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Poaching in Corbett: 20 tigers in 2 years
4 July 2017 9:45 PM ISTThe number of confirmed cases of tiger poaching in Uttarakhand has been the highest in the country, informs Ishan Kukreti.
Third antibiotic resistant gene found
30 Jun 2017 8:30 PM ISTThe mcr-3 gene was first isolated from pigs, reiterating that food animals are prime carriers of antibiotic resistance, explains Rajeshwari Sinha.
Internet implants, no sleep in 2167
30 Jun 2017 8:19 PM ISTBy 2167, genetically designed, digitally enhanced humans with Internet-connected brains will live with intelligent machines, writes Bryan Gaensler.
Surviving the century's worst drought
23 Jun 2017 7:44 PM ISTKerala was reeling under its worst drought of the last century, until a month back, before the monsoon brought some relief. The state was declared...
Green norms: OECD bloc lags behind
22 Jun 2017 8:19 PM ISTMany countries have become more efficient in using natural resources and the services provided by the environment, generating more economic output per...
Climate change: Changing dynamics
9 Jun 2017 9:29 PM ISTEfforts to reduce global warming are advanced by the daily choices of businesses and sub-national governments, writes Michael Mintrom.
Setback for clean innovation, boost to fossil fuels
7 Jun 2017 9:09 PM ISTThe withdrawal of USA from the Paris Agreement has set in motion a wave of pessimism around the world. The concern is legitimate, as unregulated...
Fast depleting Naini lake
1 Jun 2017 8:16 PM ISTThe Naini Lake, sitting in the lap of mountains in Nainital, Uttarakhand, is visibly struggling. The water level of the lake has dropped drastically,...
Intense, more frequent droughts
30 May 2017 8:11 PM ISTThis is not the first time water-rich South India is grappling with drought. In fact, certain parts of the southern peninsula, such as northern...
Parched lands in the peninsula
29 May 2017 8:06 PM ISTAn unprecedented emergency-like situation is unfolding in southern India. Large parts of the peninsula that receive two monsoons a year face a severe...
Methane mystery
19 May 2017 9:53 PM ISTNew research finds that methane estimates from the 1980s and 90s underestimated emissions. But measuring methane is getting better, writes Jacqueline...
Poorer countries make more effort
12 May 2017 9:43 PM ISTAfrica prioritises and makes greater effort for conservation of large mammals than any other region in the world, informs Peter Lindsey.