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What are Prokaryotes?

August 16, 2024

Prokaryotes are tiny, single-celled organisms that include bacteria and archaea. They are among the oldest life forms on Earth, existing for over 3.5 billion years. Prokaryotes are everywhere, thriving in many different environments, including the ocean. They are incredibly abundant—there ..

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Bengaluru Researchers Discover Three New Edible Bug Species

August 14, 2024

Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru have recently identified three new species of edible bugs that are traditionally eaten by indigenous communities in North-East India. This discovery underscores the importance of ..

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Neelakurinji Added to IUCN Red List as Vulnerable Species

August 13, 2024

The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This classification marks the first global assessment of the species, highlighting its ecological importance and the urgent need for conservation efforts. The Neelakurinji ..

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German Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Fungi for Waste Reduction

August 13, 2024

Scientists in Germany have found fungi that can eat plastic, which could help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the oceans. While these plastic-eating fungi offer a promising ..

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CSIR-NPL Launches Certification Process for Continuous Emission Monitoring

August 13, 2024

The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is now an important tool for accurately tracking pollution in India’s industries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) made it mandatory to install CEMS in 2014. However, even though it’s very important, many industries ..

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Great Barrier Reef Sees Warmest Waters in 400 Years

August 12, 2024

A new study has found that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are now the highest they’ve been in 400 years. This puts the reef at serious risk. This research offers a long-term view of the damage ..

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Study Reveals India’s Districts Facing Extreme Weather Crisis

August 9, 2024

A study titled Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate has highlighted concerning trends in extreme weather across India. According to the study, nearly 84% of districts in the country are experiencing severe heatwaves, and 70% are seeing an increase in ..

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Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Temperatures, Urgent Threats

August 9, 2024

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is experiencing serious problems because of climate change. Recently, scientists have found that the ocean’s surface temperature is the highest it has been in over 400 years. This rapid increase in temperature has caused a ..

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