Coronavirus pandemic has been a blessing in disguise in some respects. Human activities have been curbed, Earth has got some time to heal itself, and is revealing the possibilities of life sans everything bad we’ve done to the environment in this century. The air pollution
28-year-old Katy Ayers, created this 8 ft. long boat out of fibrous mushroom roots, known as mycelium. The roots are usually found under the soil and are known for their dense, buoyant and waterproof properties. Ayers believes that mushrooms can be a potent solution toward
As the pace of the world is drastically slowed down to inhibit the spread of novel coronavirus, nature is healing amid the coronavirus induced lockdowns, even though it might be temporary. Air pollution has significantly decreased and wild animals are parading on the quiet city
The assault on ecosystems that has resulted in many other disasters in the past and the current coronavirus crisis, has somewhat made mankind realize the urgency of eradicating wildlife trade to prevent pandemic crisis in the future. According to Lee Hannah, senior scientist at Conservation
In a race against time, scientists are working hard towards the regeneration of ocean life and preventing it from perishing amid the global warming and changing climatic crisis. As per the Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the United Nations, researchers have put together a 30-year
Over the decades, increasing global temperature has damaged the ozone layer that protects the earth from the ultraviolet radiation of the sun. Ultraviolet radiation damages living cells by mutating their DNA, and can also cause the proteins that give cells their structure to unravel and
Human activities and irresponsible disposal of industrial waste have resulted in the sad plight of the Yamuna River in the last decade or so. The toxins in the river affect marine life and inhabitants living on the shores beyond comprehension as people have accepted this
A sight that has been masked by the particulates of air pollution, became visible to the delight of Jalandhar residents. Call it irony or the sheer consequence of human activities, the mighty Dhauladhar range was no longer visible from the city since ages. As some
The Common Nightingale, known for its beautiful song, breeds in Europe and parts of Asia and migrates to sub-Saharan Africa every winter. According to a new study, the natural selection driven by climate change is causing these beautiful birds to evolve shorter wings, which might
Plastic pollution has plagued the whole planet, earth and water alike. Thousands of tons of plastic end up in oceans every year and threatens the lives of marine species. We do know that ocean plastic affects aquatic animals, however, how deeply it affects them is