Kenya has initiated its first national wildlife census that targets fuel conservation and identifying threats to its diverse yet threatened wildlife population. The census will continue till July with researchers and community members counting animals on land and from aircraft. It will focus on counting
The current rate of biodiversity degradation of the freshwater ecosystem has surpassed the destruction that ended the dinosaurs and the man-induced biodiversity destruction will take millions of years to recover, a study has found. It stated that the current extinction rate of freshwater biodiversity in
People across the world waited eagerly for the night of May 26, 2021, for a celestial event known as a super blood moon. As the earth’s shadow slithered across the moon and the eclipse deepened, half of the moon seemed to have vanished while the
Microscopic aqua plants are known to store large amounts of carbon dioxide. The tiniest life forms are found to have a significant role in protecting life on Earth. Scientists have found that various marine organisms help store nearly 10-20 billion tonnes of carbon floating on
Since the coronavirus outbreak in India, the country has seen many bizarre things. From babas and leaders promoting cow dung, cow urine and mustard oil as preventive methods from COVID-19, to an Indian priest wearing a tulsi and neem (basil and Indian lilac) mask –
Human history is filled with many wonders and ancient cave art is one of such wonders. However, a study has found that the world’s oldest cave art – including Indonesian rock art – is vanishing at an alarming rate due to climate change. A team
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Cyclone Yaas could turn into a very severe cyclonic storm, arriving in the next 12 hours. The department has also issued a warning of a storm surge, along with heavy rain. The states on India’s eastern coast
Recently researchers have discovered toxic flame retardants in killer whale fat during autopsies. Killer whales have been found to contain flame retardant chemicals in their fat that can be passed on with birth. The retardants, known as brominated flame retardants (RFBs) have been found to
Geocycle, a global waste management unit of building solution provider LafargeHolcim, has developed a plan to install innovative curtain technology for the first time in India. Geocycle bubble curtain will prevent the plastics from entering the Yamuna River. The bubble barrier is to be installed
A wildfire in Greece is ravaging homes and sending plumes of smoke over Athens for a second day as firefighters struggle to control the blaze. Raging west of Athens, the wildfire has destroyed over 20 square kilometers of forest. Greek authorities have ordered the evacuation