With the rapidly changing climate, a majority of glaciers in the Himalayan region are retreating. Indian government conducted several studies that have revealed the alarming phenomenon of speedily melting across nine major glaciers in the country. These glaciers are receding at different rates, all of
The 2022 IPCC report on climate change revealed that carbon emissions from 2010-19 have been the highest in human history, indicating that the world is barreling toward a disaster. Scientists have urged the world to act by stating that it is ‘now or never’ to
Palaeobiology and evolutionary studies have emerged as vital sources to learn more about life on the earth. Many people in the fields of evolutionary biology and paleontology have been trying to scour more information for a better understanding of the origin and development of all
What would be your reaction if the coldest place on the planet suddenly starts growing hotter? I would be frightened, wouldn’t you? Reportedly, Antarctica has witnessed its worst heatwave till date last month; and it has given the world a big reason to worry about.
Wildlife corridors are acting as essential links between fragmented patches of landscapes that are crucial for the survival of so many flora and fauna species. The United States of America has an abundance of natural treasure, which unfortunately has fallen victim to humankind’s curiosity and
Stretching for over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles), the Great Barrier Reef along the northeast coast of Australia is suffering its sixth mass bleaching. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), which oversees the reef system, confirmed the ongoing mass bleaching. The report came four
Well, it is no hidden fact that solar energy has gained many fans over the past few years. Given the increased awareness about the harmful impacts of fossil fuel consumption, the demand for solar energy has increased even further. It has emerged as a clean
Microplastics have reached the farthest corners of the planet, from the bottom of the ocean to the summit of Mount Everest. But for the first time ever, microplastics have been detected in human blood, as scientists discovered tiny units in almost all of the people
Plastic pollution is choking every corner of the planet but its countless applications in human world has made this non-biodegradable material indispensable. However, with the rising awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic, scientific community is trying to create various alternatives. One such substitute has
Indian capital is again in news and for all the wrong reasons. Reportedly, Delhi is the world’s most polluted capital, for the fourth year in a row, with a 14.6 percent increase in PM 2.5 concentrations in 2021. Released by Swiss firm IQAir, the World