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Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL). "With such warming, an intense storm currently expected once every 50 years could occur once every 25 years in the future," said the Swiss university, which conducted the study in collaboration with the University of Padua in Italy.
According to the Ministry, India’s annual sulphur dioxide concentration standard of 50 microgram/cubic metre is more stringent than Japan (66), European Union (52.4) and Australia (66).
According to the Ministry, India’s annual sulphur dioxide concentration standard of 50 microgram/cubic metre is more stringent than Japan (66), European Union (52.4) and Australia (66).
Experiments on Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyager Display have been completed as planned, says ISRO
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian Air Force officer and Axiom-4 astronaut, is returning to Earth after his ISS mission, sparking immense pride in India. His family in Lucknow, filled with emotion, offered special prayers for h ...more
Conservation biologist Sanjay Molur has won international honour
Filmmaker Peter Jackson’s fascination with a large extinct bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech company known for its controversial plans to bring back lost species
Iyal Vaagai presents a festival featuring native varieties of paddy seeds at the farmer’s market Namma Ooru Sandhai
Shubhanshu Shukla and Commander Peggy Whitson are inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft which is targeted to autonomously undock at 4.35 p.m. IST.
SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with diverse crew undocks from International Space Station, marking historic moment for India, Poland, Hungary, and America
A 140,000-year-old skull discovered in Israel suggests a possible Neanderthal-Homo sapien hybrid child. Unearthed in Skhul Cave, the 5-year-old's remains display Homo sapien cranial features alongside a distinct Neanderthal-like jaw. Re ...more
A new study reveals Mars once hosted sprawling river systems longer than the Amazon, completely reshaping what we thought we knew about its climate and potential for life.
The world's most powerful telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope and FAST, are revolutionizing our understanding of the universe. These advanced instruments, located on Earth and in space, capture light from distant galaxi ...more
Syria's civil defence agency on Sunday said wildfires in the country's west, which have burned vast tracts of forest and farmland and forced evacuations, had been brought under control after 10 days. The civil defence agency said rescue ...more
As per a release by NASA, the departure operations will begin with hatch closing at 4:30 am EDT or 2:00 PM IST on Monday, with the crew entering the spacecraft at 4:55 am EDT or 2:25 PM IST
A recent study unveils the extraordinary 26-million-year global journey of seemingly ordinary grass-yellow butterflies, known as 'Eurema.' These delicate tropical fliers, with their lemon-hued wings, have circumnavigated the world witho ...more
Scientists are working on a novel solution to combat the Himalayan cold. They are developing a thermochemical reactor using strontium bromide. This salt stores summer heat and releases it during winter. The aim is to provide sustainable ...more
Why are lands classified as ‘wastelands’ important? Are pastoral communities dependent on them?
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