Environment
ENVIRONMENT

These Newly Discovered Compounds Can Delay Flowering In Plants

Delayed flowering helps leafy crops maintain their nutritional quality for longer periods.

Ancient Earth Had Green Oceans

Scientists found evidence that cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, an important bacteria in the evolutionary process, flourished in green seas.

Charisma Counts In Biodiversity Conservation

82.9 percent of the conservation funds were allocated to beautiful vertebrates, while plants and invertebrates only received 6.6 percent each. 

More Ticks, Less Spiders: As Grazers Replaced Wild Life In Himalayas.

Grazing in the Himalayas altered the numbers and mix of insects by changing vegetation patterns.

A Deep Learning Model To Predict Rapid Intensification Of Cyclones

The model enhances understanding of the extreme events and supports better defences against their devastating impacts.

Global Wildlife Trade Tracking Needs To Be Overhauled

A study from Hong Kong analyzing wildlife trade data highlights concerning gaps in our knowledge of the global wildlife trade.

Making Green Spaces Accessible in Cities

Green spaces close to locations frequented in daily routines can encourage city-dwellers to spend more time in nature.

New AI Model Detects Methane Emissions From Space More Accurately

This will help in tracking and reducing methane emissions to fight climate change.

Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting

Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.

PM2.5 Caused 135 Million Premature Deaths In Last Four Decades

Asia had the highest number of early deaths caused by PM2.5 pollution, totalling a staggering 98.1 million.