Raised to the ground
Measures to protect groundwater -- which accounts for 97 per cent of our freshwater resources -- from the pressures and pollution it is …
Screening smoke
Unexpected photography from aboard a space shuttle reveals patches of sulphate aerosols which keep some industrial pockets cooler
Perfect but not quite
Computer models like the ones that recently simulated conditions in the Chesapeake bay in the US could alter opinions regarding the nature of …
Tryst with the Triassic
The Triassic has been brought into sharper focus, thanks to fossilised evidence found in the US
Disarming the disastrous
Attempts are on to convert ozone depleting chlorofluorocarbons into more innocuous substances like table salt
The lesser evil
Attempts are on to find replacements for deadly ozone depleting substances (ODS) such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
A problem of choice
Behavioural ecologists study the roles played by biology and culture in the process of mate selection among animals and humans
Above suspicion?
The conviction that humans are responsible for changes in the world's climate, is in contention
More the merrier
The Darwinian theory on biodiversity which advocates the planting of more species of grass to achieve higher yields, has been upheld by a recent …
Resin truths
Amber, a dehydrated tree resin, can literally capture scenes from the animal and plant world's past. A large volume of the resin, procured from …
Deep in pursuit
The giant squid, a deep sea tentacled monster, may no longer be able to play hide and see with the scientific community. A team of biologists are …
Beetles go wild
There's a dark side to biological weed control -- as the attack on non-target plant species by the Eurasian weevil in North America shows
Disastrous blooms
Nitrogen floating in Florida Bay in the US is fueling algal blooms and killing coral reefs
Nature cares
Nature has proved to be much more successful in removing excess carbon monoxide from atmosphere
Money rains
Pollutants discharged from Russian smelters, worth millions of dollars, can be profitably extracted
Ravenous but a remedy all right
Famished bacteria are now known to be able to enter porous media like soil and create a bio-barrier to prevent the spread of pollutants
Getting down to it
A new technique that monitors emissions by detecting toxic substances right inside smokestacks, spells anathema for manufacturers who have been …
A natural antidote
A new technique shall help do away with unwanted, polluting byproducts of certain manufacturing processes
The live connection
Geological studies conducted in northern Chile reveal that the enrichment of metal ores through the weathering of rocks, is a process mediated …
Not so easy
Ecosystems that were expected to revive after power plants were ordered to clean up their act, have not done so
Street-smart settlers
Scientists report on the role played by two processes, rapid evolution and the founder effect, in shaping the existence of lifeforms migrating to …
Facts, at last
The first ever field study of the anaconda - the dreaded predator snake - has revealed a number of fascinating facts about the reptile's habits
Trouble in the air
The winter of 1995-96 has witnessed record lows in the levels of ozone in some areas of the Northern Hemisphere, affecting Europe in particular
Electrifying presence
Scientists at the University of Texas, US, are attempting the use of electrochemical and photochemical methods to purify polluted water. Apart …
Bright lights dim sights
There are various forms and faces of pollution today, and believe it or not, light is one of them. Yes, the concept of light pollution is …