India slips a rank in UN Human Development Index 2021-22

Global human development stalled for 1st time in 32 years  

Scientists map microbes in healthy humans

Will help in diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach

Modern technology and international cooperation are key to ending the pileup of waste in this iconic setting

End of epoch for Greens

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Out of mind and sight

'The temples of modern India', its mega dams, have thrown the lives of many out of gear

Involuntary sterilisations

Anna to campaign

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No respite

Madhya Pradesh tribals say the administration has created an atmosphere of terror

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Ray of hope

Rot setting in

Rights against research

Bioscience get short shrift in UNESCO document

Ministries clash

PM keen to grant bill; change in tone of the conservationist

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Pygmy musicians forced to stay in zoo

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Radio static or state radio

FIAN goes back

Jottings amid struggle

A glimpse into the grey picture of human-elephant conflicts in Meghalaya

Considering humans (though contentious) to be the most adaptive and intelligent species among all, can’t we take the first step towards …

How fish evolved to walk — and in one case, turned into humans

Some fish species pull themselves forward using well developed fore-fins, while others “walk” along the ocean floor.

Across Africa, water conflict threatens security, health and the environment

Once conflicts escalate, they are hard to resolve and can have a negative impact on water security, creating vicious cycles of conflict

‘More women reach extreme ages than men’

Down To Earth speaks to Michael Pearce from the University of Washington in the United States about the possibility that the world record for …