Discovery of two new giant radio galaxies offers fresh insights into the universe
They are about 62 times the size of the Milky Way but are fainter than some others the same size
Govt wishes to achieve healthcare goals by spending Rs 3 a day?
According to the latest National Health Profile, India is one of the countries with the lowest public health spending
Heavy rains leave behind a trail of misery in Gujarat; 70 dead in floods
The state government has announced Rs 4 lakh as compensation to the families of the deceased
Chile announces environmental emergency
Capital Santiago to close 900 industries and keep 40 per cent cars off roads to reduce PM2.5 levels
Rainfall stuck for five days as monsoon has not advanced towards north, says IMD
In a few days, monsoon is likely to advance over more parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal, the remaining parts of coastal Andhra …
The world is heading towards mass extinction, study suggests
Previous study had claimed that climate change is accelerating the risk of such extinction
Need a revolution to save the Earth from climate change: Pope
The Vatican head warns that the planet is beginning to look like an immense pile of filth
Centre raises minimum support price for paddy by meagre Rs 50
Farmers across the country have already been left devastated by the unseasonal rains and forecast of 'deficit monsoon'
Bonn summit: Participants reach a consensus on forest protection
According to an IPCC report, deforestation is responsible for almost 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions
Pluto's moons wobble chaotically
Shifting gravitational field of Pluto-Charon double planet system behind the phenomenon, say scientists
Quandaries along a journey on wildlife conservation
From the missing connect between policy makers and locals to written accounts still seen as major indicators for measuring work, many factors …
Coronary stents sold to patients at exorbitant rates, reveals probe
The investigation, carried out by Maharashtra FDA, shows nexus among importers, distributors, hospitals and doctors
‘We aim to provide immunisation to 90 per cent children in India by 2020’
As the seven-day World Immunization Week (April 24-30) ended on Thursday, WHO representative to India, Nata Menabde, told Down To Earth the …
Why the budget must focus on rural India
India is staring at a rural economic crisis. If the budget does not spend on rural India, the nation’s growth will be badly impacted
Video: How winds transport over 27 million tonnes of dust from Sahara to Amazon
NASA study says 22,000 tonnes of this dust is phosphorus which acts like a fertiliser for the rainforests
States get bigger share from Central taxes, freedom to restructure programmes
For the first time, finance commission has recommended giving weightage to forest cover of states for devolving funds
Delhi demands foresight
Amid promises galore by the Aam Aadmi Party , it becomes necessary to examine how it will implement its demanding manifesto and how environmental …
Sundarbans needs a development model sensitive to local biodiversity
Conservationists at an international workshop call for a paradigm shift towards eco-centric development to improve resilience of the fragile delta
Gilead expands hepatitis C licensing pacts with Indian companies
New programme introduces coercion and policing upon medical providers and may result in treatment interruptions for patients
UN asks nations to prepare climate plans by March
Christiana Figueres calls for achieving climate neutrality in the second half of the century
Modi's growth agenda sneaks into Indian Science Congress
The theme of the conference, 'science and technology for human development', struck a chord with scientists. It will be interesting to see if …
Renewable energy share in Germany crosses 25% in 2014
Electricity generation from all fossil fuel-based sources, such as lignite, hard coal, natural gas, petroleum products has declined in the country
24 captive elephants died in Kerala in 2014; most of them were tortured
Rules for ethical handling of captive elephants are rarely followed, says submission to prime minister by the secretary of Heritage Animal Task Force
If only ‘jal manthans’ could secure our water supply
Experts reiterate the old suggestions at the three-day meeting to strategise for better development and management of the country’s water …
Making sense of `Make in India'
Manufacturing needs to get a boost. But what to manufacture and how are two critical questions