Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
Singhbhum Craton’s unique geological features, including its greenstone belts, provide invaluable information about Earth’s surface …
Review: ‘The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth’ inspires critical conversations about safety, accountability in science
BBC documentary offers viewers an inside look into NASA space shuttle crash in 2003, also known as Columbia disaster
3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture
AI can help reduce uncertainty by forecasting prices
Ahead of COP28, disagreements on Global Stocktake remain — highlights from CSE’s briefing paper
It was the most vulnerable countries that clearly called for GST to reference a phaseout of all fossil fuels, analysis shows
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago — here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
A strong case for life elsewhere will likely require a combination of mutually supporting evidence
Brightest object in night sky not a star: BlueWalker 3 satellite for cellular broadband interferes with astronomical studies
The trend towards the launch of increasingly larger and brighter satellites continues to grow
‘Dim-witted’ Neanderthals? They were ‘early engineers’ who produced multi-component glues to handle stone tools
Ability to make multi-component adhesives could be first expressions of the modern cognitive processes that are still active today, researchers say
The Great Carbon Capture: All about markets and credits
Carbon markets have the potential to unlock billions of dollars for Global South nations that need financing to transition to a low-carbon energy …
India needs a single, comprehensive policy to tackle invasive species: Ankila Hiremath
Down To Earth speaks to plant ecologist Ankila Hiremath as the IPBES gets ready to release its landmark report on invasive species
‘There is a fundamental joy in exploring our universe, but it comes with great responsibility’
In a week when India created history with Chandrayaan-3, Down To Earth spoke to biologist Jyotsna Dhawan, daughter of the late Dr Satish Dhawan, …
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Piedmont zone between Ghaggar and Yamuna river basins and found signs of an active tectonic deformation
Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India
Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access
Fair price: UP now uses a calculator to scientifically fix fee for transporting faecal sludge to treatment plants
The calculator’s flexibility allows for its use across India and even in countries that use trucks to handle faecal waste
James Webb Telescope spots oldest ‘dead galaxy’ that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study
The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life
El Nino may be drying out the southern hemisphere — here’s how that affects the whole planet
In a climate changing world, the global distribution of 1% water that is fresh takes on a whole new significance
The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star
What would higher solar activity mean for us?
Research reveals who’s been hit hardest by global warming in their lifetime — and the answer may surprise you
The most perceptible warming is found in tropical regions
Difference between brains of women & men lies in activity patterns, could provide insights into psychiatric disorders: Study
Differences were observed in brain regions involved in learning and reward
Men in black
Carbon market has the potential to unlock billions of dollars for countries in the Global South. But is this voluntary carbon market working for …
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? An expert explains
The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour, such as improper charging …
Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it ‘phone home’
NASA’s Canberra Deep Space Station 43 is the only antenna in the world that can communicate directly with both Voyagers
This tool can help companies track digital carbon footprint of stored data
Data carbon ladder enables organisations to see environmental impact of stored data at various stages
CSE calls for decentralised and distributed deployment of renewable energy in Northeast India
The Northeast can address its energy poverty and provide access to clean energy to its communities by harnessing advanced technologies such as …
UN recommends new treaty to ensure peace & security in outer space
Currently, there is no agreed international framework on space resource exploration, exploitation & utilisation
A gene variant could lower chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 70%, could help in design of new treatments: Study
It works by preventing build-up of fibronectin, a component of the blood-brain barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the …