Recall of the wild

A huge debate surrounds the use of synthetic biology for environmental conservation

Western Vidarbha reduces use of synthetic fertilisers

No corresponding drop in agricultural production

Fall in crude oil prices likely to deepen natural rubber crisis in India

Fall in oil prices will boost synthetic rubber

Birth control pills have negative effects on aquatic ecosystem, finds study

Synthetic estrogen was found to affect reproductive cycle of fathead minnow

SC advises states to make milk adulteration a crime punishable with life imprisonment

Food Safety and Standards Act prescribes maximum six months in prison for the offence

Textile waste takes centre stage in Parliament: Why the discussion is vital

Allocation for textiles ministry increased 27.6% in 2024 interim budget, but there were no specific policies addressing waste crisis

We looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found

A nutritional audit 700 plant-based foods in Australia found many products had high in salt or saturated fat content

As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release?

Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into the environment in the first place

Synthetic influx

Synthetic menthol threatens the livelihoods of 400,000 families of farmers who grow Mentha

From Coke to Kokum

Recently a trend towards synthetic kokum has set in. This version is half as expensive as the natural one, has similar colour and fragrance. So …

Scientists have created synthetic human embryos. Now we must consider the ethical and moral quandaries

This development, widely described as a breakthrough that could help scientists learn more about human development and genetic disorders

The other side of climate friendly foods

Efforts to change diets and reduce global warming has pitfalls  

Supreme Court notice to food authority on checking supply of adulterated milk

Petition  seeks comprehensive policy on production, supply and sale of healthy, hygienic and natural milk

The Green Revolution and a dark Punjab

Punjab has paid a price for food security. The use of pesticides and fertilisers has resulted in a number of health issues for the state’s …