Source: The post is based on the article “Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The northern Bay of Bengal has been experiencing an intense marine heatwave. This has led to… Continue reading Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
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Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Sun emitted an X-class solar flare disrupting radio communications over parts of the United States and the Pacific Ocean. What… Continue reading Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts
Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2023 What is the News? Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed an early warning system called ‘farmers distress index’.… Continue reading Explainer: What is the Farmers Distress Index?
Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics and Nanoplastics?3 How do microplastics and nanoplastics enter the human body?4 How do microplastics and nanoplastics impact human and animal gut?… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2023 What is the News? The ‘Quadripartite’ — comprising the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health… Continue reading One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Source: The post is based on the article “WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released Ozone and UV Bulletin after a gap of seven years. What are the key… Continue reading WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Source: The post is based on the article “This new tool can drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives; here’s how” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R) to aid in agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts. What is the Diversity for Restoration(D4R)… Continue reading Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report” published in Down To Earth on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have found that climate change will cause a shift from snowfall to rainfall on mountains across the… Continue reading Rockies, Alps, Himalayas: More rain, less snow in Northern hemisphere mountains as temperatures rise, says report
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas” published in Down To Earth on 27th June 2023 What is the News? A study has found signs of active tectonic deformations in the Piedmont alluvial plains of northern Haryana. What… Continue reading Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a supercapacitor?3 How have scientists developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor?4 What is Seaweed? What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
