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

Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?

Source: The post is based on the article “Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?” published in Down To Earth on 21st June 2023 What is the News? The discovery of an Alligator Gar fish (Atractosteus spatula), an invasive species in Kashmir’s Dal Lake has raised concerns about its impact on… Continue reading Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?

The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal

Source: The post is based on the article “The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal” published in Down To Earth on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Epiphytic orchids found in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are dying out because of deforestation in their natural habitat. What are Orchids? Orchids are plants that belong… Continue reading The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal

Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN

Source: The post is based on the article “Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI)?3 What are the key findings of the Gender Social Norms Index… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index 2023: Prejudices against women didn’t reduce in last decade; 90% people still hold gender bias: UN

Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help

Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help” published in Down To Earth on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Chite Lui River?3 What are the major threats faced by the Chite Lui River?4 What are the efforts made to save the… Continue reading Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help

CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too

Source: The post is based on the article “CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too” published in the DTE on 5th June 2023 What is the News? According to the Centre for Science and Environment’s (CSE) analysis, the ground-level ozone pollution affecting parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was lower this year… Continue reading CSE finds ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR all-year problem, persists at nights too

Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking

Source: The post is based on the article “Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking” published in the DTE on 6th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who are Homo Naledi?3 What are the key highlights of the study?4 What are the controversies surrounding the report… Continue reading Major new research claims smaller-brained Homo naledi made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking

Here is why you should plant babool

Source: The post is based on the article “Here is why you should plant babool” published in the DTE on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Various studies have shown that arid plant babool has many benefits. About Babool It is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa,… Continue reading Here is why you should plant babool

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