At least 1,500 Britons killed by climate change-fuelled heat this century
The Hindu
Scientists have just reported some very interesting chemical traces in the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b, which is about 124 light-years from Earth
Even as the Aga Khan Trust for Culture restores a handful of stepwells, thousands more lie derelict. An exhibition hopes to underline the importance of protecting these blue-green spaces
Researchers have recovered RNA - genetic material present in all living cells that has structural similarities to DNA - from the desiccated skin and muscle of a Tasmanian tiger
In September, amid PCOS awareness month, a concerning reality emerges: academic pressure may unknowingly contribute to a silent health crisis among young girls.
WHO report reveals hypertension affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide, with nearly half unaware of their condition. Treatment gaps lead to 76 million deaths by 2050. Indian research shows rising prevalence, especially among young adults and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. WHO report highlights lifestyle changes, affordable medications, and improved access to healthcare as key to managing hypertension. India's National Programme for Noncommunicable Diseases aims to provide care for 70 million people with high blood pressure. Cost-effective interventions can avert millions of deaths.
Toy libraries offer cost-effective alternatives to buying new toys, access to diverse selection, and teach responsibility. Despite the advantages, they find few takers. Challenges include cultural mindset of individual ownership and lack of awareness. We look at a few players in Bengaluru such as Toyflix, ThinkBox, Unnati Books and Toy Library
Wearable lockets with QR code to help track people with dementia and those with special needs
At the Collage X Artmosphere collaboration find handcrafted dinner sets and lamps for Deepavali
Phosphorus is a non-renewable resource that we are rapidly running out of. This is a big problem because it is an essential ingredient in fertilisers – even as it is a major pollutant. We must address both problems with systemic change, not incremental steps.
Kufos scientists develop artificial breeding technology for Indigo barb, a threatened species native to western India. Tech enables production of 75-100 young fish from a mother fish, providing alternative livelihoods to local communities. Project funded by Kerala govt. Plan fund. Handed over to CCARI Director Parveen Kumar by Kufos Director of Extension Daisy C. Kappan.
Fossilised urine from a small African mammal helps us understand past environments