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Climate change
Environmental DNA (eDNA): The Future of Wildlife Conservation
Every animal leaves behind tiny traces of its DNA in water, soil and even the air. Scientists are now using this invisible genetic fingerprint—known as environmental DNA (eDNA)—to monitor wildlife without disturbing it. From detecting…
When the Mountains Give Way: Landslides, Flash Floods and the Lives Left Behind
The devastating landslides and flash floods witnessed across the Himalayan states in recent years are more than natural disasters—they are human tragedies unfolding in some of India's most fragile landscapes. Triggered by extreme rainfall,…
The Pollution Inside Rain: What Falls With Every Shower?
Rain is often seen as nature's purest gift, washing the air and breathing life into rivers, forests and farmland. Yet modern science reveals a more complex reality. As raindrops fall through the atmosphere, they collect pollutants ranging…
Why Does It Rain During Rath Yatra? Where Science Meets Faith on Jagannath’s Grand Journey
Every Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra embark on their sacred journey through the Grand Road of Puri, devotees often witness another familiar companion—the rain. For many, it is more than a seasonal shower;…
The Future of Conservation Is in Space: How Satellites Are Becoming Nature’s New Guardians
Modern conservation is no longer limited to field surveys and camera traps. Today, satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth are helping scientists monitor forests, track wildlife, map wetlands and detect environmental…
Can Rivers Remember Their Original Course? The Silent Struggle Between Nature and Human Development
Rivers have never been fixed lines on a map. They naturally shift, meander and reshape the landscapes around them, creating floodplains, wetlands and habitats that support life. But rapid urbanisation, embankments, sand mining and pollution…
Can Quantum Science Help Predict Earth’s Climate? Exploring the Next Frontier in Climate…
Predicting Earth's climate is one of the most complex scientific challenges of the modern era. While today's climate models rely on powerful supercomputers, researchers are now exploring whether quantum science could unlock a new generation…
The Broken Paths of the Wild: Are India’s Wildlife Corridors Disappearing?
India's forests may still stand, but the natural pathways connecting them are disappearing. Wildlife corridors—essential routes that allow elephants, tigers and countless other species to move safely between habitats—are increasingly being…
Climate Tipping Points: Can Nature Reach a Point of No Return?
Climate change is no longer only about rising temperatures or melting glaciers. Scientists are increasingly warning about climate tipping points—critical thresholds beyond which natural systems may undergo irreversible change. From the…
Why Is Rain Becoming More Unpredictable?
Delayed monsoons, sudden cloudbursts, and prolonged dry spells are becoming increasingly common across India. Scientists point to a combination of global warming and natural climate phenomena such as El Niño as key reasons behind these…