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Forest & environment
Why Every Drop of Freshwater Is Becoming More Valuable
Freshwater is one of Earth's most limited yet essential resources, sustaining people, agriculture, industry and ecosystems alike. As climate change alters rainfall patterns, glaciers retreat, groundwater declines and pollution contaminates…
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 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…
Are We Creating Forests or Just Planting Trees? The Difference That Could Shape Our Environmental…
Tree plantation drives have become a symbol of environmental action across India, with millions of saplings planted every year. But does planting more trees necessarily mean creating more forests? Scientists say the answer is far more…
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 Underground Internet of Forests: How Trees Secretly Communicate Beneath Our Feet
Beneath every healthy forest lies an extraordinary world that most people never see. Hidden within the soil, microscopic fungal networks connect the roots of trees, allowing them to exchange water, nutrients and chemical signals in ways…
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…
Is Our Groundwater Slowly Becoming Poison?
Groundwater is one of nature's most valuable resources, supplying drinking water, supporting agriculture, and sustaining ecosystems across India. Yet beneath the surface, an invisible threat is growing. Pollution from chemicals, industrial…