Environment

From Eco-Anxiety to Emotional Fatigue: How Climate Change is Affecting Mental Health

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From Eco-Anxiety to Emotional Fatigue: How Climate Change is Affecting Mental Health As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible—through rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and environmental degradation—another, often overlooked crisis is also deepening: its impact on mental health. The psychological burden of climate change is not just reactive; it is systemic. It reflects … Read more

Scientists Predict Earth’s Oxygen Will Vanish in 1 Billion Years

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Scientists Predict Earth’s Oxygen Will Vanish in 1 Billion Years Study Reveals Earth’s ‘Expiration Date’ for Oxygenated Atmosphere A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Toho University has predicted that Earth’s oxygen levels will decline significantly within one billion years, potentially rendering the planet uninhabitable for complex life. The research, published in the journal Nature … Read more

Grasslands: The Hidden Pillars of Our Ecosystem

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Grasslands: The Hidden Pillars of Our Ecosystem Ecologist Mahesh Sankaran Highlights the Critical Role of Grasslands in Ecosystem Evolution Professor Mahesh Sankaran, a leading ecologist at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), delivered a compelling lecture titled The Untold Story of Grasses at the Science Gallery Bengaluru. In this lecture, he explored the evolutionary … Read more

Kurma mela: The Science Behind Olive Ridley Turtles’ Mass Nesting

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Kurma mela: The Science Behind Olive Ridley Turtles’ Mass Nesting The Where of It Olives Ridley turtles, a vulnerable species, have drawn global attention this year with a record-breaking seven lakh nests at Odisha’s Rushikulya beach. These turtles are known for their synchronized mass nesting events, called arribadas, a Spanish term meaning ‘arrival.’ While this … Read more

Will Overusing Animal Antibiotics Trigger the Next Public Health Emergency?

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Will Overusing Animal Antibiotics Trigger the Next Public Health Emergency? Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when disease-causing agents like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other pathogens become resistant to drugs that were once effective in treating infections. This phenomenon is driven by the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in both agricultural and healthcare settings. For example, fluoroquinolones … Read more

JBS Approves U.S. Listing Amid Global Expansion and Environmental Concerns

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JBS Approves U.S. Listing Amid Global Expansion and Environmental Concerns Global Meat Processor JBS Secures Shareholder Approval for U.S. Listing Following a contentious process, JBS, the world’s largest meat processor, has secured shareholder approval for its U.S. stock listing. This move marks a pivotal moment in the company’s global expansion, driven by the vision of … Read more

Assam: Village Mob Kills Royal Bengal Tiger in Northeast India

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Assam: Village Mob Kills Royal Bengal Tiger in Northeast India A Royal Bengal tiger was found dead and severely dismembered in the Golaghat district of Assam, according to a report by the state’s forest department. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern, occurred after the tiger allegedly killed livestock in the area, prompting a violent … Read more

Temple Turtles in Kanpur Develop Unique Preference for Paneer

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Temple Turtles in Kanpur Develop Unique Preference for Paneer KANPUR: In a curious twist of tradition and nature, turtles residing in a temple pond in Kanpur have developed a peculiar preference for paneer, a dairy product, over their usual diet. This unusual behavior has become a notable feature of the temple complex, drawing both devotees … Read more

Bengaluru: Parts of India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Flooded After Heavy Rains

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Bengaluru: Parts of India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ Flooded After Heavy Rains Parts of the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, are under water following heavy rainfall. The city, a major hub for technology companies, is currently under high alert for more pre-monsoon showers due to cyclonic formations over the Andaman … Read more