CO2 emissions to be used as fuel for cars in future
The membrane, made of a compound of lanthanum, calcium, and iron oxide, allows oxygen from a stream of carbon dioxide to migrate through to the other side, leaving carbon monoxide behind.
This country gets hydrogen-powered bus to fight climate change
In a bid to affrim that the region moves towards zero carbon emissions, this step has been taken.
Nov 28, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
Novel method could turn CO2 emissions into fuel for your car
The researchers believe that the method may not only cut greenhouse emissions, but it could also produce another potential revenue stream to help defray its costs.
Nov 28, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
This Chinese man has 'bizarre' plans to tackle Beijing smog
According to Du's calculations, the plan could move more than 1 trillion cubic metres of air over the distance of a metre, enough to disperse Beijing of its smog.
'Toilet revolution' begins in China's largest lake
Qinghai Lake is China's largest inland and biggest saltwater lake.
Delhi inhaling toxins, air quality to worsen further
According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), with no scope of improvement, Delhi-NCR's air quality is set to deteriorate over the next three days.
Nov 27, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
How male dolphins mate with females discovered for the first time
This is the first time the behaviour has been documented in this species.
Nov 27, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Coral transplant may help save Great Barrier Reef
The success of this new research not only applies to the Great Barrier Reef but has potential global significance.
Nov 26, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Cooking fats can trigger major cooling effect on the planet: Study
Experiments showed that the fatty acids were more resistant to chemical attack by ozone, and therefore can survive longer and travel further in the atmosphere.
Nov 26, 2017, 14:42 PM IST
Stray dog saves woman from roadside robbery – Watch video
The mugger, in a bright yellow jacket, can be seen approaching his victim from behind, following which he attempts to snatch her bag.
Nov 26, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
New species can develop in just two generations: Study
The researchers said that the newcomer belonging to one species mated with a member of another species resident on the island, giving rise to a new species that today consists of roughly 30 individuals.
Alarming increase in light pollution worldwide, says study
Researchers say that artificial lighting at night is the major contributor to the rise in pollution levels globally.
Nov 24, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Climate change could lead to volcano eruptions, says study
The study found that there was less volcanic activity in Iceland when glacier cover was more extensive and as the glaciers melted volcanic eruptions increased due to subsequent changes in surface pressure.
Nov 24, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
Distinction between night and day disappearing due to light pollution: Study
From 2012 to 2016, Earth’s artificially lit outdoor area grew by 2.2% per year, with a total radiance growth of 1.8% per year.
Nov 23, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Australian men rescued after spending 4 days on roof of stranded car as crocodiles circled
On Monday, when the men failed to return from their weekend trip, authorities began a land and air search.
Nov 23, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
Black bears come back from certain extinction in US' Nevada
Further, black bears in the western Great Basin best represent a genetic metapopulation, a group of populations separated but of the same species with individuals that interact with other populations.
Nov 22, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Oxygen rise 400 mn years ago linked to spike in biodiversity: Study
The findings showed a nearly 80 per cent increase in oxygen levels from about 14 per cent 460 million years ago (the Middle Ordovician perid) to 24 per cent just 10 million years later during the Late Ordovician period.
Nov 22, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
Watch: Massive python swallows 3-foot monitor lizard,vomits it
A video clip of the entire incident has surfaced online and has gone viral.
Nov 22, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
Tiger poacher convicted, sentenced to three-year jail
The poacher is still under trial in other wildlife cases detected and investigated by the WCCB, New Delhi, officials said.
Nov 22, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates again, officials blame 'possible' crop burning
On Monday, satellite images from American space agency NASA showed an increase in crop burning in parts of Haryana and Punjab's Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Firozpur, Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda, Moga and Kapurthala districts in the past two days.
Nov 21, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
