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New type of rock formed from plastic waste

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 19:44

Researchers have discovered a new type of rock created by melted plastic trash on a beach in Hawaii.

Global warming will increase greenhouse gas emissions: Study

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 19:32

A new study has claimed that rising temperatures can increase the amount of greenhouse gases emitted naturally by the oceans.

Tripura govt works on elephant conservation reserves

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 19:13

Tripura government is working on a comprehensive plan to establish two elephant conservation reserves to make natural habitats for the jumbos.

Warming climate adding to CO2 levels released by oceans: Study

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 16:30

A new study has revealed that increase in warming climate has intensified the carbon dioxide level in atmosphere which is released by oceans.

UN calls for eco-awareness on World Oceans Day

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 14:40

The UN has urged the international community to commit itself to keeping the oceans healthy and productive for current and future generations.

Human hunters wiped out Ice Age animals

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 14:30

Large animals in Ice Age that included Sabre-toothed cats, huge kangaroos, and a leopard-sized marsupial lion became extinct because of human hunters and not climate change, says a new study.

How solar power can boost electricity generation

Last Updated: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 15:32

In a major boost for clean energy, scientists have proved that solar power can beat fossil fuels in large-scale generation of electricity.

Dinosaur-era flying reptiles were extremely social

Last Updated: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 13:07

The fossilized remains of Pterosaurs or flying reptiles - who were wiped out nearly 120 million years ago from earth - have provided a slice of prehistoric life - revealing that these dinosaur-era creatures were extremely social.

Fewer US nuclear plants could curb climate change fight

Last Updated: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 01:59

Nuclear power plants in the United States increasingly risk closure amid growing competition from cheap natural gas, which experts said could hamper President Barack Obama`s efforts to combat climate change.

Ganga rejuvenation roadmap to be prepared in one month

Last Updated: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 10:02

As part of plans for Ganga`s rejuvenation, transport of passengers and goods between Varanasi and Hooghly on the Hindu holy river is being contemplated, an official statement said Friday.