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New species of catfish discovered in Arunachal river

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 17:30

A new species of catfish has been discovered by the scientists of the local branch of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in a river of Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Efforts on to revive Saraswati river: Uma Bharti

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 17:15

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Tuesday said scientific evidence and information is being collected to revive the ancient river Saraswati which disappeared long ago.

Rise in Arctic temperatures linked with extreme weather events

Rise in Arctic temperatures linked with extreme weather events

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 11:40

A new study has demonstrated that the swift rise in the Arctic temperatures is because of weather extremes in the northern hemisphere such as heatwaves in the US and flooding in Europe.

2010 Chile earthquake triggered icequakes in Antarctica

Last Updated: Monday, August 11, 2014, 19:36

A new study has revealed that Antarctica`s frozen ground is receptive to seismic waves from distant earthquakes after the researchers found out that 2010 Chile earthquake was the reason behind icequakes in Antarctica.

Odhisha govt motivating flower growers to set up greenhouse

Last Updated: Monday, August 11, 2014, 13:03

With floriculture suffering a setback after cyclone Phailin last year, Odisha government is encouraging flower growers to set up greenhouses in Ganjam district to boost production in a big way.

`One-of-a-kind` meteorite unveils violent past of Earth`s solar system

Last Updated: Saturday, August 9, 2014, 12:17

A volcanic meteorite recovered in Western Australia has helped researchers uncover the fierce past Earth`s solar system.

BASIC countries ask developed nations to `walk the talk`

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 19:45

Environment Ministers of BASIC countries including India and China Friday said developed countries should "walk the talk" in addressing climate change in keeping with their historic responsibilities.

Antarctic researchers lose heating at -55 degrees

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 19:38

A group of British researchers faced a 19-hour power outage in Antarctic`s freezing temperatures after a "serious operational incident" at their research facility in the world`s southernmost continent, a media report said Friday.

Deaths from overheating houses may triple by 2050

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 19:01

As temperatures rise and the population ages, premature deaths from overheating houses could triple by the 2050s, says a study.

Uma moots for integrated management of Northeast water resources

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 17:44

Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development Uma Bharati has assured Arunachal Pradesh for integrated management of all the water resources of the north-eastern state.