China to bring back moon soil in 2017

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 14:08

China will send a lunar probe in 2017 that will bring back samples from the surface of the moon for research by various institutes in the country, a top Chinese scientist said.

Assam soil erosion recognised as natural disaster

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 16:05

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said Assam`s erosion problem will be included in the list of the country`s natural disasters.

Soil may help forecast Earth`s future atmosphere

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 21:28

Soil plays an important role in controlling the planet`s atmospheric future, a new study has revealed.

Nanoparticles can solve mystery of Moon`s topsoil

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 14:30

A stunning discovery of nanoparticles inside bubbles of glass in lunar soil could solve the mystery of why the Moon`s surface topsoil has many unusual properties, according to a scientist.

Plant that suck up pollutants from soil

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 19:45

Chinese experts have successfully used a plant to clean arsenic pollution from the soil.

Govt plans to reduce subsidy on fertilisers: Pawar

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 14:52

Concerned over the adverse impact of fertilisers on soil and crops, government plans to reduce subsidy on it and divert funds to organic manures, bio- fertilisers, green manures and promotion of organic farming.

‘Immerse Gandhi’s soil pinch in waters’

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 20:57

The blood-soaked pinch of soil from Mahatma Gandhi`s assassination was auctioned in London.

China’s mission to bring back lunar soil reaches advanced stage

Last Updated: Friday, March 16, 2012, 14:14

China’s mission to collect about two kilograms of soil from the moon’s surface and bring it back to earth has reached an advanced stage, according to a leading space official.

Antarctic-like salty, water sucking soil could exist on Mars too

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 18:41

The frigid dry valleys in Antarctica may be a polar desert, yet their sandy soils actually suck moisture out of air, hinting at a similar possibility on Mars or on other planets.

Soil health cards to be issued in Kashmir Valley

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 14:00

One lakh soil health cards, which will act as indicator of soil status for optimum use of fertilsers, will be issued to farmers in Kashmir Valley.

River diversion, soil erosion threat turtle nesting

Last Updated: Monday, February 13, 2012, 15:38

Erosion and diversion of Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha seems to be posing a serious threat to the annual mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles.