Fossils help uncover origins of Antarctic ecosystem

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 14:25

The unique marine ecosystem of today`s Antarctic seas first developed when large ice sheets formed on Antarctica around 34 million years ago, according to new research involving a scientist from the University of Southampton.

Promoting developer ecosystem in India: Microsoft

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 20:08

Global software major Microsoft is promoting a developer ecosystem by empowering its about 1,000 independent software vendors (ISVs) in India with tools, technologies and training to compete in a global marketplace.

Scientists wiring oceans to protect ecosystems

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 17:38

Scientists are wiring oceans to track the movements of deep sea creatures that could help protect marine ecosystems.

Snowfall decreasing, temperature rising in Arunachal

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 15:01

Posing serious threats to the survival of ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh and having deeper socio-economic impacts, large parts of the eastern Himalayas may become devoid of snow.

Ecosystem changes aggravated extinction of dinosaur

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 00:17

A new study has revealed that the structure of North American ecosystems made the mass extinction of Cretaceous Period that wiped out numerous species.

`Development strategy for NE should match ecosystem`

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 21:48

Development strategy for the Northeast region needs to be formulated keeping in mind its unique ecosystem, Union Minister Kapil Sibal said.

`Flooding in Kaziranga park actually helps its ecosystem`

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 00:07

Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park (both in Assam) cannot be world heritage sites without the flood.

Centre may impose new conditions on KNPP to protect sea life

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 22:01

Government on Friday said it was open to imposing additional conditions on the Kudankulam nuclear power project, if directed by courts, to protect the marine ecosystem of the region.

Radical methods needed to save oceans, say experts

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 16:30

Current global efforts to counter the impact of carbon emissions are not enough, say experts, calling for a broader and more radical approach to marine management and mitigation options.

Infosys launches solution for unified, seamless cloud mgmt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 20:57

Infosys Technologies on Tuesday launched a new solution -- Infosys Cloud Ecosystem Hub -- which will help companies manage their cloud applications and infrastructure through a single platform.

Cockroach essential to earth`s delicate ecosystem

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 09:26

People need to stop stamping on cockroaches, as one of the most despised of all insects is essential to our planet for converting nitrogen into fertiliser, experts have said.

Aquatic ecosystems release more CO2 than land

Last Updated: Friday, June 22, 2012, 18:13

Aquatic ecosystems have the potential to release more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere in a warmer climate than their land counterparts, says a study.