Science & Health

India looks to double coal output by 2020

For some this is the sound of progress. The coal mining industry is booming in India where a new mine is opened every month. In their push to compete on the global stage, Asian countries like India are increasingly looking to coal to power their economies and feed their growing energy demands. Officials in Indias coal ministry said despite a push for renewable energy sources, coal will continue to win out.

Nov 21, 2015

Nasa uses new tool to track rising carbon dioxide levels

As world leaders prepare for climate talks in Paris at the end of November, Nasa satellites have been flying around earth tracking rising carbon dioxide levels, which scientists say are driving climate change. They include the new experimental Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2), which was launched in 2014 and designed to give scientists a fuller picture of the effects.

Nov 21, 2015

EU approves € 264.8 million for 96 new environment projects

These new projects, selected from more than 1,000 applications, are funded under the LIFE program for the environment.

Nov 21, 2015

Ecuador: Tungurahua volcano erupts covering houses with ash

Residents from communities near Ecuadors Tungurahua volcano were cleaning up on Thursday (19 November) after the volcano erupted, covering houses and fields with smoke and ash. Authorities issued an orange alert as emissions reached 2,500 metres above the crater.

Nov 20, 2015

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Fake pesticide industry is expanding at 20% per year while the overall market is growing at 12%.

Nov 20, 2015

Genetically modified salmon approved for human consumption by FDA

A battle over whether the US government should require special labels for genetically modified foods is set to heat up after a type of salmon on Thursday (19 November) became the first biotech animal approved for human consumption.

Nov 20, 2015

Is El Nino responsible for excessive rain in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu?

In 1997 when Tamil Nadu saw heavy rains, the El Nino was recorded as the strongest in decades.

Nov 20, 2015

NIH abandons chimp research; promises to return last 50 chimpanzees to Chimp Haven

The agency had decided to keep 50 chimps with them for the purpose of future medical researches.

Nov 20, 2015

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been facing criticism for cutting federal health budget by 20%.

Nov 20, 2015

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

FDA had approved the genetically engineered Atlantic salmon 5 years ago.

Nov 20, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

American Medical Association wants ban on consumer ads for prescription drugs

AMA says such ads lead to increasing costs and demand from patients for expensive treatment.

Nov 19, 2015

Biohackers look to produce affordable generic insulin

They aim to create and refine synthetic insulin from E coli bacteria and document the process.

Nov 19, 2015

New Ebola vaccine is safe, stimulates strong immune response, reveals fresh trial

The vaccine consists of a modified cold virus so that it does not cause illness in human beings.

Nov 19, 2015

NASA developing 'Chemical Laptop' to search for alien life

It will help astronauts look for the signatures of life on other worlds.

Nov 18, 2015