Science & Health

In a first, retinal nerve cells are grown in laboratory

Human stem cells were turned into retinal nerve cells that transmit visual signals.

Dec 1, 2015

Tropical deforestation could be halved by 2020 by following Brazil's policy: Study

Brazil cut carbon emissions by reducing rate of deforestation in the Amazon.

Dec 1, 2015

$2.8 trillion investment needed to meet India's growing energy: Report

75% of that investment would be for the power sector.

Dec 1, 2015

Poorest nations need $1 trillion to tackle climate change

Least-developed countries currently get less than a third of all international climate funding.

Dec 1, 2015

Deaths of teenagers from AIDS nearly quadruples in South Asia

Adolescent deaths from AIDS tripled over the last 15 years; 26 new infections every hour.

Dec 1, 2015

COP21: Barack Obama says Paris climate conference ‘a turning point’

President Barack Obama said on Monday (30 November) the Paris climate conference was a turning point to address the growing threat of climate change and that the United States, as the worlds second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, recognised its role in creating the problem of global warming and embraced its responsibility to help fix it.

Nov 30, 2015

Rich nations must lead the way in dealing with climate change: PM Modi

We want a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement, PM Modi said.

Nov 30, 2015

Climate change: World leaders push for investment in green energy

Businesses and investors need to see that the global economy is on a firm path towards a low-carbon future.

Nov 30, 2015

Obama 'optimistic' about climate change success as thousands protest in Amsterdam

6,000 to 7,000 people took to the streets of Amsterdam in a demonstration on Sunday.

Nov 30, 2015

UFO sighted in Uttar Pradesh: Huge flying saucer caught hovering over Gorakhpur?

The UFO, which was a huge disc-shaped flying object, was reportedly clicked hovering over Padri market in Gorakhpur.

Nov 30, 2015

Madrid: Nearly 20,000 people march to protest against climate change

The march was organised by organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund, Friends of the Earth, Oxfam, etc.

Nov 30, 2015

Iran: IAEA report will clear the air on nuclear weapon ambitions

IAEA is to issue its final assessment on Iran's nuclear weapon programme next week.

Nov 30, 2015

COP21: Thousands rally across the globe to pressure UN summit on climate

COP21: Thousands rally across the globe to pressure UN summit on climate

Nov 30, 2015

Police in riot gear clash with climate summit protesters in Paris

Activists put under house arrest before the Summit.

Nov 30, 2015

Unbridled development may cost Hong Kong its pink dolphins

Industrial development seems to have gained priority over preserving the dolphins.

Nov 30, 2015