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Sudden Hair Loss Linked to Selenium in Wheat

Over 300 cases of sudden hair loss were reported in Shegaon taluka, Maharashtra. Investigations revealed high levels of selenium in wheat distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS)....

 March 3, 2025

India’s Hottest Month on Record

India experienced its hottest month in 125 years. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported an average temperature of 22.04°C. This month was also one of the driest, with...

 March 3, 2025

New Jumping Spider Species

A collaborative research team from the University of Kerala announced the discovery of two new species of jumping spiders from the genus Epidelaxia. This finding occurred in the...

 March 3, 2025

Tea’s Role in Heavy Metal Filtration

Recent research has revealed a remarkable benefit of tea beyond its traditional uses. A study conducted by Northwestern University suggests that brewing tea can effectively filter heavy metals...

 March 3, 2025

Maersk Unveils New Methanol Vessel in Mumbai

A.P. Moller Maersk recently held a naming ceremony for its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel, Albert Maersk, at the APM Terminal in Mumbai. This event puts stress on...

 March 1, 2025

Flood Risks in High Mountain Asia Due to Climate Change

Recent studies indicate rising temperatures from fossil fuel combustion are causing unpredictable floods in High Mountain Asia. The frequency and timing of these floods have changed since 2000....

 March 1, 2025

Methane Emissions from Arctic Glaciers

Recent research has revealed alarming findings regarding methane emissions from Arctic glaciers. A team of scientists has discovered that as glaciers melt, they release substantial amounts of methane,...

 March 1, 2025

Impact of Coal Power Plants on India’s Agriculture

Coal-fired power plants are harming the India's rice and wheat production. The study reveals that these plants may reduce yields by up to 10% in several states. This...

 February 28, 2025

Final Forest Approval for Assam Police Camps

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently granted final forest approvals for two Assam Police commando battalion camps. These camps were constructed on forest...

 February 28, 2025

EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and India

The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is set to impact global trade dynamics . As of early 2026, the EU will impose a carbon tax on...

 February 27, 2025

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