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The 17 rhinos were captured in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and quarantined for six weeks at Imfolozi Game Reserve. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

17 rhinos arrive in Malawi to promote conservation efforts

Malawi receives 17 black rhinos from South Africa.

16 Nov 2019 2:32 PM IST

Many have blamed the disaster on global warming and warned that the country prone to natural disasters must wake up to the risks posed by ever more volatile seasons. (Photo: AFP)

St Markâ€™s square in Venice closed after floods

St Mark-'s closed after fresh flood hits Venice.

16 Nov 2019 11:49 AM IST

The findings published in the journal -- Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics. (Photo: ANI)

Plants are not each otherâ€™s competition; they protect in harsh...

Studies reveal that plants help each other to grow in harsh environment.

15 Nov 2019 5:05 PM IST

The culprit is still not known, although a Greek-flagged tanker is suspected of causing the catastrophe. (Photo: AFP)

Oil stained black water soiling pristine beaches and marine life

Black tide in Brazil wreching havoc for the locals.

14 Nov 2019 7:01 PM IST

Wishmasters collect back plastic packaging from consumers as part of Flipkarts consumer outreach initiative to responsibly dispose plastic packaging. (Photo: File)

Creating awareness on proper disposal of plastic packaging

New initiative to collect plastic packaging from customersâ€™ doorstep.

14 Nov 2019 6:00 PM IST

The huge fires have touched communities up and down the east coast, killing four people and affecting millions of Australians. (Photo: AFP)

Australian bushfire rekindle ideological fight over climate change

Australia bushfires renew anger over climate change.

14 Nov 2019 11:24 AM IST

The study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. (Photo: ANI)

Ability of indoor plants to enhance air quality is vastly overstated

Do potted plants really better air quality?

13 Nov 2019 10:03 AM IST

It combines the convenience of a water purifier and the economics of bottled water into one product. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Bangalore based startup, DrinkPrime is making drinking water...

This is an innovative venture that gets to the crux of dealing with water crisis.

12 Nov 2019 12:28 PM IST

Rhino survival is critically challenged by the trade-in its horn and other horn substitutes are being developed in the hope to undermine the market in this much sought after. (Photo: ANI)

Credible fakes of rhino horn made to promote rhino conservation

Researchers create fake horn to support rhino conservation.

12 Nov 2019 11:56 AM IST

The melting can be observed with the naked eye, with drops of water dripping from the ice, sometimes running into little streams. (Photo: AFP)

Students witness melting glacier on an unusual field trip

Iceland students see chilling reality of melting glacier.

10 Nov 2019 1:26 PM IST

Researchers found that restoring vegetation reduced air pollution an average of 27 per cent across the counties. (Photo: ANI)

Planting trees near factories can significantly control air pollution

Trees - a feasible option for cutting down air pollution around factories.

8 Nov 2019 9:55 AM IST

China has said it will lower carbon intensity and peak emissions by about 2030. (Photo: AFP)

Unprecedented global carbon pollution causing untold suffering

Scientists foresee -'untold suffering-', another climate record falls.

7 Nov 2019 9:50 AM IST