Heard of mermaids and how about “mermaids’ tears”, sure it doesn’t mean the weeping mermaids. But that’s what I thought when I first read the word “mermaids’ tears”. These are microscopic particles of plastic that could be poisoning our…
Plastics Poisoning the Seas might get into the Food Chain Read More »
In a NASA study, scientists have concluded that due to global warming there is a reduction in the oceans primary food supply. This poses a potential threat to fisheries and ecosystems.
When the climate warms, there is a drop in the abundance of…
Global Warming killing ocean life Read More »
Every body believes recent years of unusual warmth are linked to human activities and global warming. And now it is showing its cruel face in one of the worlds most beautiful ski resorts. Temperatures have been way above average at the start of.
Global Warming taking horrendous shape: Alps warmest in 1,300 years Read More »
The Earth is getting warmer, and scientists mostly agree that humans bear some blame. It’s easy to see how global warming could flood cities and ruin harvests. More recently, researchers raised the alarm that our planet could also assist the…
Southern Hemisphere Westerlies shift south, could slow global warming but won't stop it Read More »
Earthquakes, usually they happen without warning. In most of the cases there is no way to predict where and when they will strike. They come from deep inside the earth, though usually short-lived, can leave devastating destruction in their wake….
Earthquake Forecast Possible: Seconds can make all the difference Read More »
Rain forests are thought to hold more than half of the world’s plant and animal species and store an immense amount of the planet’s carbon. However, the stats show that these woodlands are disappearing at a rate of five percent per decade at the…
Amazon Rain Forest placed under Government Protection Read More »
No body have ever thought of growing wheat in Alaska and in regions such as Siberia but scientists and researchers have given a thought to it a long time back. But, its time for farmers to know that the world has changed, and they must adapt to new…
Climate-proof Crops needed to avoid Famines Read More »
Tsunami, you don’t need to know how it is pronounced (soo-nahm-ee) or from where the word is derived (Tsunami is from the Japanese word for harbor wave). What every body esp. living on the coasts, needs to know is that tsunami is a series of huge…
Tsunami early Warning Buoys laid in the Indian Ocean Read More »
The Yangtze dolphins or baiji (white dolphins) are river dolphins that are found only in the Yangtze river of China.
Recent research shows that their populations have dropped drastically.A team of scientists spent about a month trying to find one of..
Yangtze Dolphin Near Extinction Read More »
Tsunami has still left scars in the mind of all, not mentioning the victims! But, it did not shake the world only in 2004, but also sometimes 8,000 years ago! But, what made it happen?
According to geological evidences, the eastern flanks of Mount.
What caused giant tsunami 8,000 years ago? Read More »