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20.09.2023 - Imperial College London and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore are collaborating on several highly innovative research projects.

The number reveals that TEC allowed the felling of nearly 75% of the total trees proposed for removal. The committee ordered the translocation of 13.5% (1,736) of the trees and could retain a meagre 11.5% (1,482) of the total.

“Many stretches have recorded good water quality probably because they are not receiving a lot of contaminants. KSPCB’s monitoring stations along river stretches in Karnataka are highly inadequate. Looking at the locations of these stations, one gets the impression that these locations are selected strategically. These are the stretches not receiving a lot of pollutants.

There are now 178 bird species in India classified as “high conservation priority” | Latest News India

City-based ecologists and lake conservationists say, while it is a welcome move if implemented, the plan must consider ecological, hydrological, and remediation aspects of lake rejuvenation, in addition to recreation services.

A total of 14 projects will benefit from the second round of funding under the UK Endemic Livestock Research Initiative, including three projects that specifically focus on dairy cattle disease management and detection.

Low oxygen levels will lead to the accumulation of dead organic matter, the decomposition of which will imply an increase in temperature and eutrophication of water bodies leading to algal bloom. With lakes already in bad state due to unabated sewage entry and other forms of pollution, floatovoltaic panels (floating photovoltaic) may sound the death knell for lakes’ ecology.

Indias national space agency, ISRO, is in the spotlight for its efforts to land a spacecraft on the moon.  | Latest News India

Indias national space agency, ISRO, is in the spotlight for its efforts to land a spacecraft on the moon. The space center in Sriharikota is named after Satish Dhawan, a Bengalurean who played a crucial role in ISROs establishment. Dhawan was a renowned scientist and institution-builder, known for his leadership and vision. | Latest News India

According to the study conducted by researchers from Bishop Heber College in Tiruchirappalli, heavy metals such as chromium, lead, and cadmium were found in the feathers of all house crows and house sparrows that were sampled.