Vitrimer : Sustainable Plastic Researchers at the University of Tokyo have successfully created “sustainable plastic,” which is based on an epoxy resin vitrimer. Vitrimer represent a relatively recent category of plastics known for their impressive strength at low temperatures. They also possess the unique ability to be reshaped numerous times when exposed to higher temperatures. […]
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Galapagos Islands : Found Two New Coral Reefs
Galapagos Islands : Found Two New Coral Reefs Scientists recently found two new coral reefs and two unexplored seamounts in the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Islands is situated in the Pacific Ocean, roughly 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. The Archipelago is a group of 19 islands, 13 large and 6 small, and dozens of […]
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen
Pavana River : Thick Layer Of Toxic Foam Seen Citizens and environmental activists have expressed concern over the thick layer of toxic foam seen on the Pavana River recently Pavana River is situated in the west of Maharashtra state, in the Pune District. The river is a notable river that crosses Pune City and divides […]
Ecological Threat Report 2023
Ecological Threat Report 2023: A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. The report reveals that the number of countries grappling with severe ecological […]
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish
Awaous Motla : Edible Freshwater Fish A group of scientists discovered an edible freshwater fish available in the markets of western Odisha. Awaous Motla is a fish with a vibrant yellow-coloured body and a fleshy upper lip. It was collected from the Mahanadi River. The discovery was made during the ongoing research project funded by […]
White Hydrogen
White Hydrogen: Scientists looking for fossil fuels beneath the ground in northeastern France have discovered a large reservoir of white hydrogen. White Hydrogen is also referred to as “natural,” “gold” or “geologic” hydrogen. It is naturally produced in the Earth’s crust and is considered a potential source of clean energy. It generally exists combined with […]
Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Maoists Attack
Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Maoists Attack Suspected Maoists launched an attack on forest watchers in Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, near the Chavachi area. These Maoists have been increasingly active in and around the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, even infiltrating local houses and engaging in activities like distributing propaganda materials. The Kerala government deployed Kerela Thunderbolts […]
Candolleomyces albosquamosus : A New Species Of Mushroom
Candolleomyces albosquamosus : A New Species Of Mushroom Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) at Palode identified a new mushroom species, which has been named Candolleomyces albosquamosus Candolleomyces albosquamosus is a new species belonging to the genus Candolleomyces, which is relatively small genus with just 35 species recognised worldwide. […]
Carbon Nanoflorets
Carbon Nanoflorets: Carbon nanoflorets made by IIT Bombay researchers can convert incident sunlight to heat with 87% efficiency. Carbon nanoflorets are like tiny marigold flowers made only of carbon, which are called as the material carbon nanoflorets. Researchers heated a special form of silicon dust called DFNS (for dendritic fibrous nanosilica) in a furnace. Once […]
Crab plover : Species Of Shorebirds
Crab plover : Species Of Shorebirds For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp near Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu. Crab-plover is a long-legged, black and white bird of Indian Ocean coasts, related to plovers and allied species of shorebirds. This is the only shorebird that lays white eggs, and chicks […]
