seasons · Earth · 01 Oct 2022
5 unique autumn things and the science behind them
Sunaina Rao
Autumn brings with it many changes in the weather as well as in plant and animal behaviour. But why these changes and what is the science behind them?
Earth and Atmosphere
4 stories in this subject
Our planet Earth. This is hitherto the only spot in our cosmos that harbours life, as we know it. The atmosphere and environment here has enabled life to thrive. Complex and intelligent life evolved here. Our intelligence has now enabled us to realise that Earth is very unique and therefore we must protect it. Let us do all we can to understand our Earth and protect the glory of the 'Blue Marble'. Here, you will find scientific stories of the Earth, its changing environment and behaviour in the cosmos.
environment · Earth · 20 Oct 2020
The Earth is Drowning in Plastic. Will Enzymes from this Plastic Eating Bacteria Provide New Hope?
Sunaina Rao
Scientists show how re-engineering enzymes from a plastic eating bacteria, can provide us new avenues in plastic degradation.
atmosphere · Earth · 03 Mar 2020
Methane: How Much Does Human Activity Contribute to The Environment
Devadas Vivek
Scientists just discovered that there has been about 25 to 40% under-estimation of human contribution to methane in our atmosphere.
plants · Earth · 03 Dec 2019
A Third of Earth's Land Plants are Rare
Devadas Vivek
These rare plants were also found to be clustering in only a few regions on Earth.
