Coming soon: world’s first ‘green’ tires
Partnerships between tire companies and biotechnology firms have led to the development world’s first ‘green’ tires made from sugar
News Section | Atmospheric chemistry
Carbon dioxide turned Antarctica into ice 34 million years ago
A new study claims that plunge in CO2 put the freeze on Antarctica, as Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels plunged by 40% before and during the formation of the Antarctic ice sheet 34 million years ago
Carbon cycling may have been much smaller in last ice age than today
A new study has suggested that carbon cycling might have been much smaller during last ice age than in the current, warmer climate
Drops splash even before they touch surface
Splashing, which plays a pivotal role in the transport of pollutants and the spread of diseases, may occur even before the drop comes in actual contact with the surface
Experts, victims plead for asbestos ban
International experts at the Second Asian Ban Asbestos Network Conference here Monday highlighted the dangers of exposure to asbestos
`Silent killer` carbon monoxide help urbanites cope with noise pollution
Carbon monoxide (CO) – a tasteless, colourless and odourless gas – found in the exhaust of vehicles and generators has been dubbed the “silent killer” because excessive inhalation is lethal
Fish enzyme can help indicate environmental toxins
A particular enzyme in fish can be used as biomarker to indicate the presence of toxic and non-toxic substances, a new study has revealed
94pc of thermal cash register receipts contaminated with BPA
94 percent of thermal cash register receipts are contaminated with Bisphenol A (BPA) – a substance that may have harmful health effects, scientists including one of Indian-origin have warned
New genre of plastics that biodegrade right in the soil
A new breed of plastics are starting to gain a foothold in products ranging from teapots to potato chip bags to plastic plant pots that biodegrade right in the soil
Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents
A University of Washington researcher has found that air vented from machines using the top-selling scented liquid detergent
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