British biotech firm Oxitec, which is known for creating a genetically modified (GM) mosquito to combat dengue and other blood-borne diseases in Florida and Texas, has introduced a GM self-destructing caterpillar. The firm has some experience in creating genetically modified bugs. The goal of this
The world is brimming with new inventions and ideas. Recently, Delft University of Technology student-led start-up Loop has developed a decomposable coffin that is made from mushroom mycelium, called “Living Cocoon.” This peculiar coffin helps bodies decompose faster while enriching the surrounding soil simultaneously. Bob
An international team of over 60 scientists has generated new estimates that increasing temperatures and rapidly melting ice sheets could add 15 inches to sea level by 2100. The pace at which Greenland and Antarctica’s ice sheets could together contribute over a foot of global
Climate change has left all of us worried – the rapidly increasing temperatures, fluctuating rain patterns and the rising sea level have endangered numerous species on the planet. A recent study finds that climate change is affecting water flow in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH)
The world is trying to curb the usage of plastic and it seems a near-to-impossible target given humankind’s dependency on it. A recent report has discovered that major brands have failed to meet many of their internal sustainability targets. The report analyzed internal commitments from
While much has been said and done about the plastic plague on the planet, microplastics are a rather new issue. They are difficult to detect, which makes them more difficult to deal with; and the vehicle tyres have become a constant source of the microplastics,
Wildfires have become a rather common occurrence with the rapidly changing climatic conditions. However, the severity of these events has risen drastically, resulting in the devastating loss of life and property. Currently, a series of major wildfire events is active on the western coast of
While, the plight of the Great Barrier Reef makes us contemplate the impact of our actions on oceanic biodiversity, a newly discovered coral species in the Coral Sea seems like a ray of hope. Australian scientists have conducted a deep-sea study of the Reef off
Air pollution is present worldwide, irrespective of its severity. From California to Delhi, Kabul to Cairo – every small and large city of the world is suffering from polluted air. While it was believed that emissions from vehicles and fossil fuel combustion are the major
With each passing day, the earth is moving toward its doom. Man’s actions have induced natural calamities that are escalating, endangering the planet’s biodiversity. In a shocking revelation, a group of British scientists has discovered that about 28 trillion tonnes of ice have melted from