Environment

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and Germany’s Museum A. Koenig have discovered six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles in biodiversity hotspots across India, including the Northeast and Western Ghats. Published in Zootaxa, the study also recorded 28 new regional sightings of beetles, highlighting the importance of international collaboration, ecological research, and conservation efforts.

In Japan, it's common to see plastic water-filled bottles, known as "nekoyoke" (猫よけ) 'cat repellent', placed along streets and fences.

The Telangana government has moved court against actor Dia Mirza and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over alleged AI-generated misinformation about tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli. The case stems from a broader dispute involving deforestation and land ownership near UoH.

With growing awareness about sustainable lifestyle, more so at a time when it is a necessity rather than a choice, consumers are waking up to the need of sustainable living in all aspects of life. While home interior trends move towards sustainability, kitchen is not untouched by it.

Karnataka's Industries Minister M.B. Patil announced plans to formulate a new policy for green energy production, collaborating with the Energy Department. The government is set to invest Rs 45,000 crore in green hydrogen, establish a green industrial zone, and offer GST concessions for renewable energy manufacturing.

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Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the peer-reviewed study is the first to examine bottled water for "nanoplastics" - plastic particles measuring less than 1 micrometer, or one-seventieth the width of a human hair.

National Pollution Control Day serves as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of environmental pollution and highlights the importance of implementing effective pollution control measures.

These Bollywood actors use their platform and influence to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire positive change among their fans and the broader public.

The body of a mountain climber missing for 37 years was found in a melting glacier in the Swiss Alps, highlighting the impact of climate change on alpine regions.