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The study showed that the MHT exhibited clear lateral variation along the geologic strike, with the Lesser Himalayan ramp having a moderate dip on the MHT beneath the mainshock area, and flatter and deeper MHT beneath the eastern end of the aftershock zone. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Key cause of Himalayan earthquake rupture unravelled

Study reveals key cause for Himalayan earthquake rupture.

28 Jun 2019 9:28 AM IST

Melstrom initially believed an absence of mammals led them toward herbivory, but he found that some of the species lived alongside mammals and proto-mammals while others did not. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

There was a phase when crocodiles were herbivorous

Crocs were once vegetarians, but it was just a phase.

28 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST

China has sought to gain support for defending global trade agreements against Trumps America First stance in gatherings like the G-20. (Photo: AP)

Major agenda of G-20 leaders meet include trade, climate change, Iran...

The summit comes at a time of growing international tensions.

27 Jun 2019 7:14 PM IST

Freshwater species were not affected by sea level but some couldnt survive the rapid decline in temperatures of the late Eocene and became extinct. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Crocodiles serve as 'climate clocks'

How crocodiles could reveal more about past climates.

21 Jun 2019 12:47 PM IST

Winter hardy cover crops also reduced horseweed size inequality - meaning fewer large horseweed plants were found at the time of herbicide application. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Climate change affects crops in India says a study

The research published in the 'Environmental Research Letters' studied the effects of climate on five major crops.

19 Jun 2019 12:46 PM IST

The researchers suggested that the latest findings are important because it gives a better understanding of how future ecosystems might look under elevated CO2 conditions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Squids has the capacity to adapt to environmental changes

Studies show that squids could survive under climate change.

18 Jun 2019 9:50 AM IST

The prolonged drought in central India and in parts of Maharashtra is displacing hundreds of thousands.

Going Beyond Climate Change

Eminent author Amitav Ghosh says Gun Island' is his attempt of an answer to The Great Derangement'.

15 Jun 2019 12:13 AM IST

The Adani coal mine has been under fierce debate and protest for almost a decade. (Photo: AFP)

Amid climate change concern, Australia approves coal mine near Great...

The project's approval comes when investors and energy companies are moving away from fossil fuels amid concern about...

13 Jun 2019 2:17 PM IST

Because the volcano erupts every ten years or so, scientists have set up dense networks of ocean bottom instruments to monitor it. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Did you know that tides can trigger earthquake

Researchers discover how tides trigger earthquakes.

9 Jun 2019 3:15 PM IST

France produced 4.5 million tons of plastic waste in 2016, or 66.6 kg per person, according to this report published on the eve of World Oceans Day.

WWF states France as the biggest producer of plastic waste in the...

France, biggest producer of plastic waste in the Mediterranean, according to WWF.

9 Jun 2019 2:19 PM IST

By looking at unique aspects of humans, maybe we can tap into these aspects to lead to the dramatic and widespread change that is urgently needed. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Human behaviour affects natural systems including reforming climate...

Talking about energy-efficient things to friend, neighbour can alter climate outcomes.

9 Jun 2019 1:28 PM IST

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) estimates that air transport is responsible for two percent of global CO2 emissions -- roughly equivalent to the overall emissions of Germany, according to consulting firm Sia Partners. (Photo: AFP)

Aviation industry under pressure to reduce emissions

Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change.

9 Jun 2019 1:10 PM IST