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Wildlife

Two in bush is better

Poachers cross the line, protect birds.

Publication Date: 
31/03/2011
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
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Benefit Sharing, Birds, Chilka, Coexistence Strategies, Dredging, Ecotourism, Fisherfolk, Lakes, Migratory Species, Orissa (Odisha), Poaching, Wildlife
Wildlife

Two in bush is better

Tourism employs bird hunters to guard winged visitors of Chilika lake : a report.

Publication Date: 
31/03/2010
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
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Ecotourism, Lakes, Chilka, Dredging, Fisherfolk, Wildlife, Birds, Migratory Species, Poaching, Coexistence Strategies, Benefit Sharing, Orissa (Odisha)
Climate Change

A dangerous balance

Peatlands juggle with carbon dioxide and methane, global warming wins. The contribution of peatlands to fluctuation in atmospheric content of carbon and methane has long been a matter of debate. How seriously should they be taken in the context of global warming?
Several studies dug into the history of peatland formation to see if it had impacted the earth

Publication Date: 
16/02/2010
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
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Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, Green House Gases, Carbon Capture and Storage, Research Agencies
Climate Change

Global warming can disrupt nitrogen cycle

Enough of carbon talks. Here

Publication Date: 
01/12/2009
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
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Environment, Atmosphere, Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Ecology
Agriculture

 Dial 100

AT ANY time, maize plants are in danger of being dismembered by the vicious western corn rootworm larvae. When under attack, the plants call the emergency service for help. This service is provided by beneficial nematode worms that are specialized in killing the enemy. The plant secretes a volatile compound to call for their help. The larvae of the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica

Publication Date: 
29/09/2009
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
Tags:
Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Pest Control, Maize, Germany, United States Of America (US)
Health

 Faecal detection of cancer

CHANDAN CHAKRABORTY is an oncologist with a practice in Kolkata. He specializes in cancers of the colon and rectum. During a conversation about his daily endeavours, he mentioned an occupational hazard:

Publication Date: 
29/09/2009
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
Tags:
Cancer, Health, Diagnostic Methods, Japan
Science And Technology

 Fungi create fertile soils

Living with plant roots, they

Publication Date: 
14/09/2009
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
Tags:
Soil Resources, Micro Organisms, Science And Technology, Geology, Research
Environment

 Delta blues

Modified satellite images COURTESY

Publication Date: 
14/08/2009
Tiasa Adhya
Down to Earth
Tags:
Environment, Sundarbans, Mississippi, Oceans and Seas, Dams, Drainage, Sedimentation, Dredging, Sea Level Rise, Geology, United States Of America (US)