Perchlorate (View the MathML source), which is used as an oxidizer in jet and rocket fuels, pyrotechnic devices and explosives, is a widespread contaminant in surface waters and groundwater of many countries. Perchlorate is known to affect thyroid function. Despite the compound

Aggression shapes the queen in a primitive wasp society Social insects like ants, bees and wasps live in colonies headed by one or a few queens who lay eggs, and chiefly comprise sterile workers who take care of the nest and rear the queen

The second batch of farmers from the state will leave for China on June 10 for studying farming methods, cultivation of crops, marketing of produce among others in the land of the orient.

Even as the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) students and teachers on Thursday staged a demonstration against tree felling at the CNR Rao Circle, it became clear that the permission to cut the trees was given on April 10, much before objections were called for.

All the IT companies ranked in the report fared poorly on demonstrable climate solutions for the economy despite their claims.

The information technology industry is perhaps not as environment friendly as is commonly believed, according to the findings of a Greenpeace Study. The results of the Greenpeace Cool IT Challenge should make the city, India

A person has been feared dead and at least two critically wounded in a blast that occurred at a stone quarry in Tulasipura at Talghatpura, on Tuesday.

Agricultural land in Bangalore rural district has shrunk by nearly 500 hectares in the last one year due to depleting groundwater table, Labour Minister B N Bachegowda said on Tuesday.

The State government will set in motion its ambitious plan of rejuvenating 33 lakes in Bangalore, at a cost of Rs 294 crore, with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa launching development works at the Ullalu lake on Wednesday.

The people should maintain cleanliness in their surrounding areas and prevent stagnation of water in public places, suggested Zilla Panchayat President Srinivasulu.

Bangalore, May 25 More areas in the city will get the Cauvery water soon with the Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board deciding to start wok on the stage four of the second phase of the Cauvery drinking water supply scheme.

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