SCIENTISTS have enhanced the nutritional value of the potato by inserting a synthetic gene into the plant and are now considering how to use genetic engineering to provide the plant with

Faced with the century's worst recession Helsinki has had to cut back heavily on development aid. At stake are several international environmental projects.

Erratic eruptions of gushing hot springs have been recorded before the occurrence of tremors. Though scientists are not sure why this happens, the phenomenon can help in forecasting earthquakes.

Plastics are a major environmental problem because they are not biodegradable. One exception is polyhydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate (PHB-V), but manufacturing it is expensive and its use is

A dispute over a plot demarcation has highlighted the problem of protecting privately owned forests in Himachal.

Much useful and reasonably priced reading material for children, focussing on environmental issues, is available now.