Urban industrial wastes contain organic matter such as leaves, vegetable wastes which, on a dry basis, have calorific values comparable to other biomass like wood. Scientists at the Combustion

As the first ever assembly of the 161 member Global Environment Facility GEF draws near, many non governmental organisations are left out in the cold. Only 28 such organisations worldwide are being funded by the GEF to attend the assembly

Welcome to Sheba. Here, 50 scientists will endure extreme weather conditions to better understand the Arctic climate and global warming

Tickling does not amuse the psychologists. For them, it s not a laughing matter

Metallic alloys and polymers that can change their shapes at will... that s the future

With elections round the corner, the Delhi government has gone back on its decision to phase out 15 year old commercial vehicles

A self-propelled paddy transplanter has been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The machine uses mat-type seedlings for transplanting eight rows at a time.

US Navy will modify its Quickstrike naval mines so that they can disable enemy mines and clear a safe passage for its ships. The mine is usually dropped from a fighter aircraft. As it falls, air

A recent study dispels all that your mother told you about recycling. It says that incineration is the best way to manage waste paper

Cement-eating bacteria are the main causes of deterioration of bridges, roads and other structures. But now, their appetite for destruction can be used for a cleaner world. The microbes can