Scientists studying the evolution of the highest Himalayan peaks will soon announce the exact elevation of Mt Everest at present.

AUSTRALIAN astronomers have chanced upon a rare type of pulsar (a word coined from pulsating star) -- a cosmic source of regular and rapid pulses of radiation, usually at radio frequencies. The

HOECHST, the German chemical company, continues to be plagued by accidents with the ninth so far since February 22 (See Down To Earth, April 30, 1993) consisting of toxic fumes that leaked from

"MARBLE, no; water, yes," shouted demonstrators at a recent rally in Kathmandu, demanding an immediate end to quarrying in the Godavari hills of the picturesque valley in which the capital

In the post monsoon months of September and October, the Ganga often rises to flood vast tracts of border land in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. As the flood waters recede, they leave behind new islands, which frequently become a subject of violent dispute.

Leading scientists state unequivocally that favouritism and not talent attracts grants and promotions in Indian research institute.

When the turbine generator unit of the Narora atomic power plant caught fire on March 31, the department of atomic energy was quick to boast about the efficient working of the plant's

The US envoy to the UN has indicated Washington may tone down its opposition to steps taken to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.

Volcanic explosions don't only throw up a lot of dust and kill thousands of people. Even two years after a flare up, weather patterns in distant places can be affected.

Various reasons are being put forward to explain why India refused further World Bank assistance for the controversial Sardar Sarovar project.