Unplanned development, deviation from traditional irrigation practices and deforestation all enhance the risk of landslides.

Nigerian pastoralists have been found to be a storehouse of valuable information on the value of plants.

The drawbacks of modern, high yield crops are prompting farmers and researchers to go back to traditional, well adapted varieties.

Biodiversity - the billions of life forms that exist on earth - ranges in size from microscopic be viruses to blue whales that are more than 30 metres long. Conserving biodiversity humankind"s greatest challenge.

Timely action by the authorities could have prevented the September flash flood that practically destroyed this village.

The use of viruses as control agents against crop attacking insects is increasingly becoming popular.

A Pakistani court will decide whether commercial fishing can be allowed on a protected lake that is also the haunt of migratory birds.

Many springs changed colour and flow after the earthquake. The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology says a large number of springs became completely dry, but some began to discharge murky water with

Babies less than six months old have the surprising abilities to distinguish shapes, sizes and colours. Now, a study indicates infants can even make simple mathematical calculations.

AS MANY as 58 nuclear reactors in the former Soviet Union and eastern Europe will be run to near full capacity to meet electricity shortages this winter, despite safety hazards. This follows the