Marine life under threat from UV radiation
July 27th, 2012 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 27 (IANS) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the latest threat to seas and oceans besides global warming and atmospheric carbon, is causing an alarming spike in deaths of marine animals ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Brazil optimistic on crossing $15 bn trade target with India
June 14th, 2012 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) Amid global economic downturn and India's persistent slowdown in economic growth, Brazil is optimistic that its bilateral trade with India would surpass the target of $15 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Seagrass can help mitigate climate change
May 23rd, 2012 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 23 (IANS) Seagrasses can hold as much carbon as the world's temperate and tropical forests and play an important role in mitigating in climate change, says a first ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Oldest living organism - seagrass discovered
February 8th, 2012 - 12:30 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Feb 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Australian scientists have discovered the world’s oldest living organisms – seagrass. They inhabit more than 2000 miles ranging from the country of Spain to Cyrus. The scientists ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Arctic changes could spell dire consequences
January 31st, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) The first signs of dangerous climate change in the Arctic could spell dire consequences for the whole of humankind, scientists warn.The Arctic has been warming ... Read more...
Posted in World |