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Can Europa support life? Scientists estimate thickness of Jupiter moon's ice shell to help figure it out

India, March 21 -- Europa's icy crust found to be at least 20 kilometres thick Scientists are studying Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to see if it could support life. One of the key factors tha... Read More


We know loneliness is a big problem. What we do not know is just how big: Christopher Mikton

India, March 20 -- Technical Officer at WHOand part of the Secretariat on Social Connection speaks to Down To Earth about loneliness onInternationalDay of Happiness Recognising loneliness as a pressi... Read More


WMO highlights socioeconomic impacts of 2023 weather, and climate hazards, intertwined with inequality crisis

India, March 19 -- Extreme weather events hit many parts of the world in 2023, affecting water and food security as well as human welfare, report byorganisation notes Weather and climate hazards have... Read More


Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations

India, March 15 -- Industrialised nations tend to prefer processed food ingredients over a plant-based diet with increased fibre levels A new study has linked growing consumption of processed food wi... Read More


Study charts indirect economic losses due to climate change-induced supply disruptions, calls for collaboration

India, March 14 -- India is likely to be affected directly by high temperatures and indirectly due to close links with countries severely impacted by heat stress Supply chain disruptions due to clima... Read More


Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA

India, March 13 -- Of the 120 Mt of methane that escaped into the atmosphere, around 80Mt came from the top 10 emitter countries Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highes... Read More


Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years - and it's linked to Mars

India, March 12 -- Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles The Earth undergoes climate fluctuations in a newly discovered 2.4-... Read More


Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far

India, March 8 -- India is yet to sign the treaty. However, it called on efforts for entry into force and implementation of the treaty at the G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration held in September 2023 ... Read More


James Webb Telescope spots oldest 'dead galaxy' that stopped forming stars 13 billion years ago: Study

India, March 7 -- The researchers, however, do not rule out the possibility of the dead galaxy roaring back to life Photo: JADES Collaboration The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured the ... Read More


AI can see you

India, March 7 -- A sophisticated and frightening face-recognition algorithm being employed by technology firms could be the end of privacy as we know it Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More