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TN uses water troughs to check human-animal conflict near forest areas

April 23, 2024

TN uses water troughs to check human-animal conflict near forest areas

The project, now implemented in Hosur forest range of Krishnagiri district, aims to prevent human-animal conflict.

April 22, 2024
Researchers find new plant species in Nelliyampathy

The new species was named Stellaria mcclintockiae in honour of the renowned geneticist Barbara McClintock.
April 20, 2024
'Heatwave augurs well for monsoon in Kerala, but rains likely to bring more hazards'

Even though a normal monsoon is being predicted, Kerala needs to be prepared for heavy rains and hazardous events, says an IMD official.
April 19, 2024
Make best use of low-profile Indian plum this summer

Rich in various vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and antioxidants, the fruit is used for making value-added products like pickles, squash, wine, chutney, jam and so on.
April 15, 2024
Good news for cocoa farmers: Windfall gain if price upswing sustains

The main reasons for the recent price hike are severe production declines in leading cocoa-producing countries and limited availability due to non-seasonal factors.
April 03, 2024
Climate change: Catkins flowering at different times threatening their pollination

The global climate has been changing since the industrial era. Summers are getting warmer, rainfall patterns are fluctuating and extreme weather events will continue to get more frequent.
March 30, 2024
Heat waves slowed down by climate change prolonging misery: Researchers

For every decade between 1979 to 2020, researchers found heat waves slowed down by an average of five miles (eight kilometers) an hour per day.

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