The IPCC report warns that the planet is heading towards warming by 1.5° Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades.
Research has shown that anger is also correlated with heart disease and researchers are also examining the impact of anger on the brain and body.
It is expected that the World Environment Day 2021 and the “UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration” will bring about renewed thrust on rejuvenating degraded ecosystems the world over.
The second wave of the dreaded SARS-CoV-2 has truly descended on India spreading widespread misery, helplessness, struggle to save lives and mournings.
Science communication faced perhaps its biggest challenge during the past year as the SARS-CoV-2 virus rampaged through countries, infecting millions and causing widespread fatalities.
Knowledge creation through research and innovation are paramount requisites for a country on the path to emerging as a global leader.
What is it that drives large sections of the population towards belief in miracles and the paranormal and to support unscientific conspiracies and claims?
Studies the world over have been pointing to an increasing correlation between air pollution and increased risk of COVID-19 disease.
With the COVID-19 onslaught driving the attention of the publics around the world to the science manifested in the viral pandemic, it would be interesting to find out how, if at all, this experience has changed public perceptions about science and scientists.
CSIR has always taken up challenges and developed technologies to fulfil and suit the country’s requirements during different periods of its independent journey, notching up several firsts to its credit.