Environ news 2016
Nov 2016
Washing clothes releases thousands of microplastic particles into environment
First evidence of deep-sea animals ingesting microplastics
July 2016
Mix up plant species to keep soil healthy (late learning by western scientists).
Surface tension can sort droplets for biomedical applications
Electronic-nose-smells-pesticides-and-nerve-gas
Why architects should let the microbes in (Without knowing this cow dung having healthy microbes, used inside indian homes were ridculed).
How can we slow down urban sprawl? 'Use land sparingly'
After decades of clean up attempts, world's lakes still suffer from phosphorus pollution
Coconuts could inspire new designs for earthquake-proof buildings
Can We Beat Mother Nature at Materials Design?
June 2016
Common antibacterial triclosan found in most freshwater streams
Farms a Major Source of Air Pollution, Study Finds
April 2016
Changing the world, one fridge at a time
The Universe, where space-time becomes discrete
March 2016
The Moon May Play a Major Role in Maintaining Earth's Magnetic Field
Feb 2016