Cannizzaro’s work provided a sound foundation for the theory of atomic linkages, which had a huge impact on the progress of chemical science and can be considered a landmark in the history of chemistry.

Liposomes are versatile drug delivery systems, which are categorised by composition and surface modifications.

The 2026 Action theme is Strong Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for “Our Blue Planet”. These are safe havens for marine life. The aim is to increase the MPAs to 30% by 2030, the deadline set for the SDGs.

Earthworms promise to provide cheaper solutions to several social, economic and environmental problems of human society. They are both ‘protective’ & ‘productive’ for the environment and society.

Magneto-navigation demonstrates the remarkable skill of birds to detect and interpret Earth’s magnetic field, enabling them to take long and accurate migratory journeys.

For millions of years, trees have sustained life on earth; now it is our responsibility to ensure they continue to flourish for generations to come.

Read this book not just with your “eyes, mind and intellect”, but also bring your “heart and soul” into play. When you do so, to quote author Ben Rawlance from the back cover of the book, “you will not look at a tree the same way again”.

Paris polyphylla (Smith), commonly known as Satuwa, is a highly valued medicinal plant known for its immense ecological, medicinal, and economic importance.

The only way to eliminate the possibility of a climatic catastrophe like NW is to eliminate nuclear weapons. Otherwise, we can ignore prophecies of “Scientific Cassandra” at our peril.

Transition of a grain-heavy economy to high-value horticulture is a socio-economic imperative. We need to develop not only logistical capacity to provide cold chain and processing capabilities, but also carve out a skilled workforce.