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    Cabinet Approval for CIP South Asia Centre in Agra

    The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

    2024 in Review: Climate Deal Disappoints, MPox Surges

    In May, temperatures in the Philippines and Thailand topped 50 degrees Celsius as an intense heatwave gripped South and South-East Asia.

    Standing Up for Science with Science Communication

    Most scientists aren’t trained in science communication tactics and so their jargon affects many people’s ability to understand and trust scientific papers and findings.

    Earth Has Enough Land to Fight Climate Change and Feed the World, But Bold Policies Are Essential, Says MIT Study

    Transitioning to sustainable systems requires substantial investment and coordinated effort across sectors. Additionally, achieving these goals hinges on overcoming resistance from vested interests, such as industrial agriculture and fossil fuel industries.

    Tree Islands ‘Restore Biodiversity’ in Oil Palm Farms

    Setting up forests or “tree islands” in large oil palm farms can help restore biodiversity and ecosystems by aiding the natural regeneration of native trees.

    Philippine Research Model Targets ‘Real-World Solutions’

    Engaging communities ensures research translates to real solutions and that this in turn will lead to a domino effect on overall development and progress....

    Divorce is More Common in Albatross Couples with Shy Males, Study Finds

    In a long-studied population of wandering albatrosses, females are less likely to stick with a shy mate. By Jennifer Chu  |  MIT News Office The wandering...

    Sri Lanka Scientists’ Flee Economic Crisis

    Sri Lanka’s economic crisis adds challenges to researchers as they cannot get new supplies for laboratory work. Fuel shortage has also affected their capacity...

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    El Niño Grows Stronger as India’s Monsoon Faces Fresh Trouble

    The coming weeks will decide how large the final shortfall becomes and how much pressure it puts on farms, water supplies and prices.
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    India’s Monsoon Air Fails WHO Test as 85% Cities Exceed Safe PM2.5 Levels

    The failure of the monsoon to bring safe air to the majority of cities in July 2026 is a reminder that clean air remains a distant goal for most urban Indians.

    Pakistan: Government Weighs Agricultural Income Tax to Satisfy IMF Demands

    With the September deadline now publicly acknowledged, both federal and provincial governments face a narrowing window to demonstrate credibility.

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    El Niño Grows Stronger as India’s Monsoon Faces Fresh Trouble

    The coming weeks will decide how large the final shortfall becomes and how much pressure it puts on farms, water supplies and prices.

    India’s Monsoon Air Fails WHO Test as 85% Cities Exceed Safe PM2.5 Levels

    The failure of the monsoon to bring safe air to the majority of cities in July 2026 is a reminder that clean air remains a distant goal for most urban Indians.