After researchers increased CO₂ levels in a forest to what will be the planetary level in the 2050s, trees took more of it from the atmosphere and their wood production increased by 10 per cent.

The 100-metre stretch from Sagat Singh Road under bridge to Cubs Corner complex in the Rajasthan capital was built using plastic waste.

Analysing environmental DNA (eDNA) – the DNA left behind by organisms in life and death – could unlock the secrets hidden within freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. This offers hope for a more efficient monitoring of these vital ecosystems.

Since November, over 2,250 herder families have suffered immense losses, with more than 70% of their livestock perishing. Consequently, over 7,000 families are now struggling with inadequate access to food.