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Our study helps fill this key knowledge gap with data being generated for countries that had never been monitored before. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Antibiotics contamination a global threat

Antibiotics contaminations in rivers have crossed 'safe' level: Study.

29 May 2019 10:05 AM IST

Locate your garden away from contamination sources, and protect it from chickens, wildlife and pets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Animal waste tainting cause of food-borne illness

Keep pets away from gardens to prevent food-borne illness.

1 May 2019 9:50 AM IST

Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank notes. (Photo: Pixabay)

1 in 10 people have cocaine on their fingertips: study

Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank...

25 March 2018 12:21 PM IST

The decline in lung function is attributable to the irritation that most cleaning chemicals cause on mucous membranes lining the airways. (Photo: Pixabay)

Everyday chemicals linked to brain disorders in children, says study

Medical review went on to add items such as cosmetics, furniture and plastics could be linked to brain development...

24 March 2018 1:16 PM IST

Villagers dig out water almost blackened water on a daily basis. (Photo: ANI)

Severe uranium contamination in India's groundwater, says study

Compiled data on groundwater uranium from 16 Indian states show high concentrations above WHO provisional guideline.

9 Jun 2018 10:39 AM IST