Contamination

Scientists solve the mystery of how salmonella bacteria infects plants

Salmonella sneaks in through a tiny gap created when a lateral root branches out.

New way to remove toxic mercury from drinking water can be reused many times

The researchers see the invention as a scaleable concept for water purification at a commercial scale.

World Water Day: Take this quiz to find out how much you know about India's H2O crisis

Every year, 22 March is celebrated as World Water Day, with an aim to bring about awareness over the water crisis faced by countries like India. Take the quiz now to check your water quotient

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte warns of 'contamination' by Islamic State

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte ordered his troops to crush militants fighting street battles with government forces in the south, fearing rise of Islamic State militants.

Food safety in India compromised due to use of antibiotics and pesticides

Contamination of food is a serious problem in India as use of antibiotics compromises food safety while junk food adds to the problem, a green body today said and advocated for a disease surveillance and alert system and better enforcement of food safety act.