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The global scientific community celebrates World DNA Day every year on 25th of April to commemorate both the anniversary of 1953 publication of DNA structure by Nobel prize-winning scientists James Watson and Francis Crick, together with Ma...
NIFS, Sri Lanka | 28 July 2026 With more than 49,500 species threatened with extinction worldwide, World Nature Conservation Day reminds us that science, conservation, and collective action are essential to securing a sustainable future. Wo...
Oil contaminated wastewater is a massive problem that leaves a huge impact on the environment. Global studies have shown that industrial, domestic and municipal sources discharge more oil into water than major oil spills do. When oil contam...
Determine the effectiveness of animal-borne aversive geofencing device (e.g. collar) in managing elephant movement thereby mitigating human elephant conflict Threats to biodiversity are increasing and rapid growth of the human population is...
Sodium hypochlorite (0.1- .05 %) is a WHO recommended disinfectant for cleaning and sterilizing surfaces, floors etc. in public places including hospitals. Because of oxidative action and alkalinity, it destroy all bacteria and viruses even...
This article is based on information available in the public domain on the Corona virus, which has brought the world to a standstill – an unprecedented phenomenon in the entire history of our planet. Even though millions died during the two...
Introduction Commonly called food myths such as “chocolate is an aphrodisiac”, “garlic induces fever when kept under one’s armpit” and many other are heard from every corner of the world since the beginning of the human order. But along wit...
Introduction The whole world was brought to a stand-still with the COVID-19 pandemic, which is considered as the most pivotal global health crisis of the century. Diseases transmitted to humans via human animal interactions are called Zoono...
Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in Late November 2025, causing an estimated US$ 4.1 billion in direct damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and property, according to the World Bank’s Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRA...
Sri Lanka, despite its small geographical size, is recognized as one of the world's most significant biodiversity hotspots. Its extraordinary wealth of endemic plants and animals, diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests and clo...