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By Dr. Meththika Vithanage Ecosphere Resilience Research Center, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka Soil makes up the outer most layer of the Earth which really is a life-giver; provides …
Be the Solution to Soil Pollution Read More
9 people out of 10 here on earth breathe polluted air says World Health Organization in a recent news release. According to their report updated estimations have revealed that around …
Air Pollution Kills 7 million people a year- WHO Read More
Each year April 22nd is celebrated worldwide as the Earth Day since 1970. After witnessing the massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California, Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from …
EARTH DAY 2018 | END PLASTIC POLLUTION Read More
The Annual Research Review of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy was held on 2nd of April 2016 under the patronage of Hon. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science, Technology & Research with …
NIFS Annual Research Review for the Year 2017 Read More
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. This year’s theme, ‘Nature for Water’, explores nature-based solutions (NBS) to the water …
The Answer in Nature – The World Water Day 2018 Read More
By Dr. Meththika Vithanage Uncontrolled population growth, rapid urbanization, the rise in community living standards and poor planning have greatly accelerated the municipal solid waste generation rate in Sri Lanka …
WWW: Wealth, Waste to Water Read More
There is an open call for All Island essay competition for grades 10 and 11 School children. It will be held under the theme of “A Sri Lanka Free from …
All Island Essay Competition- 2018 Organized by SLAAS, Section B Read More
Genetically Modified Crops or GM crops have been a a hot topic in science communities around the world as some are arguing that these crops do not increase the yields, …
GM Crops Increase Yields and Cut Down Harmful Toxins: Study Suggests Read More
Land areas where soils are saturated with water, either seasonally or permanently are broadly called wetlands, and most of the time water table of the wetland is at or near …
Wetlands are not just “Wet lands” Read More
The first issue for the fourth volume of the Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine is out now and will be available for purchase from Sarasavi and Vijitha Yapa book shops island …
The Latest Edition of The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine is Out Now! Read More