Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing their teeth more regularly than most people, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iBritish Dental Journal/i.

New study sheds light on the science behind the periodontal ligament formation, which helps to keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding

In most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches, announced The American Dental Association (ADA). This guidance, published in the November

New biodegradable rods can effectively treat periodontal disease. Researchers of the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

The new 'tooth-on-a-chip' was found to enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify dental filling materials that work

New study uses neutrons to try to develop better and less costly dental restorations. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look

17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

Tokyo, Japan (March 21, 2014): A research program that pinpointed how perverse subsidies were causing India to export virtual water has won the coveted ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award. The IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Program (ITP), a partnership between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Sir Ratan Tata […]

IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges.

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year.

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation.

Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia.

World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth.

New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts.

Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Dhundi Saur Urja Utpadak Sahakari Mandali (DSUUSM).

To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers.

A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management.

The Indus Basin Knowledge Platform (IBKP), which seeks to improve access to information and supports decision making on critical basin challenges, is launched at World Water Week 2016.

The dialogue brought together over 50 participants from the government, media and research community across different provinces of Afghanistan.

A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal.

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia

Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks

Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain.

Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general.

New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards.

Researchers analyzed data with geographic information systems (GIS) rather than depending on case study results, as in previous studies.

The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase.

More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water.

Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation.

The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally.

World’s largest user of groundwater for agriculture looks to solar for a more sustainable future.  

A new IWMI partnership with Digital Earth Africa (DEA) will leverage state of the art remote-sensing and data management technologies to enhance the ability of African Governments, communities and companies to better manage their water.

Sumita Panjwani, a lady scientist in Chhattisgarh, has found a revolutionary way to use paddy stubble instead of burning it. She has managed to put it

Short-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) for the first time can result in hospitalization for septicemia (severe bloodstream infection),

Potential mechanism underlying the reason for inflammation, blood vessel damage and heart disease due to long-term exposure to noise was identified by

Too much exposure to severe environmental conditions may affect the human brain, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iNew England Journal of Medicine/i.

Air pollution kills millions of people day-by-day. Breathing dirty air also increases the global burden of asthma, respiratory diseases, heart diseases,

Living in highly polluted areas can put heart transplant recipients at a higher risk of developing infections, thereby leading to death. The findings

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In humans and vertebrates light pollution was found to suppress melatonin production, said researchers from Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB).

People who spend less free-time in nature were less likely to take actions that benefit the environment, such as recycling, buying eco-friendly products, and environmental volunteering.

Breathing polluted air during early childhood can cause structural brain changes later at age 12, reports a new study. A new study suggests that significant

Drinking safe water may be the first priority to live a disease-free life. A team of researchers identified new toxic byproducts of disinfecting drinking water.

Climate change will pose a deadly threat in China in the future as heatwaves become more severe and frequent, reports a new study. The findings of the

In cities, the daily exposure to ground level ozone is associated with a higher risk of death, revealed study published by The BMJ today. The findings

A landmark report released today by a Commission of over 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world said no single country is adequately

Kids from low-income homes whose mothers reported regular use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show language delays by