Marine oil spills are among the most severe environmental hazards, threatening aquatic ecosystems, coastal economies, and biodiversity. Traditional detection methods, based on manual observation, ship-based sensors,

Scientists at IIT Guwahati have created a new material. This material can detect kerosene mixed with petrol, a common adulteration. It also absorbs oil spills from water, forming a gel for easy removal.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. With fine weather expected until the middle of next week, salvage operations on board the stricken container ship Rena, stuck on a reef off New Zealand, are expected to continue steadily.