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Scientists eye locust route for early detection of cancerScientists eye locust route for early detection of cancer

Scientists eye locust route for early detection of cancer

<p> <strong>Locusts have always been viewed by humankind as pests since ancient times as they damage crops and consume green…

3 years ago
Due to Climate Change only female sea turtles are being born in FloridaDue to Climate Change only female sea turtles are being born in Florida

Due to Climate Change only female sea turtles are being born in Florida

<p> <strong>Effects of change in climate are being manifested all around the globe and in one of the latest instances…

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Half-blind shark in Central America stuns scientists!Half-blind shark in Central America stuns scientists!

Half-blind shark in Central America stuns scientists!

<p> <strong>Any phenomena or situation which is not usual has the scientific community sit up, providing a new direction for…

3 years ago
12,000-year-old human footprints in Utah desert suggests it was once a wetland12,000-year-old human footprints in Utah desert suggests it was once a wetland

12,000-year-old human footprints in Utah desert suggests it was once a wetland

<p> <strong>Finding something extraordinary in a place where it is least or not expected gives immense thrill. This is what…

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Rare Clouded Leopard spotted in West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger ReserveRare Clouded Leopard spotted in West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve

Rare Clouded Leopard spotted in West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve

<p> <strong>The wildlife enthusiasts of India and world were in for a special treat on the occasion of International Clouded…

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What made sharks the supreme survivors for the last 450 million years?What made sharks the supreme survivors for the last 450 million years?

What made sharks the supreme survivors for the last 450 million years?

<p> <strong>While they are known as the top predators of the oceans and seas, sharks are also remarkable for another…

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Not just China, Giant Pandas lived in Europe millions of years agoNot just China, Giant Pandas lived in Europe millions of years ago

Not just China, Giant Pandas lived in Europe millions of years ago

<p> <strong>The giant pandas who today are the symbol for all that the World Wildlife Fund stands for, were once…

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Scientists create ‘leather’ from mushrooms taking fashion industry by stormScientists create ‘leather’ from mushrooms taking fashion industry by storm

Scientists create ‘leather’ from mushrooms taking fashion industry by storm

<p> <strong>The fashion industry is constantly scrutinised and criticised for using leather as raw material for its products. Now" leather"…

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Why human brain is sharper than other speciesWhy human brain is sharper than other species

Why human brain is sharper than other species

<p> <strong>Among the several varieties that constitute the broad category of archaic humans, it was the Homo sapiens who emerged…

3 years ago
Not just meat, giant Whale sharks also gorge on plantsNot just meat, giant Whale sharks also gorge on plants

Not just meat, giant Whale sharks also gorge on plants

<p> <strong>Known as the gentle giants of the oceans, the whale sharks or Rhincodon typus are the biggest sharks and…

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Why trap-jaw ants are so deadlyWhy trap-jaw ants are so deadly

Why trap-jaw ants are so deadly

<p> <strong>Trap-jaw ants are known for their fast and powerful mandibles which simply kill or maim the prey, enabling the…

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Scientists discover chimpanzees in Uganda’s rainforest digging wells to drink waterScientists discover chimpanzees in Uganda’s rainforest digging wells to drink water

Scientists discover chimpanzees in Uganda’s rainforest digging wells to drink water

<p> <strong>Water is not only a precious and scarce resource but also an essential one without which nothing can survive…

3 years ago
Caught On Camera: The mesmerising changing colours of Anna’s HummingbirdCaught On Camera: The mesmerising changing colours of Anna’s Hummingbird

Caught On Camera: The mesmerising changing colours of Anna’s Hummingbird

<p> Nature’s creations not only have distinct features but also spectacular colours. An example of this is the Anna’s hummingbirds…

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New gene therapy may reduce bleeding risk for haemophilia patientsNew gene therapy may reduce bleeding risk for haemophilia patients

New gene therapy may reduce bleeding risk for haemophilia patients

<p> A team of researchers, led by those of Indian-origin, has in a breakthrough developed a single gene therapy injection…

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Florida invaded by deadly giant African snails that can cause meningitisFlorida invaded by deadly giant African snails that can cause meningitis

Florida invaded by deadly giant African snails that can cause meningitis

<p> <strong>Though slow and sluggish movers, the giant African land snails seem to have taken a fancy for Florida. As…

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Study of ancient fossil reveals that vultures too were part of ancient Australia’s bird population

<p> <strong>The scientists of Australia recently celebrated the discovery of their country’s first vulture fossil! A sciencealert.com report stated that…

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Has a super-volcano begun to stir beneath the placid Lake Taupo in New Zealand?

<p> <strong>New Zealand’s Lake Taupo with its azure serene waters and surrounding mountains and peaks reflects peace and serenity which…

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Humans are not the only farmers on earth, gophers too are in the business of agriculture

<p> <strong>If one doesn’t go by the strict definition of farming, then human beings are not the only mammals who…

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Maharashtra’s tech students design plane-style wheel to make carts lighter for bullocks

<p> <strong>On seeing bullocks pulling an overburdened cart on the road, one’s heart goes out for the struggling animals. An…

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Study reveals secret of how woodpeckers can peck rapidly and forcefully!

<p> <strong>The sight of a woodpecker hammering away on a tree sounding like a heavy machine gun firing rapidly is…

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Bird Flu claims a new victim – Seals that throng US beaches

<p> <strong>The avian flu is having a far reaching impact this time. A report in smithsonianmag.com has quoted the National…

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