Science

Poisonous false widow spiders trap and feed on England’s protected batsPoisonous false widow spiders trap and feed on England’s protected bats

Poisonous false widow spiders trap and feed on England’s protected bats

<p> <strong>Stories of Invasive species adversely affecting local flora and fauna are innumerable and the latest in this list is…

3 years ago
How did scientists and artists reconstruct a 160 million years old fish lizard?How did scientists and artists reconstruct a 160 million years old fish lizard?

How did scientists and artists reconstruct a 160 million years old fish lizard?

<p> <strong>It takes a lot of creativity, imagination and solid research to be able to rebuild a creature from antiquity.…

3 years ago
Beware of the snake’s hiss, the reptile means businessBeware of the snake’s hiss, the reptile means business

Beware of the snake’s hiss, the reptile means business

<p> <strong>Their mere presence is scary enough and when the snakes hiss it sends a chill down the spine of…

3 years ago
Three-tonne discarded rocket hits MoonThree-tonne discarded rocket hits Moon

Three-tonne discarded rocket hits Moon

<p> A three-tonne discarded part of a rocket is expected to have crashed into the Moon12:25 GMT giving rise to…

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India to focus daylight harvesting to reduce electricity consumptionIndia to focus daylight harvesting to reduce electricity consumption

India to focus daylight harvesting to reduce electricity consumption

<p> <strong>With India having put in place the world’s largest expansion plan in renewable energy sector, the Government is taking…

3 years ago
Elephant seals show stunning navigation skills – can return home even after traveling thousands of kilometresElephant seals show stunning navigation skills – can return home even after traveling thousands of kilometres

Elephant seals show stunning navigation skills – can return home even after traveling thousands of kilometres

<p> <strong>Even with Global Position System, elaborate maps and precise calculation of distance and speed, many are still unable to…

3 years ago
Bird watchers in the US celebrate after citing a Bat Falcon for the first timeBird watchers in the US celebrate after citing a Bat Falcon for the first time

Bird watchers in the US celebrate after citing a Bat Falcon for the first time

<p> <strong>A bird visiting the United States has caught the attention of all its avian lovers and why shouldn’t it…

3 years ago
Study reveals how Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s coastline is prone to a massive TsunamiStudy reveals how Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s coastline is prone to a massive Tsunami

Study reveals how Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s coastline is prone to a massive Tsunami

<p> <strong>Humankind is constantly at the mercy of Nature and its forces and this was emphasised when it was found…

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Canadian computer simulation study shows Cancer wonder drug could backfire in some patientsCanadian computer simulation study shows Cancer wonder drug could backfire in some patients

Canadian computer simulation study shows Cancer wonder drug could backfire in some patients

<p> Using computer drug simulations, researchers in Canada have found that wonder drug metformin used to treat cancer may actually…

3 years ago
Scientists stunned after smart magpies team up and shed their GPS trackersScientists stunned after smart magpies team up and shed their GPS trackers

Scientists stunned after smart magpies team up and shed their GPS trackers

<p> <strong>Even best laid experiment plans can go awry but they still help scientists to learn something! This is what…

3 years ago
Ironically, spring season that brings fresh life saw death wave that wiped out Dinosaurs 66 million years agoIronically, spring season that brings fresh life saw death wave that wiped out Dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Ironically, spring season that brings fresh life saw death wave that wiped out Dinosaurs 66 million years ago

<p> <strong>Spring season is that time period in Nature when new life blooms and existing beings get renewed with fresh…

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African tick sets record for living without food for 8 yearsAfrican tick sets record for living without food for 8 years

African tick sets record for living without food for 8 years

<p> <strong>For humankind it is completely unimaginable to even think of living without food and that too for a long…

3 years ago
Fossil of ancient Jurassic period’s largest flying reptile unearthed in ScotlandFossil of ancient Jurassic period’s largest flying reptile unearthed in Scotland

Fossil of ancient Jurassic period’s largest flying reptile unearthed in Scotland

<p> <strong>The discovery and study of Jurassic period’s largest Pterosaur or flying reptile fossil had plenty of twists and turns.…

3 years ago
What happens when you die? A new Canadian study of brainwaves throws some lightWhat happens when you die? A new Canadian study of brainwaves throws some light

What happens when you die? A new Canadian study of brainwaves throws some light

<p> Fresh data gathered by a team of scientists in Canada shows that in the 30 seconds before and after…

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Kashmir gears up to save endangered brown bears sited near SonamargKashmir gears up to save endangered brown bears sited near Sonamarg

Kashmir gears up to save endangered brown bears sited near Sonamarg

<p> <strong>The Wildlife SOS conducted a study recently in Jammu and Kashmir with permission from the Wildlife Protection Department on…

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Delhi hospital removes 3 live human botflies from an American woman

<p> <strong>A surgery was done at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj on an American woman who was diagnosed with a rare…

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40 million years ago Asian animals moved to Europe because of “Balkanatolia”

<p> <strong>A low-lying continent 40 million years ago, that was once boasted of some striking animals could have played a…

3 years ago

Amazing story of Argentina’s dinosaur that had feeble arms but fearsome bite!

<p> <strong>The mention of dinosaurs usually brings up the image of big and/or fearsome creatures walking around on their four…

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Is greening of Antarctica due to climate change good for the planet?

<p> <strong>Antarctica was a place that was thought to be far removed from the effects of warming of the earth…

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Australia’s highly poisonous snakes reached the continent by sea – Study

<p> <strong>In a recent study done by the scientists of the University of Adelaide it was found that forebears of…

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In a first, IIT Professor develops new laser system to repair turbine blades, aerospace components

<p> In a major breakthrough, an IIT Bombay Professor has developed a completely autonomous technology for the repair and restoration…

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