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New Snake Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

October 23, 2024

A new snake species has been identified in the Western Himalayas. Scientists named it Anguiculus dicaprioi. The species honors actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his wildlife conservation efforts. Species Classification Anguiculus dicaprioi belongs to the Colubridae family. This is ..

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Pink Cocaine: Risks and Recent Controversies

October 23, 2024

Pink cocaine has recently gained notoriety as a party drug. Reports indicate that Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, had pink cocaine in his system at the time of his death. This incident has sparked discussions about the ..

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New Orchid Species Discovered in Tripura

October 22, 2024

A new orchid species, Coelogyne tripurensis, has been discovered in Jampui Hills, Tripura. This area is about 200 km from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state, located at an altitude of 3000 feet. The research was ..

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Rare Butterfly Hosts on Terrestrial Orchid in Nilgiris

October 22, 2024

In October 2024, butterfly enthusiasts in the Nilgiris made an important discovery. They recorded the Nilgiri tit (Hypolycaena nilgirica) using a terrestrial orchid as a host for the first time in India. This finding is crucial for the conservation of ..

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Study Reveals Brain Network Changes Linked to Depression

October 22, 2024

A new study published in Nature reveals that depression alters brain communication patterns, even when symptoms are absent. Using fMRI technology, researchers identified changes in a key brain network related to motivation and attention. This remapping can predict future depression ..

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ISRO Receives Satellites for SPADEX Docking Mission

October 21, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently acquired two 400kg satellites for an important mission called SPADEX, or Space Docking Experiment. This mission aims to demonstrate the ability of two satellites to dock in space, marking a key step ..

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Smart Insulin Developed for Diabetes Treatment

October 20, 2024

Diabetes affects over 500 million people globally. It leads to nearly 7 million deaths annually. The disease is marked by high blood sugar levels. Recently, scientists announced a breakthrough in diabetes treatment. They developed a smart insulin that reacts in ..

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New Road Safety Sensor Prototype Developed by Researchers

October 19, 2024

Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) have created a special road safety sensor to improve safety at dangerous road curves where accidents often happen. This new sensor is made from a unique material that can ..

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