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Survey Discovers New Reptile and Amphibian Species

October 3, 2024

A survey of reptiles and amphibians, known as herpetofauna, was conducted in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), specifically in the Masinagudi Division, from September 7th to 9th, 2024. This survey discovered a large variety of species, with a total of ..

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IIT Madras Researchers Develop New Method for Retinal Treatment

October 3, 2024

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, have developed new techniques to treat eye problems like retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy. These eye conditions affect about 11 million people in India. The research uses mild laser-induced convection, a ..

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What is BharatGen?

October 1, 2024

BharatGen is a major new project in generative AI, which is a type of artificial intelligence that can create text, images, or even sound. The goal of BharatGen is to improve public services and increase citizen participation in India using ..

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Oldest Eyeliner Discovered in Turkey’s Ancient Prehistoric City

October 1, 2024

Archaeologists have recently found the oldest known kohl stick, a type of ancient eyeliner, at an archaeological site called Yeşilova Höyük in Turkey. This discovery shows that people have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The Discovery The ..

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Scientists Discover New Mechanism for Protein Regulation in Cells

September 30, 2024

Scientists at the Biotechnology & Innovation Council — Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) in Hyderabad have discovered a new process involving the Wntless (WLS) protein, which is crucial for the development of organs in animals with backbones (vertebrates). ..

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New Zealand Scientists Discover Rare Ghost Shark Species

September 30, 2024

Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a new species of ghost shark, a rare fish that lives deep in the Pacific Ocean. This discovery is important because it helps us learn more about marine species that are not well-known. What ..

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New Catfish Species Exostoma Sentiyonoae Discovered in Nagaland

September 27, 2024

A new species of catfish, called Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River in Nagaland, India. This river is part of the Barak River system, and the discovery is important because it shows how rich the region’s aquatic ..

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What is the Butterfly Effect?

September 25, 2024

The butterfly effect is a popular idea in chaos theory showing how tiny changes can lead to unpredictable outcomes. Imagine a butterfly flapping its wings; this small action could eventually cause a chain of events that might lead to something as ..

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