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Wakayama Soryu: The Blue Dragon of the Pacific

December 14, 2023

Once upon a time, precisely 72 million years ago, the Pacific seas witnessed the reign of a colossal marine predator – the “blue dragon.” Recently unveiled through research published in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology, this apex predator belonged to ..

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AKTOCYTE Tablets Developed for Radiotherapy Patients

December 14, 2023

In a significant collaborative effort, scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru have made strides in improving the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Collaborative Effort Experts from renowned institutions such ..

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Demaorchestia: New Marine Amphipod Species

December 13, 2023

Researchers at Berhampur University, Odisha, have made a noteworthy discovery of a new species of marine amphipod in Chilika lake on the east coast of India. The shrimp-like crustacea, belonging to the genus Demaorchestia, has been named Demaorchestia alanensis after ..

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Oldest Black Hole in Cosmic History

December 12, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected the oldest black hole ever observed, residing at the heart of the GN-z11 galaxy, dating back over 13 billion years to the dawn of the universe. This cosmic behemoth, with a mass surpassing ..

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Steve and the ‘Picket Fence’

December 12, 2023

The dazzling northern and southern lights, often gracing the night sky with their green, red, and purple brilliance, captivate the hearts of travel enthusiasts worldwide. However, among these celestial displays, two unique phenomena—Steve and the glowing green “picket fence”—stand out, ..

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Discovery of Giant Pliosaur Skull

December 12, 2023

A remarkable discovery on South West England’s Dorset Jurassic Coast has unveiled a giant pliosaur skull, providing unprecedented insights into the fearsome marine predator that inhabited the oceans 150 million years ago. Uniqueness The 2-meter-long fossil is among the most ..

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Oldest Disease-Causing Fungus

December 12, 2023

The Natural History Museum of London has revealed the discovery of the oldest disease-causing fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, dating back 407 million years. The fungus, found in fossil samples from the Rhynie Chert in Scotland, is significant for its role ..

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World’s Deepest Underground Physics Laboratory

December 9, 2023

China has launched the world’s deepest and largest underground physics laboratory, the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), located beneath Jinping Mountain in Sichuan Province. The laboratory, operational after three years of extensive upgrades, ..

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Male Mosquitoes with Piercing Mouthparts Found in 125-Million-Year-Old Amber

December 8, 2023

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of mosquito, Libanoculex intermedius, in 125-million-year-old amber from Lebanon. The find is significant as it extends the definitive occurrence of the mosquito family Culicidae into the Early Cretaceous. Notably, the preserved males of this ..

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Mesechinus orientalis – the New Hedgehog Species from China

December 8, 2023

Scientists from Anhui Normal University have identified a new species of hedgehog, Mesechinus orientalis, in eastern China. The genus Mesechinus was previously thought to be limited to northern China and adjacent regions, but the discovery of Mesechinus orientalis in eastern ..

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