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Study finds how virovory is enough to fuel physiological growth
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that a type of Halteria, which are tiny ciliates that live in freshwater habitats all over the world, may consume large quantities of infectious chloroviruses. For the first time, the team's laboratory tests have also demonstrated that a virus-only diet, or "virovory,"
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Researchers reveal how new species treated as colour variant in plants
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Photosynthesis and green leaves were formerly thought to be vital aspects of plants. However, some plants no longer use photosynthesis and now obtain their nutritional requirements from other living things.
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Researchers say plant roots identify the climatic conditions
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The unique climatic characteristics that a plant needs to thrive are determined by the characteristics of its roots. The nature of ecological trade-offs is questioned in a recent study conducted by the University of Wyoming that throws insight on this relationship.
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Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum 2022 - 'Ecology is Economy'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 23 (ANI/GPRC): Balipara Foundation hosted its 10th annual Balipara Foundation Awards at the 10th Eastern Himalayan NaturenomicsTM Forum 2022 in Dhaka from 11th - 13th December 2022, in its first-ever international conclave at Independent University Bangladesh. Bu
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Warm water temperatures could affect local economies: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a team of researchers from York University and Queen's University, warming water temperatures could have far-reaching effects, from ecology to economy.
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Scientists suggest that whales could be a valuable carbon sink
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation. While many efforts have focused on planting trees or restoring wetlands, researchers publishing in Trends in Ecology and Evolution on December 15 advocate for the im
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Study finds dinosaurs were in their prime before downfall due to asteroid
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A landmark study has revealed that dinosaurs dominated the world right up until a deadly asteroid hit the earth, leading to their mass extinction, some 66 million years ago.
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Study finds benefits of wind energy instead of fossil fuels on health
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The ecology, air quality, and public health are all benefited by using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuel-based power plants to generate greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.
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Study reveals what ancient underwater food webs can tell us about the futu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Have humans wreaked too much havoc on marine life to halt damage? New analysis challenges the idea that ocean ecosystems have barely changed over millions of years, pointing scientists down a new path in conservation efforts and policy.
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Planet's most unique birds at higher risk of extinction
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A new study finds that bird species with extreme or uncommon combinations of traits face the highest risk of extinction. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society journal Functional Ecology.
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Plants adapt to climate change by using epigenetic memory: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
While it is known that animals can adapt quickly to survive adverse environmental conditions, mounting evidence shows that plants can too.
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China investing in sea cucumber farms in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China is investing in the sea cucumber farms in Sri Lanka, that has the capability of boosting exercise performance and have anti-fatigue effects.
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