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Early whaling may eradicate species from local waters: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Many species were on the verge of extinction during the 19th and 20th centuries' industrial whaling. Whaling was used on a far smaller scale prior to this time, yet it was nevertheless sufficient for at least two species to totally vanish from European waters.
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J-K: Self-help group sets up flower nursery under UMEED scheme to empower
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The flower nursery not only provides employment opportunities for women but also helps in promoting local flora and preserving traditional plant species.
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Researchers evaluate biological risk posed by dirt on external surfaces of
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers evaluated the biological risk posed by dirt on the external surfaces of sea freight such as shipping containers or used machinery at New Zealand seaports.
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Soil transported by marine freight, laden with harmful pests and diseases:
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Invasive alien species, which are sometimes introduced unintentionally by human activities, can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to extinction and altering ecosystem equilibrium. Understanding why they settle in new areas and how they got there in the first p
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"Evolution important for Armed Forces" says CDS General Anil Chauhan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan said "For the armed forces as well, change and evolution are as important as for any species"
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Increased saline spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies: Stud
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Researchers found that mayflies and other freshwater insects typically struggle in environments with higher salinities.
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Study reveals how bacteria can organize themselves
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a recent study, scientists from MPI-DS's Department of Living Matter Physics built a model that describes ways to interact in bacterial communities. Bacteria exhibit a general organisational structure by sensing chemical concentrations in their environment and adapting their movement.
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Pheromones impact fake behaviour in beetles: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Predation is a driving force in the evolution of anti-predator defences, and death faking, or immobility in reaction to dangers is a widespread defensive strategy shared by many animal species.
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DRI rescues 955 baby Gangetic turtles, six held
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Concerted all-India efforts by the officers resulted in the interception of a total of 6 people and a total recovery of 955 live baby turtles of different species at Nagpur, Bhopal and Chennai on Saturday," the release added.
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Antibiotics can help some microorganisms survive longer: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered that some antibiotics have an unexpected effect on particular germs: the drugs occasionally aid microorganisms by extending their lives.
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Assam: 5 arrested with 8 rare species of animals including White-faced Mon
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a joint operation, police and forest officials rescued eight animals of rare species including Panamanian White-faced Capuchin (Cebus imitator- a rare species of monkey) and Black Gorillas from an area of Assam's Cachar district along Assam-Mizoram border on Monday, said a police official
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First ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve reveals rich t
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The first-ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve revealed a rich treasure house of colourful orchids. The survey was conducted by the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest in Corbett Tiger Reserve from 2020 to August 2023. This project was approved by the Research Advisory C
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