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Madhya Pradesh’s Pichore granite is 2.5 billion years old, shows study; among the oldest geological formations on Earth

A new study by an international team of geologists has shed light on a rare and visually stunning rock formation in central ...
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Tiny cracks in Jharia’s coal fields could hold the key to increased carbon storage and fuel extraction

Researchers have developed a region-specific mathematical model for the Jharia coalfield that predicts gas flow based on the ...
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Empowering local communities, rather than just good intentions, is needed to save India’s iconic mahseer

Researchers have discovered that while public support for the mahseer fish is high across India, a lack of local authority ...
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India’s biofuel blending could pose challenges for food security unless addressed appropriately, says new study

India’s ambitious plan to slash vehicle emissions by blending petrol with 20% plant-based ethanol could come at a high cost to the nation's food security and water resources, according to a new study ...