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India’s iconic spectacled cobra might be one large subspecies, despite differences, says IISc study

Researchers have discovered that while Sri Lankan cobras constitute a genetically unique lineage, the spectacled cobras ...
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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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New species of ‘porcelain crab’ with a striking red shell discovered in Lakshadweep’s coral reefs

Scientists have discovered a new species of porcelain crab living in the shallow coral reefs of the Lakshadweep Islands, India. The tiny crustacean, which sports a striking deep-red colour, was found ...
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Secretary DST

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has officially approved the appointment of veteran physicist Professor Umesh V. Waghmare as the new Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST ...
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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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India’s biofuel blending could pose challenges for food security unless addressed appropriately, says new study

A new study finds that while India's 20% ethanol goal helps cut emissions and energy dependence, it risks creating massive ...
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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 ...