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Research Must Rest on Curiosity and Evidence Says Anantanarayanan Raman
Scientist Anantanarayanan Raman discussed the principles of scientific inquiry during a lecture at SRM University-AP.
Did Two Nervous Systems Merge To Create The Human Brain? Study Says Yes
Researchers have successfully cultured human hindbrain neurons in a laboratory setting.
Researchers successfully produce ethanol from areca nut husks
Researchers have successfully developed a process to produce ethanol from areca nut husks.
Researchers employ sterile insect technique to combat invasive South American cactus moth
Researchers are using a sterile insect technique to control the invasive South American cactus moth currently threatening native cactus populations.
Einstein’s Spooky Action Survives Extreme CERN Test With Z Bosons
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider have observed quantum entanglement in short-lived Z bosons.
Scientists turn common plastic into gasoline and diesel-like fuels
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a method to convert waste polyethylene into fuel using molten salts.
Indian lab joins international effort to develop non-animal toxicity testing
An international research collaboration is validating a non-animal testing method for assessing the inhalation toxicity of surfactants using human airway models.
Brain Develops From Two Separate Embryonic Cell Lineages
Researchers at Stanford have discovered that the human brain develops from two distinct embryonic cell lineages.
Diplodocus fossils found in Spain challenge North America’s dinosaur monopoly
Palaeontologists have discovered the first confirmed Diplodocus fossils in Spain, extending the dinosaur's known range beyond North America.
Scientists identify new species of tiny wild cat in Bolivia
Researchers have identified a new species of wild cat, the Tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas region.
CSIR-CFTRI inaugurates integrated oilseed processing unit
The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute has launched an integrated oilseed processing facility in Mysuru to support edible oil research and production.
Scientific paper on genetic make up of Kodavas published
A scientific study on the genetic ancestry of the Kodava people has identified three distinct genetic sub-groups and historical migration patterns.
KVASU, NIANP ink pact to strengthen livestock research and farmer-oriented innovations
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on livestock research.
Scientists burn modern papyrus to help read ancient Vesuvius scrolls
Scientists are using modern burned papyrus and X-ray imaging to help decipher ancient, fragile scrolls from Herculaneum.
Hiriyur Scientists Successfully Grow Millets Despite Severe Drought
Agricultural scientists at the Babbur Farm research station in Hiriyur demonstrate successful millet cultivation despite adverse weather and low rainfall.
New snake species found in Ethiopia eats only bird eggs
Researchers discovered a new egg-eating snake species named Dasypeltis albigularis in Ethiopia's Harenna Forest.
New eel species described from Arabian Sea, named after CMFRI
Researchers from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have discovered a new conger eel species in the Arabian Sea.
CIFT gets patent for antimicrobial booster technology
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology received an Indian patent for antimicrobial technology involving pigment-doped zinc oxide particles.
Seismologists attribute recent earthquakes in South America to distinct tectonic activities
Recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru are not linked to each other despite their close timing, according to seismologists who attribute them to distinct tectonic activities in separate fault zones.
DNA analysis links Keezadi civilization descendants to modern South Indian populations
DNA analysis of human bones from Keezadi excavations reveals descendants of the civilization live among present-day South Asians, particularly in South India and Sri Lanka.
Scientists use AI system to study cognitive functions of wild monkeys
Scientists in Costa Rica have developed an AI system named CapuchinAI using facial recognition and touchscreen interaction to study cognitive functions of wild capuchin monkeys.
Scientists document rare Arctic bobtail squid guarding eggs in Greenland
Scientists documented a rare Arctic bobtail squid guarding its eggs in Northeast Greenland for the first time.
German scientists identify microbes to remove uranium from contaminated water
German scientists discovered a microbial process in the Koenigstein uranium mine that removes 95% of uranium from contaminated water by converting it into a stable mineral.
Alaskan seabirds with clipped feathers show higher survival migration distances
Researchers clipped wing and tail feathers of wild black-legged kittiwakes in Alaska to increase flight energy costs, finding that fewer survived to return but those that did migrated farther.
Active tectonic fault identified beneath China hydropower project on Brahmaputra river
A new study confirms the presence of an active tectonic fault beneath China's Medog hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, highlighting geological risks for India and downstream countries.