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Scientists Find Evidence of Virus-Eating Marine Micro-Organisms
28 Sep 2020
According to the researchers, this finding "has implications for the flow of carbon through the microbial food web," as removal of viruses from water may reduce viruses infecting other organisms in…
Sandipan Talukdar
Pandemic Blues: Our Memories Can be Affected by Prolonged Negative Mood
24 Sep 2020
Consistent experience of anxiety, stress and depression can lead to ‘false memories,’ says expert.
Sandipan Talukdar
120,000 Years Old Human Footprint in Saudi Arabia Points to Early Human Presence
22 Sep 2020
A recent study has shed more light on the presence of early humans in Arabia after explorers found human footprints on a lakebed surface.
Sandipan Talukdar
Current CO2 Emissions Greatly Outpace Ocean CO2 Level Caused by Ancient Volcanoes
22 Sep 2020
According to the estimates of a new study, human activities are outpacing the CO2 emission at a rate three to eight times faster than what the volcanic eruptions might have done, which may prove…
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Scientists Find First-Ever Jupiter-Sized Planet Orbiting a Dead Star
17 Sep 2020
Named WD 1856 b, the planet is orbiting the star remnant every 34 hours. It has a very short orbital period -- a year on this planet is only 1.4 days, say scientists.
Sandipan Talukdar
Detection of Phosphine on Venus Triggers Debate on Presence of Life
16 Sep 2020
Phosphine can be produced by life, mostly anaerobic bacteria, which live in oxygen starved areas like landfills, marshlands, and also in animal guts.
Sandipan Talukdar
Climate Study of Past 66 Million Years Reveals Earth’s Temperature Rise as Unprecedented
15 Sep 2020
The study concludes that this human made climate change is far beyond the natural changes that are triggered by Earth’s changing orbit.
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More Than 75% Patents Filed in India Over 13 Years by Foreign Nationals and Companies
10 Sep 2020
Of the total 5.1 lakh applications, nearly 1.4 lakh patent applications were from the US alone. The country accounted for about 27% of all applications over the 13-year period.
Bharat Dogra
India Cannot Ignore Moratorium and Risks to Bring Back Bt Brinjal
08 Sep 2020
Scientists have not changed their view on GMOs and the science has not supported GMOs either. Why is Indian government rushing to introduce Bt brinjal then?
Sandipan Talukdar
Most Powerful Black Hole Collision Detected Using Gravitational Waves
04 Sep 2020
The event, dating back to nearly 7 million years ago, was detected in May by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) in US and VIRGO observatory near Pisa, Italy.