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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Globster-Like 'Mermaid' Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Puzzling Experts
A mysterious, decaying marine creature washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea. Experts believe it's a marine mammal, but can't identify it.
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115 Decaying Dead Bodies Improperly Stored at Colorado's 'Green' Funeral Home
At least 115 decomposing bodies were found at an eco-friendly funeral home after a foul odor emanated from the facility.
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From Footprints To Open Air, Human DNA Can Be Pulled From Anywhere, Say Scientists
Scientists expressed concern that an "ethical quagmire" might soon arise when individuals or perhaps entire ethnic groups could be tracked using the genetic remains of humans.
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Air Pollution Due to Traffic May Cause DNA Damage in Kids and Teenagers
A new study, published in theJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, warns that exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollution may lead to a certain type of DNA damage called telomere shortening in children and teenagers.
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Environmental Factors Can Affect Onset Of Puberty : Study
Apart from genes, environment and lifestyle factors that lead to chemical modifications of human genes can also influence a child's pubertal timing, a new study has found.
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Gene Modification May Change Your Height, Complexion
Researchers at McGill University have identified a key mechanism by which environmental factors influence traits like our height, skin colour, intelligence etc.
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'Green' katha in praise of Tree God to fight deforestation
At a time when global warming and the depleting green cover of the earth have become a matter of concern, the Ambaji temple trust has launched a unique movement to fight deforestation. The Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust (AAMDT) has been organizing, in association with Banaskantha district authorities, a religious 'Vrukshanarayan ni Katha' (Tal...
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Globster-Like 'Mermaid' Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Puzzling Experts
A mysterious, decaying marine creature washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea. Experts believe it's a marine mammal, but can't identify it.
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115 Decaying Dead Bodies Improperly Stored at Colorado's 'Green' Funeral Home
At least 115 decomposing bodies were found at an eco-friendly funeral home after a foul odor emanated from the facility.
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From Footprints To Open Air, Human DNA Can Be Pulled From Anywhere, Say Scientists
Scientists expressed concern that an "ethical quagmire" might soon arise when individuals or perhaps entire ethnic groups could be tracked using the genetic remains of humans.
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Air Pollution Due to Traffic May Cause DNA Damage in Kids and Teenagers
A new study, published in theJournal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, warns that exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollution may lead to a certain type of DNA damage called telomere shortening in children and teenagers.
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Environmental Factors Can Affect Onset Of Puberty : Study
Apart from genes, environment and lifestyle factors that lead to chemical modifications of human genes can also influence a child's pubertal timing, a new study has found.
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Gene Modification May Change Your Height, Complexion
Researchers at McGill University have identified a key mechanism by which environmental factors influence traits like our height, skin colour, intelligence etc.
-
'Green' katha in praise of Tree God to fight deforestation
At a time when global warming and the depleting green cover of the earth have become a matter of concern, the Ambaji temple trust has launched a unique movement to fight deforestation. The Arasuri Ambaji Mata Devasthan Trust (AAMDT) has been organizing, in association with Banaskantha district authorities, a religious 'Vrukshanarayan ni Katha' (Tal...
