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The reed snake was collected during field surveys in Oragitok, an area characterised by rich forested habitats and high ecological significance. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement GUWAHATI A team of researchers from multiple institutions has described a new species of burrowing reed snake from Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district. The description of the species, named Calamaria…
The Large Hadron Collider can zoom in on phenomena happening at a scale of 10-18 m. But to fathom flavour, theoretical estimates suggest we need to plumb at least 10-21 m, which would require much more powerful particle accelerators. | Photo Credit: CERN At the smallest scales, nature often repeats itself. It makes families of…
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Karthik V. Raman | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT At Raman Research Lab at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Hyderabad, India’s first quantum computer is taking shape. It is not an assembled computing wonder but something that is being built right from chips and physics that shape the next-generation computing devices. The principal investigator is…
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The green pill millipede (Arthrosphaera lutescens). Photo: Special Arrangement A recent study has revealed the self-cleaning mechanism of green pill millipede (Arthrosphaera lutescens), a species endemic to the Western Ghats. Researchers found that these millipedes, primarily located in the Munnar region of Idukki and Nelliampathy in Palakkad, utilise a biological mechanism similar to the famous…
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When regular activity is removed, the human body does not simply stop or pause progress. It actively reconfigures, recalibrates, and reorganises. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images The human body is highly adaptable. It continuously reconfigures and reorganises itself in direct response to the demands placed upon it. Its musculature…
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SINGAPORE, April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (EHub) made its debut at GITEX AI ASIA, marking a significant step in engaging Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and integrating more closely with local technology and innovation networks. As a flagship innovation and technology collaboration platform bridging Shenzhen and Hong Kong, EHub leverages its…
In this image from video provided by NASA, the Artemis II Orion capsule splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, on April 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: NASA/AP From false claims that a historic lunar fly-by was staged in a movie studio to unfounded narratives that footage of the crew was AI-generated, the Artemis II mission…
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Truecaller CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala. File image: Special Arrangement Even as the government mandates real name caller ID, Truecaller AB, which built its whole business on caller identification and spam detection, has expressed confidence that it would be able to survive and grow in India, its biggest market, CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala told The Hindu in an…
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An upcoming research paper by Asar Social Impact Advisors makes a case for ‘Climate education as a Climate mitigation strategy’ arguing that education systems can significantly shape long-term emissions pathways by influencing behaviour, consumption patterns, and civic engagement. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images Across India, floods drown schools, heatwaves close universities, and smog turns morning…
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Anthropic did not respond to a Reuters’ request for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS British financial regulators are holding urgent talks with the government’s cyber security agency and major banks to assess risks posed by the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority…
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