Bihar Bird Sanctuaries Gain International Ramsar Status
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New Blue Ant Species Discovered in Eastern Himalayas
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Fern’s Genome 50 Times Larger Than Human’s
The fork fern Tmesipteris oblanceolata, found in New Caledonia, holds the record for the largest known genome, being 50 times larger than the human genome.…
AI Helps Search for Endangered Plant’s Female Partner
Artificial intelligence is aiding researchers in finding a female partner for E. woodii, the “world’s loneliest plant,” to naturally spread the species, now extinct in…
Mangroves in South India, Sri Lanka Labeled ‘Critically Endangered
The IUCN has labeled coastal mangroves in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives as “critically endangered.” The assessment highlights the importance of mangroves for…
Amazon Rainforest Recovery Challenges
The Amazon rainforest is struggling to recover from repeated severe droughts, with more than a third of the ecosystem affected. Droughts from 2001 to 2019…
Caterpillars Sense Electric Fields
British scientists discovered that caterpillars have a sixth sense called electroreception, allowing them to detect electric fields through setae. The study, published in PNAS, examined…
New Algal Species Discovered
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Sariska Tiger Reserve: Supreme Court Orders Mine Closures
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 68 mines located within one kilometer of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to protect…
