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Ancient jumping genes may give corals new lease of life

Scientists have identified a gene that improves the heat tolerance of the algae that live symbiotically with coral species, and could potentially help the corals adapt to global warming.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Jan 2018

Unknown microbes identified in space.

Astronauts at the International Science Centre (ISS) have identified microbes in space for the first time without having to send them back to Earth for tests.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 2nd Jan 2018

Two new Ginger species found in the northeast

Scientists have discovered two new species of Ginger in easternmost districts, Ukhrul in Manipur and Tuensang in Nagaland, both bordering Myanmar.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 1st Jan 2018

New night frog species

Scientists have discovered a new frog species from Kozhikode’s Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 1st Jan 2018

Cryptocurrencies are a Ponzi scheme, warns FinMin

The spurt in the prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seems to have rung an alarm bell, with the Finance Ministry expressing concern and likening them to Ponzi schemes.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 1st Jan 2018