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Berlin to BITS Pilani: How Nobel-winning optogenetics connects to parasite research in Hyderabad
Light has become more than a means of observation; it is a way to intervene, test, and uncover cause-and-effect relationships, said Nishith Gupta, professor of Biological Sciences at BITS Pilan
Crew searching for Amelia Earhart plane lands at remote island infested with carnivorous crabs
A team of researchers have arrived at a remote island to inspect possible plane wreckage of famed aviator Amelia Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying around the world. The group from…
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Govt. move to de-notify Jantar Mantar follows SC suggestion that protest sites need more space, open air
A four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site…
Latina scientist works to save endangered manatees in Florida Video
Cuban-born marine biologist Dr. Anmari Alvarez-Aleman is leading manatee conservation at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, working to repopulate the species across nearly 20 countries. NBC News' Gabriela Dellan reports on Alvarez-Aleman's mission. For…
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Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age Video
Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive…