Biology

Life Sciences

Humans are curious creatures. We have been seeking out answers about the world around us, the universe, and even our bodies from the beginning of time. This curiosity has led to the rise of various branches of sciences and the development of this world. From Chemistry to Astrophysics, all disciplines of science attempt to solve […]

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Invasive species

Invasive species are species that are not local or native to a specific area but keep spreading quickly in an aggressive manner in the new habitat they arrive in. They reproduce fast, and their numbers get uncontrollably high. They are harmful and can cause huge economic and environmental harm to the new area. This sudden

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India Identifies 130 Wetlands for Priority Restoration

The government has identified 130 wetlands for restoration as a top priority for the next five years and requested that states submit their separate integrated management plans. Each of these wetlands will be rehabilitated as part of the National Plan for the Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA) comprehensive plan for wetlands and lake conservation and

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Inbreeding

An animal ‘breed’ refers to a specific group of animals coming from the same lineage or a related one, having mostly similar characteristics like homogenous behaviour, appearance, features, size, and so on. Animal breeding is an essential part of animal husbandry. It refers to controlled mating of individuals of the same breed or different breeds,

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IIT Kanpur Developed the Novel Nanoparticles for Crop Protection

A remarkable development has been evidenced in order to successively develop a strategy to provide protection of the agricultural crops by a group of researchers from “Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur”. The invention of nanoparticles promises to actively protect plant organisms from the several infections associated with fungus and bacteria. The infections seem to

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Human Teeth

Teeth are solid structural and functional components found in invertebrate species. Although some invertebrate animals have equivalent “teeth,” their framework and capabilities are quite different. Human teeth come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Unlike pythons and pelicans, humans cannot gulp down large food quantities in a single go. Before food can be consumed,

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