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ISRO Launches First Student-Designed Rocket Called Vyom May 16, 2012 14:05
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Scientists Say Elephants, Rhinos Are Irreplacable In Tropical Forests May 14, 2012 10:05
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New Study Shows Colorful Bird Populations Evolve Faster May 14, 2012 00:05
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Featured Research
Scientists Say Elephants, Rhinos Are Irreplacable In Tropical Forests
A study has shown that although herbivores such as the Asian Tapir might share the same digestive system as elephants and rhinoceroses, they cannot perform similar roles as seed dispersers.
New Study Shows Colorful Bird Populations Evolve Faster
Researchers have found that bird species with multiple plumage color forms within in the same population, evolve into new species faster than those with only one color form.
Honeybee Brains Can Process Complex Visual Cues, Study
Researchers have discovered that although honeybees do not possess large primate brains, they can still process high-level cognitive tasks and solve complex visual problems.
Scientists Find Gene For Male Fertility In Mice
Researchers from Japan and the U.K. have identified a new male fertility gene that may help with the development of future fertility treatments in humans.
Not Sure If Gene Sequence Is Correct? Do A Spell Check!
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool to ‘spell check’ gene sequences and help biologists better understand the natural world.
Researchers Find Key Gene For Blond Hair In Solomon Islanders
A team of scientists has discovered a single gene mutation that contributes to the blond hair in dark-skinned Melanesians, which is absent in North American and European populations.
Protein May Increase Lifespan In Premature Aging, Heart Disease
Scientists have discovered that they can dramatically increase the life span of mice with premature aging and heart disease by reducing levels of a protein called SUN1.
Japanese Study: Acupuncture May Prevent Muscle Loss In Elderly And Patients
A team of Japanese researchers have found that acupuncture therapy may benefit the elderly and patients who suffer from loss of skeletal muscle mass.
Male Bottlenose Dolphins Form Unique Alliances To Defend Females
A new study reveals that bottlenose dolphins form unique nested male alliances within an open social network based on shifting geographical ranges.
Pollution In China To Increase, Says Chinese Study
China’s economic growth will continue to be energy-intensive and highly polluting for the foreseeable future, says a grim forecast from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
