Despite successful bans on the veterinary drug diclofenac in Nepal and parts of India, a decade-long undercover investigation reveals that toxic alternatives like flunixin and nimesulide are rapidly replacing it, posing a renewed existential threat to the region’s critically endangered vulture populations.

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Bengaluru

A long-term study reveals encouraging trends for marine turtles in Odisha, Andaman and Nicobar, and the Lakshadweep Islands, while climate change and ecological shifts pose new conservation challenges across India's coasts.

Mumbai

A new hydrophobic graphene-based material developed by IITB scientists could support efforts to address fresh water crisis

Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers rediscovered the ancient velvet worm species Typhloperipatus williamsoni from Arunachal Pradesh and mapped its evolutionary tree.

Brazil

The researchers used mathematical models based on the Dirac-Weyl equation to simulate how an electron in a graphene sheet would behave under external magnetic fields.

On April 7, Colossal Biosciences announced the creation of a "Dire Wolf" species in what they called the “world’s first de-extinction,". They claimed the move was aimed at addressing conservation efforts and plugging the gap of missing species in an ecosystem. 

USA

Survey across four nations highlights how identity, politics, and context shape scientists' perceptions of inequality in academia.

Lucknow

New research shines light on the critical pressures endangering static water bodies as cities sprawl outwards.

Kharagpur

A chemical treatment using DSH prevents light-induced degradation in mixed halide perovskites, paving the way for more stable solar cells and LEDs.

Georgia

A new study finds that using humour to communicate about topics like AI increases a scientist's likeability and credibility.

Bengaluru

Researchers use drones and 3D modeling to accurately track the growth of Victoria amazonica without getting their feet wet.

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