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NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentacles- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversity
- 500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlife
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- 'If you're struggling in life, do this': Advice from Bryan Johnson, the man who says he won't dieTech mogul Bryan Johnson, a proponent of biohacking, offers simple life-changing advice: eat early, disconnect from screens, read before be...22 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...22 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- Russia eyes ports, biotech for rupee surplus investments in IndiaRussia is eyeing India's burgeoning infrastructure, particularly its ports, for investments using accumulated rupee funds. Discussions are ...20 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...20 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- In 2021, a British geologist dated footprints at New Mexico's White Sands to 21,000+ years old: Pushing humans' arrival in North America back 5,000 yearsExciting discoveries at White Sands National Park challenge what we know about North America's past. Unearthed ancient human footprints, es...20 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi unveil projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in OdishaPresident Murmu and Prime Minister Modi launched over Rs 47,600 crore in development projects across Odisha, boosting energy, infrastructur...20 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- President Murmu, PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in OdishaPresident Murmu and Prime Minister Modi will jointly inaugurate development projects exceeding Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha. These initiatives...20 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...16 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Centre urges states to accelerate nuclear power plants and green energy storageIndia is accelerating approvals for nuclear power plants and energy storage systems. This push is vital for the nation's growing data and A...15 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat loomsGlobal drug companies are boosting U.S. production and stockpiling medicines. This is a response to potential tariffs on branded drugs. Com...15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- PM Modi, French President Macron hold delegation-level talksPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Nice, France. They jointly launched 'Bharat Innovates 2026', a thr...14 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Karnataka approves initiatives worth over Rs 27 crore for startups, biotechKarnataka's IT/BT department has approved four initiatives totaling over Rs 27 crore to boost innovation across the state. These projects i...11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
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