ICAR–IVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologiesThe technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of ...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Why Some Birds Destroy Their Own Eggs on PurposeBirds sometimes destroy or abandon their own eggs, a behavior driven by survival strategies. Factors like brood parasitism, predation, and ...
17 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Babies in space: Experts say humans are not ready yetScientists warn that future Moon and Mars missions face serious reproductive health risks. Space radiation, microgravity, and stress may af...
04 Feb, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Why did four mice join Chinese astronauts on the latest space station mission? Meet China’s newest space travelers - Two males and two females chosen from 300 after rigorous 60-day trainingChina's Tiangong space station is hosting an unprecedented experiment. Four mice are on board with three astronauts to study microgravity's...
01 Nov, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
US scientists create human embryos from skin cells for the first timeUS scientists have, for the first time, made human embryos using DNA from skin cells and sperm. This new technique could help people with i...
01 Oct, 2025, 05.48 AM IST
RFK Jr.’s alarming claims on sperm counts and male fertility spark debate—experts urge cautionRobert F. Kennedy Jr. raised concerns about declining testosterone and sperm counts in young American men. He links this to food dyes, proc...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.46 AM IST
AIIMS moves Delhi HC against order allowing minor rape survivor to terminate pregnancyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences approached Delhi High Court. This appeal challenges the order permitting a minor rape survivor to e...
03 Jul, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
Singapore launches first seagrass restoration project to protect coastal ecosystemsSingapore has launched its first seagrass restoration project to enhance tropical seagrass knowledge and transplantation efforts. Led by NP...
18 Jun, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
No mother needed: Scientists produce mice from two male parentsChinese scientists have created the first mice with two fathers to reach adulthood. This was achieved by reprogramming imprinted genes usin...
03 Feb, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
'Y Chromosomes Are Shrinking': New study suggests a 'sex gene war', similar to what happened with spiny ratsResearchers confirmed that the Y chromosome, crucial for male sex determination, is progressively shrinking and might disappear within mill...
27 Aug, 2024, 05.21 PM IST
Eggs from men, sperm from women: Stem cell therapy may just turn reproduction upside down!It may soon be possible to coax human skin cells into becoming functional eggs and sperm using a technique known as "in vitro gametogenesis"
13 Jan, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
Breakthroughs in Reproductive Medicine Transforming IVF Success Rates11 Jan, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
New study throws light on inbreeding, challenges & fight for survival of Indian tigers01 Dec, 2021, 09.32 PM IST
Male fertility is declining - smartphones & plastic bottles are partly to blameMen today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy.
02 Aug, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
Research for futuristic technology developmentCalling it a path breaking research, an IIT Kharagpur statement today said it has opened up possibilities for the development of quantum de...
27 Nov, 2017, 04.28 PM IST
Indian-American lawmakers get key Congressional panelsRaja Krishnamoorthi, representing Chicago's west and northwest suburbs, will serve on the House Education and Workforce Committee, along wi...
16 Jan, 2017, 08.29 AM IST
Limits of adaptationIn Moral Origins, anthropologist Christopher Boehm charts the history of how humans developed a sense of right and wrong.
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