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This submerged prehistoric site is changing what we know about Stone Age BritainArchaeologists discovered a prehistoric landscape at Bouldnor Cliff on the Isle of Wight, revealing Mesolithic settlements with woodworking...
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
The real Jurassic Park is happening: Woolly mammoths are returning and that's not even the biggest news — here's what else is comingExtinct animals coming back: Scientists are pursuing de-extinction, aiming to bring back species like the woolly mammoth and bluebuck. The ...
Technology must be used to boost mustard seed output: SEA on environmental release of GM mustardThe Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union environment ministry has recommended the environmental release of geneti...
Farmers, technology and freedom of choice: A tale of two satyagrahasThe science may be settled, but the politics is not. The government still bans some types of GM seeds.
Monsanto up over 3 per cent on withdrawal of Bt cotton notificationAmid opposition from the crop biotech industry, the government yesterday withdrew a notification capping royalty for new genetically modifi...
CNRI bats for GM crops to combat climate changePitching for GM crops for combating challenges of climate change, Confederation of NGOs of Rural India demanded that govt act fast on allow...
Government says aware of GM banana researchThe work however, was only at the laboratory level. Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Y S Chowdary informed R...
National Farmers Empowerment Initiative pitches for allowing trials of GM cropsOn July 18, the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, had given the green signal for field trials of genetically-modified rice, mustard, ...
GM mosquitoes to check dengue menace?A British company has approached Indian authorities seeking permission for technology trials of a certain genetically-modified mosquito.
- India missing on development by disallowing Bt crops: Experts
Over 30 countries who have adopted Bt technology have increased productivity of key crops like wheat, corn and cotton manifold, said Rashmi...
- Proper tests not done before giving nod to Bt Brinjal: Parliamentary Panel
Recommending a probe into the matter, the panel hinted the approval committee was under pressure from the 'industry & a minister'.
- Genetically modified crops get mixed response in Asia
With food prices hitting record highs the jury is still out in Asia as to whether genetically modified crops hold the key to future food se...
- AP urges Centre to consult states on transgenic varieties
Fighting a spirited legal battle against US biotech major Monsanto on its "astronomical" trait value for Bt Cotton seeds, the Andhra Prades...
- Draft Seeds Act needs to have tough norms for genetically modified variety
With Bt Cotton now having been cleared by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) for commercial production, the draft Seeds Act ...