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An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...- A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
- 700,000 green card seekers in limbo; applying anew from home country to be challengingSome 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Imm...
- Hantavirus, Ebola crises: WHO kicks off 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva amid global health concernsWHO 79th World Health Assembly: World Health Organization member states meet in Geneva. Deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are major con...
- 8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
- What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
- India’s retirees are choosing keys over deeds in a quiet housing shiftIndia's senior living sector is changing. Seniors are now renting homes instead of buying them. This trend is fueled by longer lifespans an...
- These 5 innocent hair habits may be ruining your scalp healthHair care needs attention after 40. Everyday actions can harm hair, causing thinning and dullness. Experts reveal that dirty hairbrushes sp...
- Delhi Metro expansion: CM Rekha Gupta to unveil 97 km plan under Phase V(b)Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to announce Phase V (b) of the Delhi Metro, a 97-km expansion across seven corridors with 65 statio...
- Instant domestic help apps face worker unavailability amid rapid scaling, high competitionInstant domestic help platforms like Urban Company, Snabbit, and Pronto are experiencing worker shortages. This is causing limited availabi...
- At Ranthambhore National Park, tiger climbs tree, braves sharp branches to hunt grey heron birds. Video goes viralA tiger was filmed climbing a tree in Ranthambore National Park to hunt grey heron chicks, a rare display of adaptability driven by hunger....
- Declining marriage numbers add to China's demographic conundrumAs the demographic crisis deepened, China has permitted all couples to have two children in 2016, scrapping the draconian decades-old one-c...
- Did you know the UK wants to lure grey squirrels into feeding boxes with hazelnut spread spiked with oral contraceptivesPrince Charles played a key role in setting up the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) which aims to “manage the negative impacts of invasive grey sq...
- Over 1,900 kangaroos to be killed in Australia as it can cause 'devastating impact on environment'The culling of kangaroos will be done across Australian Capital Territory (ACT). 10 reserves across the territory will be closed each eveni...
- Beijing's population greying rapidly: GovernmentThe Beijing local government expects 30 per cent of the city's population to be aged 60 or above by 2030.
- US faces tough competition because of greying population: Jacob LewUS Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has said that America is facing a tough global competition because of its greying population.
- Sunday ET: Greying population market throws up attractive opportunities for entrepreneurshipA number of private sector firms and NGOs have jumped into the fray, with either good intentions or profit or both as the drivers.
- Red squirrels 'will be extinct in ten years'Britain's native red squirrels will become extinct in just ten years' time if urgent action is not taken.
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