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...
21 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Why Do Ants Kill Their Own Queen? Scientists Reveal A Shocking ReasonNew research reveals a disturbing aspect of ant colonies: worker ants can be manipulated to kill their own queen. Parasitic queens employ c...
25 Apr, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
What is shelf-stable synthetic blood? The scientific advancement that could transform battlefield and emergency careA revolutionary synthetic blood is nearing human trials. This freeze-dried product can be stored for years at room temperature. It can be r...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
How Animals Adapt Faster Than Evolution ItselfAnimals are rapidly changing their behavior to survive new environments. This flexibility allows them to adapt quickly without physical cha...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
How Evolution Shaped Consciousness in AnimalsScientists now believe consciousness is not exclusive to humans. Research suggests it evolved gradually in animals, allowing them to evalua...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
China surgeons perform first Pig-to-Human Liver Transplant. Ray of hope for cancer patients?American surgeons have in recent years transplanted hearts and kidneys from genetically modified pigs into a small number of living patient...
09 Oct, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal-human transplantsThe latest experiment announced Wednesday by NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a decease...
16 Aug, 2023, 09.04 PM IST
IISc researchers show chemically-modified nanosheets are effective for biomedical applicationsIn a new study, the researchers from the Department of Organic Chemistry (OC) and Materials Research Centre (MRC), IISc, modified the surfa...
04 Mar, 2023, 11.46 AM IST
FSSAI seeks public comments on regulation of GM foodFood safety regulator FSSAI has sought public comments on draft regulation on manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of any fo...
25 Nov, 2021, 05.51 PM IST
Govt eases norms for import of 12 lakh tonne GM soya cakeThe relaxation comes after clarification and prior permission from the environment ministry that since soya de-oiled and crushed (DOC) cake...
24 Aug, 2021, 08.49 PM IST
For the first time, India opens doors for genetically modified soyameal imports for poultryThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said anything that is non-food is not within its ambit. Importers, including corpo...
13 Aug, 2021, 10.52 AM IST
Here's the list of some of the famous living creatures that were patentedThe Roslin Institute researchers who did the cloning tried to patent Dolly, her offspring, and the process of cloning her.
06 Aug, 2017, 12.39 AM IST
Higher energy levels and fewer diseases: Health benefits of an organic dietOrganic fruits and vegetables are grown in a chemical-free environment, without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
24 Jan, 2017, 01.33 PM IST
Why xenotransplants through pigs are making headlinesBelieve it or not, pigs might soon extend the lives of people waiting for organ donations.
10 Apr, 2016, 04.28 AM IST
India to ratify protocol to promote innovation in agriculture, healthcareThe new supplementary protocol provides international rules and procedure on liability and redress for damage to biodiversity resulting fro...
29 Oct, 2014, 08.30 PM IST
- Industry told to monitor GM soyabean oil import
The commerce ministry has directed the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) to compile the monthly data of the GM soyabean oil imp...
05 Oct, 2007, 05.27 AM IST
- Govt removes riders on import of GM edible oil
The move has come due to the country’s failure to meet the demands in the domestic market. There is no scientific process to certify if the...
01 Oct, 2007, 01.50 AM IST