Soil bacteria, Bt, has a life beyond GM crops
Researchers from Aligarh Muslim University and New Delhi-based National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology identify new strains of Bt from soil samples collected in Northwestern...
Month : November 2017
Consuming fruits, vegetables, and dals cuts risk of death: study
People who consume around 375 to 500 grams of fruits, vegetables, and dal a day are at a reduced risk of death by nearly 23%,...
Indian scientists discover strange polarisation in the Crab Nebula
India’s multi-wavelength space telescope AstroSat discovers a strange polarisation in the Crab Nebula. Indian scientists have documented the results of their 18-month study of the...
IISc scientists develop device to help reduce neonatal mortality
Indian researchers develop a device that promises to reduce new-born deaths significantly. The solution addresses the issue of hypothermia – where body rapidly loses temperature,...