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China: Two Prehistoric Bird Species

In China, researchers have discovered specimens of two Prehistoric Bird Species. Its findings appeared in the Journal of Systematics and Evolution. Changma Locality in China The specimens were...

February 25, 2022

Dearc sgiathanach: New Species of Pterosaur

Researchers have discovered new species of Pterosaurs, who were the first vertebrates to evolve flight. The species include the largest flying animals in history of Earth. Key Facts...

February 25, 2022

Aardvark Calf

A zoo in Cheshire, United Kingdom witnessed the birth of an aardvark calf in January 2022, for the first time in its 90-year history. Highlights It’s a girl...

February 24, 2022

Storm Eunice across Europe

Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever red weather warning in London on February 19, 2022. It was one of the most powerful storms in Europe since 1984, when the...

February 22, 2022

Recent Study on Pollination of Moths

A study has revealed that moths are essential for pollination in northeast India’s Himalayan environment. The study established that 91 species of moths are pollinators of 21 different...

February 21, 2022

UNEP Frontiers Report

The Frontiers Report is released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  The latest report is named “Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern.” This report which...

February 21, 2022

Indian Army’s Bent-Toed Gecko

A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko or lizard, from Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Key Facts The new species...

February 19, 2022

Green Hydrogen Policy

India’s new green hydrogen policy was unveiled, promising cheaper renewable energy, a 25-year fee waiver for inter-state power transmission for projects completed before June 2025, land in renewable...

February 18, 2022

Study on Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)

Recently, researchers traced the tectonic evolution of “Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)” which is a geodynamic feature in western Indian Ocean. Key Facts The tectonic evolution can help in...

February 18, 2022

Solar Waste Handling in India

While India’s solar power capacity is increasing, the country does not have a proper policy on managing the waste that is being generated from solar panels and its...

February 17, 2022

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