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Few animals show the link between body size and lifespan as clearly as dogs. Within a single species, large breeds such as Great Danes typically die younger than small breeds such as Chihuahuas. A new study suggests that differences in how DNA changes with age...

New Delhi: India’s wholesale price-based inflation rose to 11.39 per cent in September, compared to 9.92 per cent in August, on rising prices of food, manufactured items, and fuel and power, government data showed Wednesday. Inflation in the food index rose to 8.66 per cent...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: With just a few days left for Durga Puja, preparations are in full swing at pandals across the Capital city to welcome Goddess Durga. Among the major attractions this year will be the Saheed Nagar Durga Puja pandal, which will showcase...

New Delhi: Limiting global warming to around 1.8 degrees Celsius, instead of allowing it to reach 4.4 degrees Celsius, could prevent the loss of 1.89 billion years of healthy life to causes such as extreme heat and air pollution, according to a new Lancet Commission....

New Delhi: For decades, Jantar Mantar has stood as a testament to democracy, where people gathered hoping that their voices would reach those in power. From Anna Hazare's hunger strike, to the Nirbhaya protests and the NEET paper leak agitation, the site has witnessed powerful...

New Delhi: People with long Covid, where symptoms persist after recovery from an acute Covid-19 infection, may have distinct differences in the mix of bacteria living in their mouths and lungs, research has shown. The differences in the lung microbiome are linked to respiratory symptoms,...

Washington: Penguin droppings are helping microscopic algae flourish across Antarctica’s snowy coastline, creating colourful blooms that absorb more sunlight and could accelerate snowmelt. A new study suggests that nutrients deposited by penguins and other seabirds may contribute to the expansion of ice-free areas along the...

Bangkok: Heat is an immediate crisis requiring urgent action to save lives, protect livelihoods and safeguard economies, a senior UN official has said, calling for collective efforts to translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions. Speaking to PTI Videos on the sidelines of Bangkok Climate Action...

A recent survey revealed that the world’s largest free-roaming population of giant tortoises is thriving on Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles. According to researchers, approximately 1,80,000 Aldabra giant tortoises now inhabit the island, marking the highest population ever recorded for the species. The study was conducted...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: With Durga Puja drawing closer, the excitement among devotees is rising, and preparations for grand puja pandals are gathering pace across the City. Among the much-awaited celebrations, the Baramunda Durga Puja has once again unveiled an elaborate theme that aims to...