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Scientists Surprised to Find a Dead Humpback Whale in Brazil’s Amazon

The Wire Staff 27/02/2019

At this time of year, humpback whales should be...

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Were the Brains of China’s CRISPR Twins Inadvertently ‘Enhanced’?

The Wire Staff 23/02/2019

He Jiankui attempted to remove a gene called CCR5...

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After Almost 100 Years, Black Leopard Documented in Africa

The Wire Staff 15/02/2019

While there have been several unconfirmed sightings in the...

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Size Matters: For Disruptive Science, Make Research Teams Smaller, Not Bigger

The Wire Staff 14/02/2019

A new study says that small teams are more...

The project has also faced strong resistance from farmers and tribal villages, especially in the Palghar district of Maharashtra. Credit: PTI/Files

Bullet Train Gets Clearance to Pass Through Flamingo Sanctuary, National Park

The Wire Staff 07/02/2019

The clearance was granted by a committee led by...

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India to Start Manufacturing Key Components for Thirty Meter Telescope Project

The Wire Staff 06/02/2019

Once ready, the TMT will be the world’s largest...

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Land Grabbers Can’t Contest Election, Seek Loans, Bangladesh Court Rules

The Wire Staff 04/02/2019

A judicial enquiry found that these activities are spearheaded...