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Monsoons 'remember' to switch on and off - disrupting it could be dangerous, finds study

New Delhi, May 7 -- Monsoon systems around the world - including India's southwest monsoon, which delivers over 70 per cent of the country's annual rainfall - possess physical memories in the form of ... Read More


India unveils genome-edited rice varieties

New Delhi, May 7 -- On May 4, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare released two genome-edited rice varieties-DRR Rice 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1-with an aim to increase production,... Read More


Intermittent fasting: is it the calories or carbs that count?

New Delhi, May 7 -- Intermittent fasting is not only a useful tool for weight loss, it's also shown to have many benefits for metabolic health - independent of weight loss. Yet many people may find in... Read More


COVID is still around and a risk to vulnerable people. What are the symptoms in 2025? And how long does it last?

New Delhi, May 7 -- Five years ago, COVID was all we could think about. Today, we'd rather forget about lockdowns, testing queues and social distancing. But the virus that sparked the pandemic, SARS-C... Read More


Long COVID patients have altered heart and lungs, elevating risks to cardiac and pulmonary diseases

New Delhi, May 7 -- Patients with long COVID-19 may suffer from persistent heart and lung inflammation for almost a year following the infection, a study has revealed. COVID caused by SARS-CoV-2 infe... Read More


Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: Economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries

New Delhi, May 6 -- Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5 per cent of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is, on less than $2.15 a day)... Read More


Tribal farmers in Odisha raise alarm over millet scheme's shift from indigenous seeds

New Delhi, May 6 -- A state initiative meant to revive millet cultivation in Odisha is drawing criticism from tribal communities, who alleged that the programme is displacing native seed varieties wit... Read More


Can drinking champagne reduce your risk of sudden cardiac arrest? Here's why it's only a small part of the story

New Delhi, May 6 -- "My only regret in life is that I didn't drink enough champagne," the English economist and philosopher John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) is reported to have said. As it turns out, t... Read More


Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever - NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming

New Delhi, May 6 -- The National Hurricane Center's forecasts in 2024 were its most accurate on record, from its one-day forecasts, as tropical cyclones neared the coast, to its forecasts five days in... Read More


Can vitamin D help prevent colorectal cancer? The science is promising - but not straightforward

New Delhi, May 5 -- The potential role of Vitamin D in preventing and treating colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing research interest - especially as CRC rates are rising, particularly among ... Read More