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A green humanoid figure about two feet high stepped on to the ladder and descended to the ground
New fish species discovered that can detect wavelengths
The deep sea is the largest habitat on Earth and yet one of the least explored due to its inaccessibility.
Ecosystem gets affected at night due to light pollution, says study
Artificial light is a pollutant, changing the natural course of ecosystem.
Widespread transfer of genes is important driver of evolution
These jumping genes are actually small pieces of DNA that can copy themselves throughout a genome and are known as transposable elements.
Doomed white rhino could save species from beyond grave
Scientists have made progress with rhino IVFs and in just few years have successfully harvested female eggs and fertilised them in labs.
New frog species found in Venezuela and Colombia
With multi-colored skin and a distinctive song, the Hyloscirtus japreria was discovered during expeditions over the past decade.
Warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas: report
The lower projection is based on a mercury rise of two degrees Celsius over pre-Industrial Revolution levels.
Find out why elephants are going extinct
Unlike ancient species, scientists find no genetic evidence of interbreeding among two of the world's three remaining elephant species.
Surprising bat genetic trait holds secrets of longevity
Researchers have unlocked some of this bat’s longevity secrets, with hints for fighting the effects of ageing in people.
2 Kiwi birds are rare bright spot in grim extinction report
Red List of endangered species, mostly reported grave threats to animals and plants due to loss of habitat and human practices.