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There’s a new problem ⁠— the term ‘modern humans’ doesn’t cut it any more

Scientists are pondering whether to differentiate our ancestors as neanderthals, denisovans, etc, or just call them all 'people' as genetics show modern humans aren't that diverse.

NASA telescope finds exoplanet trio that can unravel mysteries of planet formation

Exoplanets found by NASA telescope TESS can potentially be the missing link in planetary growth between smaller rocky planets & larger gaseous bodies.

Global weather chaos is also damaging crop production across Asia

Drought and floods have devastated livelihoods and damaged crops in parts of Asia that produce palm oil, natural rubber, rice and sugar.

Mega science exhibition comes to Bengaluru, to talk about India’s role in global projects

The science exhibition includes discussion on projects, with lectures, interactions, games and quizzes organised around them.

Some plastic packaging for food is necessary to protect the environment

Prolonging shelf life of food has important benefits for the environment. It minimises waste and conserves all valuable resources involved from farm to shelf.

Here’s how to pet your cat, according to science

Lots of cats do like being touched, but lots probably don’t – and many tolerate it at best.

We need climate-friendly cows, and scientists have a suggestion on how to create them

Given the pure number of cows in the world, intrepid scientists have spent a lot of time investigating their burps and belches.

An asteroid just whizzed past Earth, and we barely noticed in time

The asteroid, labelled 2019 OK, is about the size of a large airplane. Had it hit, it could have wiped out an entire city.

IIT-Mandi scientists show how stories about climate change could help shape policies

Researchers from IIT-Mandi and US institute believe stories rather than scientific data can help people understand impact of climate change better.

Chandrayaan-2 successfully completes second orbit raising manoeuvre, says ISRO

An orbital manoeuvre or a 'burn' refers to an internal thrust system that helps a spacecraft change orbit.

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You can’t ‘wish away’ China, India must balance economic & security considerations, says Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanyal, an economist & member of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, also suggests that if India is to import parts from China, why not allow Chinese companies to manufacture in India.

Compete, coexist, confront & contest: Army chief General Dwivedi says on dealing with China

Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?