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Antibiotic resistance is not new – it existed long before people used drugs to kill bacteria

Ivan Erill -
If resistance is already out there, drug development can offer only temporary relief. The challenge then is to avoid its spread.
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Humans (or something similar) were always destined to walk the Earth

James S Horton -
The broad “rules” for evolution would remain the same no matter how many times we replayed the tape.
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We just taught bees a simple number language – and they got it

Scarlett Howard -
This shows us that while no non-human species appear to have developed number symbols, it is not because they lack brain capacity.
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The honeybee is cute, charismatic, and misunderstood

Bloomberg View -
Experts say honeybees don't need to be saved. By focusing too much on them, we risk ignoring certain problems faced by all the other bees.
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Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX is under fire for its Starlink satellite mission

Sandhya Ramesh -
Astronomers and scientists have hit out at SpaceX’s plan to launch 12,000 ‘Starlink constellation’ satellites, saying it will hurt study of space.
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NASA opens up the space station to tourists for $50 million a trip

Brandon Kochkodin -
Looking for a space getaway? A night at the NASA side of the International Space Station costs $35,000 for all amenities, including air.
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How Russian trolls and bots are fuelling the US anti-vaccination movement

Sandhya Ramesh -
The anti-vaccination movement, whose proponents are known as 'anti-vaxxers', has emerged as a surprise threat in middle- and high-income countries.
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Killer GM fungus helps scientists destroy 99% of malaria mosquitoes in 45 days

Sandhya Ramesh -
The study, conducted by teams from University of Maryland, US, & Burkina Faso's IRSS, spells hope for medics battling malaria.
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Your bowl of rice is hurting the climate more than you may think

Aine Quinn -
The practice of flooding paddy fields releases methane into the atmosphere, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than CO2.
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New study shows bad economic news increases suicide rates

Alan Collins -
The data showed how the average suicide rate increased significantly in the aftermath of the financial crisis for all sex and age groups.
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How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

Shamika Ravi -
The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

India’s gallantry awards system needs reform in standoff era. Operation Sindoor shows why

World doesn’t need another China. Modi’s Swadeshi call shows why India holds the key

Economy

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

Sampurna Panigrahi -
The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Defence

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Javaria Rana -
Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

National Interest

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Shekhar Gupta -
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.

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