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TopicEvolution

Topic: evolution

Is monogamy natural to human beings? New study compares with chimps and beavers

In a 2025 study published titled ‘Human monogamy in mammalian context’, Dr Mark Dyble examined the mating behaviour of 35 species of mammals.

Did humans invent kissing? New study says ‘evolutionary puzzle’ goes back 21 million yrs

A new Oxford University-led study in ‘Evolution and Human Behavior’ says kissing likely began 16.9-21.5 million years ago, with ancient apes and possibly Neanderthals doing it too.

Chances of a human-alien meet-cute? US study says look for signs in planetary alignments

New Delhi: Scientists have often asked the question—if aliens are looking for us, where should they point their antennas? A new study by US-based...

Who wins in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? Evolution says it’s humans

In terms of raw power, the gorilla wins every time. But humans fight dirty. Judging by our evolutionary success, humans would likely lose many battles but ultimately win the fight.

Hormone that tells you when to stop eating has ancient evolutionary roots. Starfish have it too

UK biologists traced the evolution of this neurohormone known as bombesin beyond mammals. Search led them to bombesin-like hormones in starfish, believed to be 480 million years old.

2024 was hottest year ever on record, first to cross 1.5°C global warming threshold

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

SubscriberWrites: The Evolution Of The Internet

Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) was first awarded the contract to form the same in a local area they called it ARPANET.

‘Reconstructing history of cells to decode evolution’: NCBS prof bags Infosys Prize in Physical Sciences

Dr Mukund Thattai awarded Infosys Prize 2023 for his work in understanding the emergence of complex cells.

600 mn-yr-old water droplets found trapped in Himalayas could hold answers to how life evolved

Scientists from Indian Institute of Sciences & Japan's Niigata University say this explain how glacial period gave way to 2nd oxygenation event. Study published in Precambrian Research.

Why world needs ‘language coding’ to evolve

Internationally recognised codes representing each language, language family & dialect help country systems and organisations correctly identify & manage data.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.