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Topic: Whale

Move over blue whale, Peru fossils indicate Perucetus colossus from 38-mn yrs ago was largest mammal

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

This ancient whale from Peru may be a new contender for most massive animal ever on Earth

The researchers estimated that Perucetus (pronounced per-oo-SEE-tus) was about 66 feet long and weighed up to 340 metric tons. Its scientific name means ‘colossal Peruvian whale.’

Different but similar — fungi, whales, trees, humans grow the same way, study suggests

The study, conducted by researchers at ICTA-UAB in Barcelona, finds that growth, not metabolism, is the common pattern that ties all complex life together.

China wipes out deadly mosquitoes & mother whales whisper to their calves

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

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How the RSS dialogue on caste changed over 100 years. Sangh and its ‘samajik samrasta’

Contrary to naysayers, the RSS practices what it preaches. It is closer to the Gandhian teaching of improving the individual morally and spiritually to change the external environment.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

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.