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India’s biotech surge builds momentum but faces scale bottlenecks

India's biotech sector has rapidly grown from 500 startups in 2018 to over 10,000 in 2025, highlighting its potential. However, scaling challenges and regulatory complexities threaten to hinder this momentum.

Aloyce Mwakisoma, keeper of forest knowledge in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, has died at 45

Aloyce Mwakisoma, a renowned botanist in Tanzania, died in a bus accident at age 45. His extensive knowledge of forest biodiversity and conservation efforts significantly impacted the Udzungwa Mountains.

How do our bodies remember?
MIT MIT

Recent research reveals that muscles have a memory for movement and exercise, which is crucial for muscle growth and recovery. This understanding can enhance training and rehabilitation strategies.

The impact of large language models in science

Large language models (LLMs) are transforming scientific disciplines, offering new opportunities while presenting significant challenges and biases.

Dodo 2.0: how close are we to the return of this long extinct bird?

Colossal Biosciences has successfully cultured pigeon cells, a step towards recreating the extinct dodo, with potential implications for wildlife conservation.

Airplane Aerobatics
NASA Science NASA Science

NASA is conducting flights to study the effects of cosmic rays on air and future space travelers.

Hunting the Most Elusive Whale
Nautilus Nautilus

Researchers confirm the existence of the gingko-toothed beaked whale, marking a significant advancement in understanding these elusive marine mammals.

Hostile hoots make robins eat less at night, study shows

A study reveals that tawny owl calls cause young European robins to eat less during migration, impacting their energy reserves and survival.

520-million-year-old fossil with brain and guts intact is called a "scientific miracle"

A 520-million-year-old fossil of Youti yuanshi, an early arthropod, has been discovered with intact soft tissues, providing insights into early animal evolution.

Curious kids: why do we dream?

The article explores various theories about why we dream, highlighting historical perspectives and modern scientific insights.

17-million-year-old fossil of large extinct songbird discovered in Australia

A 17-million-year-old fossil of the extinct songbird Menura tyawanoides has been found in Queensland, revealing insights into the evolution of Australia's lyrebirds.

All the Life We Cannot See
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Scientists reveal that around 90% of Earth's species remain undiscovered, emphasizing the importance of identifying dark taxa for ecosystem health.