Shrew like rat species lives off earthworms
August 22nd, 2012 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 22 (IANS) A new shrew like rat species, unearthed in a remote rainforest, cannot chew or gnaw but lives exclusively on earthworms.The species Paucidentomys vermidax, found in the ... Read more...
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Propelled by shutdowns, Kashmiris ‘fish’ for pastime at Dal (Feature)(With Images)
March 7th, 2012 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, March 7 (IANS) Their eyes are fixed on the fishing line bobber, watching for the slightest hint of movement. Sitting on the pillar-studded embankment of the world famous Dal ... Read more...
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Delhi’s homeless prefer sheltering sky to night shelters
August 20th, 2011 - 9:50 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) It's the monsoon when intermittent rains are the order of the day - or night - and roads are often waterlogged and damp. Yet, the ... Read more...
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An insight into regenerating damaged brain cells
March 31st, 2011 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 31 (IANS) A study of nerve injury in roundworms shows how they can regenerate damaged tissues, potentially opening the way to repairing the human nervous system."Though damaged nerves ... Read more...
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Ants, termites can boost wheat yields
March 31st, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 31 (IANS) Allowing ants and termites to flourish on farmlands can boost wheat yields by more than a third, a finding that has a direct bearing on food ... Read more...
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China to breed earthworms to recycle kitchen waste
November 14th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 14 (IANS) An environmental group in China is planning to breed earthworms in a bid to recycle kitchen waste in several cities across the country.Friends of Nature - one of ... Read more...
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‘Biodiversity benefits of organic farming are small’
May 6th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 6 (ANI): A new research from the University of Leeds has suggested that organic farms may be seen as wildlife friendly, but the benefits to birds, bees and butterflies don't ... Read more...
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Chinese man kills boy, 11, eats his brain of to cure epilepsy
March 19th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 19 (ANI): In a shocking case, a Chinese man allegedly killed an 11-year-old boy and ate his brain, believing it would cure his epilepsy.A superstitious man, Wang Chaoxu, of Qixian ... Read more...
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Worm Grunting Gets A Fan Following
December 23rd, 2009 - 7:44 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri,
Dec 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A week ago, the Americans were unaware of a term 'Worm Grunting'. However, today it has become one of the top-most searches on the web, courtesy ... Read more...
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The Chinese student who loves to eat ants, earthworms for meals!
November 12th, 2009 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, November 12 (ANI): A Chinese student loves to dig in grounds and scoop out ants and earthworms - for lunch!Xiao Qiang, in Tianjin, is often spotted walking on all fours ... Read more...
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‘Holy Grail’ of regenerative medicine found?
November 4th, 2009 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 4 (ANI): A new study of zebrafish has put scientists in the U.S. a step closer to unravelling the mechanism behind body part regeneration, a power possessed by some animals ... Read more...
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Earthworms pip humans, dinos in Most Successful 100 Species On Earth table
October 3rd, 2009 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 3 (ANI): Earthworms have pipped mankind and dinosaurs to emerge as the most successful 100 species on Earth in a new league table.Christopher Lloyd, the author of 'What on Earth ... Read more...
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How anthrax bacteria survive dormant stage
August 12th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): A new study has revealed that anthrax bacteria take the help of small viruses to stay alive when in dormant state.The research team at Rockefeller University have found ... Read more...
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Indian scientists find earthworms can be used to produce compost from ‘textile sludge’
July 17th, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 17 (ANI): In a new research, scientists at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, in Haryana, India, have determined that earthworms could be used to produce compost from ... Read more...
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Indian researchers convert textile waste into rich manure
July 17th, 2009 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Hissar (Haryana), July 17 (IANS) Earthworms and some animal manure could convert waste from the textile industry into a rich compost for agriculture, researchers here have found.
Most gardeners will tell you earthworm ... Read more...
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Farmers in Kashmir produce bio vermi compost
May 11th, 2009 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
By Pradeep SharmaKathua, May 11 (ANI): Farmers in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir have started using bio vermi compost instead of chemical fertilizers.The compost is eco-friendly and supports the nutrients ... Read more...
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Darwins pianist wife may have influenced evolution theories
March 4th, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 4 (ANI): A new study has suggested that at least two key evolution theories formulated by the British naturalist Charles Darwin was influenced by his musician wife Emmas daily ... Read more...
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Charles Darwin was autistic, claims leading psychiatrist
February 18th, 2009 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 18 (ANI): Charles Darwin, the author of On the Origin of Species, had a form of autism which is related to creativity and originality, claims a leading psychiatrist.According to ... Read more...
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Tungsten may not be as safe as believed
January 25th, 2009 - 11:18 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Tungsten, once thought to be an environmentally friendly metal, may not be as safe as it is thought, say researchers.The metal is widely used in products ranging ... Read more...
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Earthworms are far more diverse than previously thought
October 10th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Scientists have found that the common or garden earthworms are far more diverse than previously thought, a discovery with important consequences for agriculture.The research team, from Cardiff ... Read more...
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Metal-munching earthworms could be the 21st Century eco-warriors
September 13th, 2008 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 13 (ANI): Scientists have suggested that metal-munching earthworms could be the 21st Century eco-warriors, with the discovery that they help plants to clean up contaminated soils.According to a ... Read more...
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Chandigarh reserachers make fertilisers from hair, get patent
July 10th, 2008 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, July 10 (IANS) A team of researchers from Chandigarh has succeeded in converting waste pollutants like human hair and bird feathers into organic fertilisers, and has now been granted two separate ... Read more...
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Earthworms adaptability to contaminants can provide clues to fight soil pollution
June 3rd, 2008 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): A new research has revealed the molecular mechanisms by which earthworms adapt to exposure to soil contaminants, which can provide clues for dealing with soil pollution.The research ... Read more...
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Pollution forces birds to change their tune
February 28th, 2008 - 11:52 pm ICT by admin
London, Feb 28 (IANS) A new study reveals that male wild birds exposed to pollution develop more complex songs, preferred by the females, though they show reduced immunity. Katherine Buchanan and her ... Read more...
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