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Schizophrenia: looking out for precursors
Problems in high-risk children were identified early

New limbless lizard species found
A NEW species of limbless lizard said to be new to science has been located by group of zoologists in Orissa. "It is an important discovery and preliminary scientific study reveals that the lizard belongs to the genus Sepsophis'', Prof ...

Light sticks may lure turtles to fishing lines
ALL SEA turtles are endangered species. A recent estimate published in the journal Ecology Letters suggests 200,000 loggerhead and 50,000 leatherback turtles may die each year in commercial fishery longlines. Total populations have ...

Missing gas saps plant theory
A TEAM of plant scientists has cast doubt on one of the most startling research results the field has seen in recent years — the finding that green plants emit methane. Tom Dueck of Plant Research International in Wageningen, the ...
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SPEAKING OF SCIENCE
Bending biology for bearing babies
Egg-freezing can give women more control over their fertility


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FARMER'S NOTEBOOK
Proper big onion nursery management for good returns
Onion being a transplantable crop needs proper care at the nursery level

Management of citrus canker
CITRUS CANKER is one of the most feared of citrus diseases, affecting all types of citrus crops. Severity of this infection varies with different species, varieties and the prevailing climatic conditions. Disease symptoms: The disease is ...

Farm Queries
The stems of our drumstick tree is affected by small earthworms like worms which bore into the stem. Sawdust like material is observed spilling out from the holes. Is there any method to control this worm infestation? A. ...


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