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Severe pregnancy vomiting has genetic roots—6 new genes discovered in major study
A new study in Nature Genetics identified six new genes linked to hyperemesis gravidarum — severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy — across European, Asian, African, and Latino ancestries.
Monkey see, monkey eat dirt—The social science behind primate ‘self-medication’
A Cambridge study reveals macaques are turning to 'geophagy' to settle digestive issues caused by junk foods.
New field guide spotlights Delhi’s 15 unique bat species, shifts focus from vermin to vital
WWF India and the Nature Conservation Foundation released a first-of-its-kind field guide on the ‘Bats of Delhi NCR’, which documents the 15 different species found in the city.
India is racing to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts. AI is helping—but only so far
From OCR data extraction to language models, technology is unlocking access, with Gyan Bharatam Mission prioritising digitisation—but interpretation remains a deeply human challenge.
Japanese start-up TBM made paper out of limestone. It’s ‘Sustainability Revolution’
Launched in February 2026, the start-up's new CirculeX technology promises to fix two of the biggest challenges with recycled plastic – durability and odour.
Cancer therapy may soon skip the lab step — and cut costs
Early data suggests single-infusion treatment can safely reprogram immune cells inside the body, opening doors to more affordable global access.
‘Next step, Mars!’: Trump’s ambitious plan post Artemis II success
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Trump unveiled plan for NASA exploration of Mars after Artemis II crew extracted from spacecraft after splashdown. Trump said lunar mission was successful, invited crew to the White House.
ISRO’s 2nd airdrop test for Gaganyaan successful—it examined parachutes on the capsule
The test capsule—equivalent to the weight of Gaganyaan crew module—was lifted to an altitude of 3-4 km, from where it was dropped into the sea a few kilometres from the coast.
How close is India to the ‘Zero by 30’ rabies goal?
Access to rabies vaccines alone does not solve the problem. Even where vaccines are available, completing treatment remains a hurdle.
PFBR hits criticality—what next on India’s nuclear path to thorium
ThePrint explains India's nuclear programme, conceived by scientist and Homi J Bhabha, to ultimately enable the reactors to run on thorium.
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Vijay’s promises will now face politics. Defeating Tamil Nadu behemoths was easy
The unexpected nature and scale of Vijay’s victory has left not just political observers but even sections within the TVK in a daze.
India-linked supertanker laden with LPG attempting Hormuz exit
If successful, its exit would mark the first observed passage by an India-linked tanker since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing Hormuz transits to nearly zero.
76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment
'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.
Muslim vote, X factor & limitations of regional politics: Takeaways from Bengal, TN, Kerala elections
On counting day, this special edition of National Interest looks at key takeaways from verdicts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam. You’d err if you credit or blame BJP’s success only on Hindutva. It’s more than that.
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