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Indo-French satellite to boost climate insight
The Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.12/10/11
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New genes for diabetes in South Asians found
The discovery of six new genes for a common form of diabetes among South Asians could offer clues for ...12/09/11
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India to patent tribal medicinal knowledge
India will help primitive tribes in the remote Andaman and Nicobar islands patent their traditional medicines.12/08/11
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Ancient lake outburst ‘holds clues to climate change events’
Geologists studying the site of an ancient glacial lake outburst in the Himalayas say climate change could cause such ...23/06/11
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Adding nanoparticles ‘makes for friendly biofuels’
'Nanoadditives' can improve the performance of biofuels, and reduce smoke and other toxic emissions in diesel engines, say researchers.10/05/11
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India ‘needs paradigm shift’ on science and technology
Indian scientists have been urged to think creatively as the country develops its efforts to embrace science and innovation.05/01/11
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India takes to new flood-tolerant rice
Scientists hope that a new flood-tolerant rice breed will replace popular varieties in India’s flood-prone areas.29/09/10
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Chikungunya joint pain different from that in rheumatoid arthritis
Joint pain in chikungunya patients often mimics rheumatoid arthritis symptoms but the course and treatment are different.13/04/10
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Africa, India to boost agricultural technology cooperation
Smallholder farmers in Africa are expected to benefit from a technology agreement signed with India this month.22/03/10
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Wild turmeric effective in filariasis vector control
Wild turmeric extract could help control the mosquito that spreads lymphatic filariasis, say scientists.10/03/10
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Manifesto links biodiversity to food security and health
A declaration has listed ways of safeguarding the contribution of biodiversity to rural livelihoods and climate adaptation.25/02/10
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Indian farmers call for local crop focus
India must harness resilient local species to aid adaptation to climate change, says a farmers' jury, and focus less ...04/01/10