What creature can see both infra-red and ultra-violet light? Do rocks grow? Who invented masking tape? Are mole’s blind? What percent of the body’s energy does the human brain use? Big dinosaurs gulped these objects to aid with digestion?

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देश नारों से घिरा, मैं हर सितम को सह रहा हूँ, आँख के आंसू मैं देखो अब खडा मैं बह रहा हूँ। और अत्त्याचार मुझसे देश मैं देखे न जाएं– आज शिव सा ही गरल मैं पान करके कह रहा हूँ॥ भावना बैठी कहाँ है आप भी मन को कुरेदो। आप के बस का ना हो तो, देश किन्नरों को …

Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to loss of white matter in the brain, a research has found. White matter in the brain is made of axon cells, which enable the nerves to communicate. In a new study, older women who lived in places with higher air pollution had significantly reduced white matter in the brain. “Investigating the impact …

Microsoft researchers are developing autonomous drones that collect mosquitoes to look for early signs that potentially harmful viruses are spreading, with the goal of preventing disease outbreaks in humans. Project Premonition, launched by American tech company Microsoft, is developing a system that aims to detect infectious disease outbreaks before they become widespread. Project Premonition could eventually allow health officials to …

Scientists have discovered that a parasite found in most cats can cause mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in humans. Researchers at the Stanley Medical Research Institute (SMRI) in the US analysed data collected from two previous studies regarding a possible connection between the development of schizophrenia and childhood cat ownership. They found that exposure to cats in …

दुनिया में ऐसी बहुत सी चीजें है, जोकि अलग है, अनूठी है, जिन्हें देखकर एकाएक हमारे मुंह से निकल जाता है ‘O My God’! लेकिन इसी दुनिया में कई लोग भी ऐसे है, जो बाकी लोगों के मुकाबले अलग है। भगवान ने उन्हें दूसरों से अलग बनाया है, लेकिन उनका ये अलग दिखना ही उन्हें फेमस और अकर्षक बनाता है। …

A neutron bomb is a small nuclear weapon which makes use of a neutron-rich substance. This emits neutrons and gamma rays lethal within a radius of 1 to 2 kilometre. It does not destroy concrete structures and plant life, but only humans and animals. Deaths are caused due to penetration of neutrons and gamma rays. An atom bomb produces energy …

Birds are warm blooded creatures, whereas reptiles are not. It means that birds, like human beings, have an automatic system of keeping the temperature of the body warm, controlled in hypothalamus in the brain. Reptiles on the other hand, including fish, amphibians and invertebrates are poikilothermic-their body temperature fluctuates with the temperature of the surroundings. As such the poikilothermic creatures do not …

Virus is a Latin word meaning poison. Viruses are non-cellular ultramicroscopic, particles of protein and nucleic acids. They grow and reproduce naturally in the living cells of more complex organisms where they may cause disease. Virus has a variety of shapes, sizes and complexities. Several viruses infect plant other than bacteria and blue-green algae. A large number of them infect …