‘Tiny bug slayer’ was an ancient relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs
A newly-described reptile species from Madagascar suggests that dinosaurs and pterosaurs had an extremely small ancestor.
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77 new species of butterflies found in Matheran
Scientists have found 77 new rare species of butterflies in Matheran, near Mumbai. The total number of butterfly species in Matheran has gone up to 140.
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Rare plant species discovered from Sikkim Himalayas
Researchers have rediscovered a critically endangered plant species from the Sikkim Himalayas after a gap of 135 years.
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Solar probe reveals sun’s tiny ‘campfires’
A solar probe has delivered the closest photos ever taken of the sun’s surface, revealing a landscape with thousands of tiny solar flares.
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Blind people can ‘see’ letters traced directly onto their brains
Scientists have developed a way to create “sight” for blind people which might one day restore aspects of vision to those with damaged eyes.
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