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Toxic algae blooming on the Arab Sea
Biology

Toxic algae blooming on the Arab Sea

Research published today 4/5 shows that global warming is stimulating toxic algae to bloom, disrupting fishing activities of fishermen.

May 13, 2020
How are seedless fruits made?
Biology

How are seedless fruits made?

Seedless fruits are grown by stimulating the pistil head of the flower along with the help of plant hormones (phytohormone) that trigger the ovary to develop.

May 13, 2020
How deadly is the hanta virus in China?
Biology

How deadly is the hanta virus in China?

A case of hanta virus infection has been reported in China amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been attracting the attention of netizens.

April 5, 2020
Discovered the picturesque spider of Van Gogh
Biology

Discovered the picturesque spider of Van Gogh

The newly discovered spider has surprised many experts because the texture on the body is no different from painting. Many people joke that, is Van Gogh inspired by this…

April 5, 2020