
Cyclops beetles hint at answer to chicken-and-egg problem
Beetles with cyclops eyes have given Indiana University scientists insight into how new traits may evolve through the recruitment of existing genes - even if these genes are already carrying out cri ... more
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Secret data leak hits French submarine maker: report
French defence contractor DCNS has been hit by a massive leak of secret data on its submarines likely to alarm India, Malaysia and Chile which use the boats, The Australian newspaper reported Wednesday. ... more
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ICJ to deliver landmark climate ruling
'No life without water': settler attacks threaten West Bank communities
Sunbears to elephants: life at a Thai wildlife hospital
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Economy of energy-hungry India may face headwinds
The economy of energy-hungry India is on pace for steady growth that outpaces the global economy, though gains are moderating, Moody's Investors Service said. ... more
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Flooding in Indian holy city halts cremations
India's holy city of Varanasi has been forced to halt cremations along the banks of the sacred river Ganges as deadly floods from monsoon rains hit parts of the country, an official said Tuesday. ... more
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In Nepal's Himalayas, hopes of closer China ties
Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbour China. ... more
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Better understanding seismic hazards
The April 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal killed more than 8,000 people and injured more than 21,000. With a magnitude of 7.8, it was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal- ... more
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Powerful quake hits Myanmar, damaging famed Bagan temples
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 pagodas in the famous ancient capital of Bagan, officials said. ... more
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