Biological gold: The 46-million-year-old mosquito caught red-handed with a belly full of blood |

Scientists discovered a 46-million-year-old mosquito fossil in Montana. This ancient insect was perfectly preserved in shale, not amber. Its abdomen held its last meal, confirmed by chemical tests. Image Credits: Hemoglobin-derived porphyrins preserved in a Middle Eocene blood-engorged mosquito study by PNAS Fig 1 For decades, the notion of a prehistoric mosquito entombed in a…

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How societal pressure shapes Indian children

“Log kya kahenge” sounds like concern, but for children it often translates into surveillance. It teaches them that the family image matters more than emotional honesty. That appearances matter more than distress. That a child’s job is not to be understood, but to be managed. The cost is high. Children may stop sharing problems with…

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‘Money’s all there’: Stalin reacts to Vijay’s first speech, says Tamil Nadu debt ‘well within permissible limits’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Sunday pushed back against his successor Vijay’s claim that the state is facing a financial crisis, asserting that Tamil Nadu’s debt remains within permissible limits.In a congratulatory post on X, Stalin advised Vijay against beginning his tenure by claiming the government treasury was empty and…

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Iran says ready to ‘teach a lesson’ if attacked after Trump called Tehran’s latest peace proposal ‘piece of garbage’

Iran warned on Monday that its armed forces were prepared to “teach a lesson” to any aggressor after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal aimed at preserving the fragile Middle East ceasefire.The sharp exchange further raised tensions in the region and rattled global energy markets already strained by disruptions in the Strait of…

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Delhi Weather: Yellow alert in Delhi-NCR: IMD forecasts thunderstorms for next two days; what travellers need to know

In a recent update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR over the next two days. The department has warned of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light rainfall. It is an evolving weather pattern which travellers should be aware of as the weather could significantly impact travel plans across NCR. As…

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