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New species of highly trafficked Leopard Gecko discovered in Bihar's Kaimur hills
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (128+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new species of leopard gecko from the rocky hills of Bihar, India. Found during a wildlife survey on the outskirts of the…...
First Multi-Country Census Reveals Over 180, 000 Critically Endangered Yellow-Breasted Buntings | Research Matters
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? The initiative brought together a diverse coalition of universities, government ministries, and regional conservation organisations. Key participants included the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Nature Life Cambodia, Bird Conservation Nepal, BANCA (Myanmar),…...
First Multi-Country Census Reveals Over 180, 000 Critically Endangered Yellow-Breasted Buntings
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? The initiative brought together a diverse coalition of universities, government ministries, and regional conservation organisations. Key participants included the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand, Nature Life Cambodia, Bird Conservation Nepal, BANCA (Myanmar),…...
New 'Happy-Face' Spider Discovered in the Western Himalayas
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (50+ words) Underwater gliders have captured unprecedented data showing how fierce tropical storms churn up deep-sea nutrients to spark explosive growth in marine plant life and oxygen levels. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math…...
Two new glowing fireflies found in Meghalayan forests; first in over a century
2+ week, 1+ day ago (51+ words) A new review reveals how microplastics from decades-old waste dumps are quietly contaminating India's soil, water, and air, urging an immediate update to national waste policies. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math…...
The Power of the Commons - A blueprint for ecological resilience
3+ week, 3+ day ago (515+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? The heart of our conversation focused on the theme of World Earth Day 2026, "Our Power, Our Planet. For Dr Nagendra, the protection of our Earth lies firmly in the hands of the…...
Decades of satellite data shows expanding deserts in Anantapur
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) Decades of satellite imagery have revealed exactly where and how wind-blown sands and human activity are turning nearly 200 square kilometres of semi-arid Indian farmland into barren desert. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Anantapur district is particularly vulnerable…...
Four new species of ancient marine snails identified while sifting through fossils from Dwarka Basin
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (126+ words) A team of geologists has discovered four new species of ancient marine snails that lived roughly 20 million years ago off the western coast of India. Uncovered in the fossil-rich Dwarka Basin of the Kathiawar Peninsula in Gujarat, the team discovered…...
Urbanisation is reshaping bird communities across Northern India, shows study
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (162+ words) A new study reveals that as small Indian cities expand, different bird species are carving out unique survival spaces among concrete and greenery, highlighting the urgent need for climate-smart urban planning. Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Researchers…...
Scientists identify new gudgeon goby fish species in India's Rupnarayan River
2+ mon, 1+ hour ago (87+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? The naming of the fish reflects the connection to the region where it was found. The species name, bargabhimae, is a tribute to the Hindu deity Bargabhima, a significant cultural and religious…...