Seasonal seas may help coral reefs survive global warming

Washington, Nov 30: A new study has found that corals might survive rising ocean temperatures in ‘tough love’ seas with wide-ranging temperatures.

Coral reefs are composed of tiny creatures that live in colonies in mostly tropical and subtropical waters. Corals are home to beneficial algae, which gives reefs their stunning colors. During prolonged, unusually high surface temperatures, many coral species bleach, discharging the algae and leaving the reefs white and sickly.  

The eight-year study on the reefs of East Africa, led by Dr. Tim McClanahan, Senior Scientist working for Wildlife Conservation Society’s Coral Reef Programs, found that corals living in variable temperatures were better able to survive warmer seas due to climate change.

Here’s how you turn cockroaches into 'zombie slaves'

London, Nov 30: Researchers have uncovered a neurological trick used by a species of wasp that live in tropical regions of India, Africa and the Pacific Islands, to turn cockroaches into 'zombie sl

Worker honeybees ‘cheat’ their way to royalty

Melbourne, November 30: A genetic analysis of South African Cape honeybees, a sub-species of the Western honeybees, has revealed that worker bees overthrow the monarchy by sneaking their eggs into

Cabinet approves revision of cost of International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

New Delhi, Nov 30: The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to revise estimated cost of International centre for genetic engineering and biotechnology (ICGEB) project from Rs. 117.53 crore to Rs.

Cabinet approves National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy

New Delhi, Nov 30: The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for placing the National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy, 2005 on the table of the House and general circulation to State Governments a

Trump's one billion pound golf course goes up in smoke

London, Nov.30: American billionaire Donald Trump's controversial plans to build a one billion pound golf resort along a stretch of unspoilt Scottish coastline has been cancelled.

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Biocon Share Price Target at Rs 520: Motilal Oswal

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Life Insurance Corporation Share Price Target at Rs 480: Motilal Oswal Financial Services

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Devyani International Share Price Target at Rs 160: Motilal Oswal Financial Services

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Eicher Motors Share Price Target at Rs 9,500: ICICI Securities

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Hyundai Motor India Share Price Target at Rs 2,450: ICICI Securities

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