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The hidden chemical process that saved 570-million-year-old soft animals in sandstone |

The hidden chemical process that saved 570-million-year-old soft animals in sandstone (Image source: NASA) For more than a century, the Ediacara Biota has quietly confused scientists. These fossils, dating back around 570 million years, capture soft, squishy organisms preserved in sandstone, which is something that really shouldn’t happen. Sandstone usually destroys delicate tissues fast, the…

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Integrating Development and Climate Adaptation in India

The Economic Survey also highlighted the necessity to integrate adaptation with the development plans for the country. A focus on adaptation leads to reduction of losses from impacts, stabilisation of incomes and safeguarding of investments, according to the survey.  Towards this end, the report lamented the lack of adequate finance for taking adaptation measures, especially…

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Ranji Trophy: Pollution disrupts play, players forced to wear masks in Mumbai vs Delhi match | Cricket News

MUMBAI: In recent years, the Mumbai Cricket Association’s ground at Bandra-Kurla Complex has been the preferred venue for Mumbai’s home Ranji Trophy matches. On Thursday, however, pollution and dust from a construction site near the ground disrupted play and raised concerns among players.During the final session of the day one play, Mumbai players Sarfaraz Khan,…

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