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Mass extinction of dinosaurs led to frogs explosion 66 million years ago: study
The study says frogs survived the mass extinction some 66 million years ago, which erased three-quarters of life on Earth including dinosaurs
3 min read4 Jul 2017Greenland sharks may live 400 years, researchers say
Greenland sharks slow growth rate about one centimeter per year contributes to their exceptionally long lives
1 min read12 Aug 2016Virgin births may be common in snakes
Obligate parthogenesis when organisms exclusively reproduce through asexual means is extremely rare in snakes
1 min read7 Jan 2016Fish scales to fangs: Surprising tale of how teeth enamel got their bite
Enamel is the hardest tissue produced in the bodies of people and other vertebrates but scientists have been uncertain about its beginnings
2 min read24 Sep 2015Scientists discover genetic switch for egg and sperm
The gene is named foxl3, and has been identified in a small fish called medaka (Oryzias latipes)
1 min read13 Jun 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared