Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

NEW DELHI: Union govt has banned the export of sugar till Sept 30 this year with immediate effect, a move aimed at enhancing domestic availability and preventing any price rise. Earlier, the exports were under a restricted category, under which a licence was required for the outbound shipments. “The export policy of sugar (raw sugar,…

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Why a Bill Gates-backed insect factory releases 30 million mosquitoes every week

Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…

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The failed radar experiment that changed the world

Back in the late 1970s, a group of radio astronomers from Australia embarked on theoretical research. They aimed to detect the faint radio signals from exploding black holes. This endeavour seemed more aligned with pure science than any practical application. Dr John O’Sullivan led this team at CSIRO, and while they technically ‘failed’ to find…

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