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In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins could face water scarcity: Study

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NEW DELHI: In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins are projected to face severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution, new research has found. Analysing more than 10,000 global river sub-basins, an international team of researchers found that nitrogen pollution dramatically increased the number of river basin systems considered scarce with regards to … Read more

407-million year-old disease-causing fungus unveiled at Natural History Museum

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In a groundbreaking discovery at the Natural History Museum in London, researchers have unearthed a 407-million-year-old fungus fossil, Potteromyces asteroxylicola, from the Rhynie Chert in Scotland. This ancient microbe, paying homage to renowned mycologist Beatrix Potter, is the oldest evidence of fungi causing diseases.Potteromyces asteroxylicola was found infecting the ancient plant Asteroxylon mackiei, showcasing a … Read more