SShortSingh.
TopTechnologyAI & MLStartupsProgrammingScienceBusinessFinanceCrypto & Web3World
Back to feed
India

Sea sponges survive 455 days in polluted Spanish marina, show restoration potential

0
·33 views

Scientists transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted marina in Spain to test their ability to withstand contaminated conditions. The chicken kidney sponge, known for its hardiness, recorded a 91.7% survival rate over 455 days. Remarkably, the surviving sponges also began producing mobile clones, demonstrating a capacity for natural reproduction in harsh environments. These findings suggest that sea sponges could serve as a viable tool for ecological restoration in polluted coastal areas.

Read the full story at Times of India

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Log in to join the discussion and vote.

Log in

Related stories

0
IndiaTimes of India ·

Court upholds dismissal of son's suit over family trust's 65 properties

A Pennsylvania court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Jacob Singer, who alleged mismanagement of a family trust that holds roughly 65 properties. The court concluded that his claim of missing millions was not backed by sufficient financial evidence. It also ruled that he had failed to establish a right to an accounting or to immediate control of the properties. As a result, the earlier decision to throw out his case stands.

0 comments Read more at Times of India
0
IndiaTimes of India ·

Distorted 1834 silver sixpence may reveal a nearly 200-year-old minting flaw

Researchers have closely studied a warped silver sixpence dated 1834. Using detailed 3D imaging, they identified significant deformations that appear to be more than ordinary wear. The irregular features suggest faults arising during production in the steam-powered minting era. The team combined advanced imaging with chemical analysis to better understand these historical defects.

0 comments Read more at Times of India
0
IndiaTimes of India ·

Kishtwar BJP leader disputes Shagun Parihar's mosque claim; Muslim body demands public apology

A BJP leader from Kishtwar has questioned the claim made by Shagun Parihar regarding a mosque. In response, a Muslim organisation has demanded that Parihar publicly apologise. The dispute has drawn attention to the contested assertion and the reaction it has provoked from community representatives. Further details beyond the headline could not be verified from the information provided.

0 comments Read more at Times of India
0
IndiaTimes of India ·

951 Chinchillas Rescued as Ohio Breeding Facility Is Forced to Shut Down

Hundreds of chinchillas were found living in poor conditions at a breeding facility in Jenera, Ohio. Federal inspections uncovered serious neglect and health problems among the animals. The advocacy group Humane World for Animals helped remove 951 chinchillas during two separate operations. The facility's owner agreed to give up the animals and stop operating under the Animal Welfare Act. The case highlights ongoing concerns about welfare standards at regulated animal breeding operations.

0 comments Read more at Times of India