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Cassava Brown Streak Disease Threatens Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mar 05, 2026

Viral Disease in Cassava Raises Alarm Across Major African Farming Regions

A rapidly spreading viral infection known as Cassava Brown Streak Disease is posing a serious threat to cassava cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. Cassava is a vital staple crop for millions of people due to its ability to grow in drought-prone areas and nutrient-poor soils. Scientists warn that the growing spread of the disease could significantly weaken food security and rural livelihoods across the region.

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Tamil Nadu Leads India in Deceased Organ Donation in 2026

Mar 05, 2026

Transtan Model Strengthens Organ Donation System in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has continued to lead India in deceased organ donation, registering 57 donors in the first two months of 2026—almost one donor per day. The programme operates under the Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN), which has developed a well-coordinated and transparent system over nearly two decades. Officials credit the success to strong governance, public awareness, and the use of digital technology in organ allocation.

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Amazon Amondawa Tribe Lives Without a Concept of Measurable Time

Mar 04, 2026

Study Reveals Unique Time Perception Among Brazil’s Amondawa Community

Deep in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil, the Amondawa tribe follows a way of life that differs sharply from modern societies: their language and culture lack a conventional concept of measurable time. Researchers found that the community has no linguistic equivalents for terms such as “year”, “month”, “week” or “time” itself. Instead, daily life is guided by environmental cycles like sunrise, sunset and seasonal changes.

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Marine Archaeologists Discover Mongol-Era Trade Evidence Near Singapore

Mar 04, 2026

14th-Century Singapore Shipwreck Reveals Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Cargo

A 14th-century shipwreck discovered off the coast of Singapore has uncovered a large cargo of blue-and-white porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty, shedding new light on maritime trade networks during the Mongol period. The vessel, believed to have travelled from China to the historic port of Temasek, sank roughly 650 years ago. Details of the discovery were published in the Journal of International Ceramic Studies in 2025.

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Ancient Sponge Evidence Pushes Back Timeline of Earth’s First Animals

Mar 04, 2026

MIT Study Finds Chemical Fossils of Early Animals in Precambrian Rocks

Scientists have discovered evidence of some of the earliest animal life on Earth in rocks older than 541 million years. The research suggests that primitive sea sponges may have existed before the well-known diversification of animals during the Cambrian Explosion. These findings indicate that essential biological traits found in modern sponges were already present in ancient marine organisms.

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