Two new earthworm species discovered in Odisha's Koraput

Researchers from CUO and Mahatma Gandhi University discovered two new earthworm species in Odisha's Koraput district. The species, Megascolexjeyporeghatiensis and Megascolexquadripappilatus, were identified during a study and published in 'Zootaxa'. With the discovery, the total number of Megascolex species in the world is now 70, with 34 in India. These species are typically found in the southern part of the Western Ghats.

Tim Friede: Man bitten by snakes hundreds of times helps create broad antivenom

Tim Friede, a self-taught snake enthusiast, endured hundreds of venomous bites, enabling researchers to develop a potentially groundbreaking antivenom. His unique antibodies could help treat snakebite victims globally, particularly in India, by neutralizing toxins across multiple snake species.