Prashant Kumar
@kumarprashant.in
Plant Science Graduate | Science Communicator | Writer | Passionate about Research and Development, Agriculture, Climate & Wildlife.
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Dr. Kanad Das assumed charge as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India, marking the 1st time a mycologist has headed the institute.
BSI, under MoEFCC, has been central to cataloguing & conserving India's plant biodiversity since 1890, with headquarters in Kolkata & 11 regional centres.
BSI, under MoEFCC, has been central to cataloguing & conserving India's plant biodiversity since 1890, with headquarters in Kolkata & 11 regional centres.
September 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Dr. Kanad Das assumed charge as the 13th Director of the Botanical Survey of India, marking the 1st time a mycologist has headed the institute.
BSI, under MoEFCC, has been central to cataloguing & conserving India's plant biodiversity since 1890, with headquarters in Kolkata & 11 regional centres.
BSI, under MoEFCC, has been central to cataloguing & conserving India's plant biodiversity since 1890, with headquarters in Kolkata & 11 regional centres.
The UK has appointed Professor Michele Dougherty as the new Astronomer Royal.
She is the 1st woman to hold this prestigious title in its 350 year history.
The Astronomer Royal role was created in 1675.
The position involves advising the monarchy on astronomical matters.
#Science #Women
She is the 1st woman to hold this prestigious title in its 350 year history.
The Astronomer Royal role was created in 1675.
The position involves advising the monarchy on astronomical matters.
#Science #Women
July 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The United Nations officially designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
This global initiative aims to promote awareness and expand quantum tech applications, backed by UNESCO and partners like Microsoft, APS, IEEE, and Google Quantum AI.
#Tech #Technology #AI
This global initiative aims to promote awareness and expand quantum tech applications, backed by UNESCO and partners like Microsoft, APS, IEEE, and Google Quantum AI.
#Tech #Technology #AI
July 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The United Nations officially designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
This global initiative aims to promote awareness and expand quantum tech applications, backed by UNESCO and partners like Microsoft, APS, IEEE, and Google Quantum AI.
#Tech #Technology #AI
This global initiative aims to promote awareness and expand quantum tech applications, backed by UNESCO and partners like Microsoft, APS, IEEE, and Google Quantum AI.
#Tech #Technology #AI
June 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
A group of biologists has find that black fungus from Earth that can survive on Mars.
They exposed it to the setting of a Martian environment and were surprised to find that it was extremely resilient to the harsh conditions.
#Science
They exposed it to the setting of a Martian environment and were surprised to find that it was extremely resilient to the harsh conditions.
#Science
June 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A group of biologists has find that black fungus from Earth that can survive on Mars.
They exposed it to the setting of a Martian environment and were surprised to find that it was extremely resilient to the harsh conditions.
#Science
They exposed it to the setting of a Martian environment and were surprised to find that it was extremely resilient to the harsh conditions.
#Science
ICMR-NIN in Hyderabad found that bamboo rice may help reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In tests on rats, it lowered inflammation & joint damage.
Scientists believe its anti inflammatory properties could make it a natural remedy for managing arthritis pain & swelling.
#Health
Scientists believe its anti inflammatory properties could make it a natural remedy for managing arthritis pain & swelling.
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May 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
ICMR-NIN in Hyderabad found that bamboo rice may help reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In tests on rats, it lowered inflammation & joint damage.
Scientists believe its anti inflammatory properties could make it a natural remedy for managing arthritis pain & swelling.
#Health
Scientists believe its anti inflammatory properties could make it a natural remedy for managing arthritis pain & swelling.
#Health
Indian astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla is set to grow superfoods like moong & methi aboard the #space station.
This groundbreaking experiment aims to explore sustainable space #farming & enhance food security for long duration space missions.
It marks a significant step forward in space #agriculture.
This groundbreaking experiment aims to explore sustainable space #farming & enhance food security for long duration space missions.
It marks a significant step forward in space #agriculture.
May 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Indian astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla is set to grow superfoods like moong & methi aboard the #space station.
This groundbreaking experiment aims to explore sustainable space #farming & enhance food security for long duration space missions.
It marks a significant step forward in space #agriculture.
This groundbreaking experiment aims to explore sustainable space #farming & enhance food security for long duration space missions.
It marks a significant step forward in space #agriculture.
Massive Solar Storm 🌀
An intense solar storm, triggered by a powerful X2.7-class solar flare the most significant eruption recorded in 2025 is heading towards Earth.
Potential effects include radio blackouts, GPS interference, & visible auroras in unusual regions.
#Space #Scicomm
An intense solar storm, triggered by a powerful X2.7-class solar flare the most significant eruption recorded in 2025 is heading towards Earth.
Potential effects include radio blackouts, GPS interference, & visible auroras in unusual regions.
#Space #Scicomm
May 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Everyone sits in the prison of his own ideas; he must burst it open, and that in his youth, and so try to test his ideas on reality.
- Albert Einstein
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- Albert Einstein
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May 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Everyone sits in the prison of his own ideas; he must burst it open, and that in his youth, and so try to test his ideas on reality.
- Albert Einstein
#Science #AlbertEinstein #Scicomm
- Albert Einstein
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A recent study reveals that men face a higher mortality rate from "broken heart syndrome" (takotsubo cardiomyopathy) than women, despite its higher prevalence among women.
The condition, triggered by extreme stress, shows a 11.2% death rate in men versus 5.5% in women.
#Health #Scicomm
The condition, triggered by extreme stress, shows a 11.2% death rate in men versus 5.5% in women.
#Health #Scicomm
May 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The UP CM and World Bank president launched two initiatives in UP 'UP AGREES' & 'Al Pragya' related to agricultural innovation and digital transformation in the State.
'UP AGREES' initiative pushes for revolutionising agriculture.
The 'Al Pragya' aims to build a robust talent base.
#Agriculture
'UP AGREES' initiative pushes for revolutionising agriculture.
The 'Al Pragya' aims to build a robust talent base.
#Agriculture
May 14, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The UP CM and World Bank president launched two initiatives in UP 'UP AGREES' & 'Al Pragya' related to agricultural innovation and digital transformation in the State.
'UP AGREES' initiative pushes for revolutionising agriculture.
The 'Al Pragya' aims to build a robust talent base.
#Agriculture
'UP AGREES' initiative pushes for revolutionising agriculture.
The 'Al Pragya' aims to build a robust talent base.
#Agriculture
Luna is the best boy mom! We always know Tupi is in good paws with her ❤️
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May 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Luna is the best boy mom! We always know Tupi is in good paws with her ❤️
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#Nature #Wildlife #Mother
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Tiger is a secretive animal. Love to live in isolation. Its sighting in Terai sal jungles is something special.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Tiger is a secretive animal. Love to live in isolation. Its sighting in Terai sal jungles is something special.
Follow : @kumarprashant.in For Daily Interesting Update.
#Nature #Wildlife #Tiger
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May 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Animals also have some instincts that help them to survive, like this👇 action of a newborn fawn.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Animals also have some instincts that help them to survive, like this👇 action of a newborn fawn.
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May 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚨 India has surpassed the US and Europe by producing 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25.
#India #Tech #Development
#India #Tech #Development
May 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
🚨 India has surpassed the US and Europe by producing 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25.
#India #Tech #Development
#India #Tech #Development
A peaceful moment as a group of Indian Roofed Turtles soak up the sun on a fallen log in the wetlands of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve. 🐢
PC : SM
#Nature #Wildlife #Biodiversity
PC : SM
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May 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
A peaceful moment as a group of Indian Roofed Turtles soak up the sun on a fallen log in the wetlands of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve. 🐢
PC : SM
#Nature #Wildlife #Biodiversity
PC : SM
#Nature #Wildlife #Biodiversity
Insect populations have declined by 75% in the past 30 years, driven by habitat loss, intensive agriculture, pesticide use, and climate change.
This alarming decline threatens ecosystems and food security, urging immediate conservation action.
What do You think ?
#Biodiversity #Science
This alarming decline threatens ecosystems and food security, urging immediate conservation action.
What do You think ?
#Biodiversity #Science
May 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Insect populations have declined by 75% in the past 30 years, driven by habitat loss, intensive agriculture, pesticide use, and climate change.
This alarming decline threatens ecosystems and food security, urging immediate conservation action.
What do You think ?
#Biodiversity #Science
This alarming decline threatens ecosystems and food security, urging immediate conservation action.
What do You think ?
#Biodiversity #Science
The endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle has been successfully reintroduced to the Ganga River after 30 years, marking a significant milestone in biodiversity conservation.
20 turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland Complex as part of a dual reintroduction strategy.
#Biodiversity #Nature
20 turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland Complex as part of a dual reintroduction strategy.
#Biodiversity #Nature
May 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle has been successfully reintroduced to the Ganga River after 30 years, marking a significant milestone in biodiversity conservation.
20 turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland Complex as part of a dual reintroduction strategy.
#Biodiversity #Nature
20 turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland Complex as part of a dual reintroduction strategy.
#Biodiversity #Nature
April 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Discovery of Reptiles 📢
Fossil evidence reveals that sebecids, a group of crocodile-like reptiles, survived in the Caribbean islands long after their extinction on the mainland.
These findings provide new insights into the adaptability and migration patterns of ancient predators.
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Fossil evidence reveals that sebecids, a group of crocodile-like reptiles, survived in the Caribbean islands long after their extinction on the mainland.
These findings provide new insights into the adaptability and migration patterns of ancient predators.
#Scicomm #Scifi
April 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Scientists of Northwestern University introduced the world's smallest pacemaker (3.5 mm).
This device can be injected using a syringe and is designed for temporary use, biodegrading within a predetermined timeframe to eliminate the need for surgical removal.
#healthcare #Scicomm
This device can be injected using a syringe and is designed for temporary use, biodegrading within a predetermined timeframe to eliminate the need for surgical removal.
#healthcare #Scicomm
April 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Scientists of Northwestern University introduced the world's smallest pacemaker (3.5 mm).
This device can be injected using a syringe and is designed for temporary use, biodegrading within a predetermined timeframe to eliminate the need for surgical removal.
#healthcare #Scicomm
This device can be injected using a syringe and is designed for temporary use, biodegrading within a predetermined timeframe to eliminate the need for surgical removal.
#healthcare #Scicomm
India signed a deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets worth $7.4 billion.
The purchase includes 22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seaters.
This deal includes training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons and performance-based logistics.
Source : Ministry of Defence
#Tech #Defence #Bsky
The purchase includes 22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seaters.
This deal includes training, simulators, associated equipment, weapons and performance-based logistics.
Source : Ministry of Defence
#Tech #Defence #Bsky
April 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM