owls are providing scientists with tips on improving the design of the Stealth aircraft. The winged predators could provide clues to reducing noise in future aircraft. The prey of owls

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The forests and the environment minister of Bangladesh Sajeda Chowdhury, has urged the country's Jahangirnagar University authorities not to lease out its water bodies as it will disturb the

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