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Ronald Ranta, The Conversation

What the closure of a historic pie shop in London says about post-Brexit identity politics

There’s a close relationship between food and identity.

Ronald Ranta, The Conversation
· Oct 11, 2018 · 11:30 pm
Bleached corals in Gulf of Mannar are starting to recover – but overfishing poses a fresh challenge

To save the corals and associated fisheries, fisherfolk need to be educated, say experts.

Ronald Ranta, The Conversation
· Jul 25, 2018 · 09:30 pm
Scientists have discovered the genome sequence of the peacock. Here’s why that matters

The genome analysis reveals 99 genes that are unique to peacocks. These could be responsible for peacock’s feathers and its long life span.

Ronald Ranta, The Conversation
· Jun 06, 2018 · 01:30 pm

A new study sheds light on the elusive Nilgiri marten, a badger-like mammal with a yellow throat

The animal’s nature makes it particularly hard to observe and study.

Ronald Ranta, The Conversation
· Apr 13, 2018 · 08:30 pm