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Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered 'mega-earthquake': Study |
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Washington | October 7, 2022 12:31:24 PM IST |
| 66 million years ago, a 10-kilometre asteroid hit Earth, triggering the extinction of the dinosaurs. New evidence suggests that the Chicxulub impact also triggered an earthquake so massive that it shook the planet for weeks to months after the collision. ... read.. |
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Apple iPhone 14 Plus arrives in India, starts from Rs 89,900 |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2022 1:15:11 AM IST |
| Apple on Thursday announced the availability of iPhone 14 Plus, featuring a 6.7-inch display, an upgraded dual-camera system, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, A15 Bionic and improved battery life, in India and other countries from Friday. ... read.. |
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Astronomers discover 'cataclysmic' star pair with shortest orbit yet |
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Washington | October 6, 2022 1:03:05 PM IST |
| Astronomers at MIT and elsewhere have discovered a stellar binary, or pair of stars, with an extremely short orbit, appearing to circle each other every 51 minutes. The system seems to be one of a rare class of binaries known as a "cataclysmic variable," ... read.. |
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Exploration of Jupiter's moon Europa now possible |
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Washington | October 3, 2022 12:30:40 PM IST |
| Europa is more than just one of Jupiter's many moons; it's also one of the solar system's most promising locations for searching for extraterrestrial life. There is a liquid water ocean under 10 kilometres of ice that could support life. It is, however, o ... read.. |
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Scientists develop system to produce biodegradable plastics |
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Washington | October 2, 2022 11:59:01 PM IST |
| A team of scientists has developed a system that uses carbon dioxide, CO2, to produce biodegradable plastics, or bioplastics, that could replace the nondegradable plastics used today. The research addresses two challenges: the accumulation of nondegradabl ... read.. |
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Study: Urban forests have fewer bird species than rural |
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Washington | October 2, 2022 2:28:13 PM IST |
| According to a new study conducted by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a negative impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of equal quality, urban woodlands have far fewer bird species than rural forests. ... read.. |
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Researchers find how ticks weaken skin's defense function |
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Washington | October 2, 2022 10:29:28 AM IST |
| Scientists have yet to fully comprehend why ticks are such hazardous disease vectors. A team of researchers has discovered that tick saliva suppresses the skin's protective function, increasing the risk of infections like tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) or ... read.. |
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Study creates map of Milky Way galaxy's ancient dead stars |
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Washington | October 1, 2022 11:28:05 PM IST |
| The first map of the 'galactic underworld' a chart of the corpses of once massive suns that have since collapsed into black holes and neutron stars have revealed a graveyard that stretches three times the height of the Milky Way, and that almost a third o ... read.. |
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Targeted reimbursement: A fair price for CO2 |
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Postdam, | September 30, 2022 8:29:10 PM IST |
| If properly designed, a CO2 tax can be both extremely effective and socially just. This is the conclusion of a new study on Global Commons and Climate Change conducted by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Mercator Research In ... read.. |
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There is no need to give free food, Covid is over: Capitalmind CEO |
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New Delhi | Friday, 2022 1:45:11 AM IST |
| Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO of portfolio management service Capitalmind, courted controversy when he questioned the government's move to extend the Centre's free ration scheme for three months till December 31 that will incur Rs 44,000 crore. ... read.. |
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Simple portable device to diagnose detect ischemic stroke |
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Mandi | September 29, 2022 3:55:06 PM IST |
| Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, in collaboration with the PGIMER Chandigarh have proposed and developed a simple, portable and cost-effective device to detect and diagnose stroke caused by impaired blood flow to the brain. ... read.. |
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Scientists discover massive 'ocean' near Earth's core |
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Washington | September 28, 2022 11:58:01 PM IST |
| The transition zone between the Earth's upper and lower mantle contains considerable quantities of water, according to an international study. The research team analyzed a rare diamond formed 660 meters below the Earth's surface using techniques including ... read.. |
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Researchers reveal how filaments form coiled shapes |
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Washington | September 27, 2022 8:59:48 PM IST |
| The ability of E. coli and other bacteria to travel has long been a mystery, but it has now been resolved by researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and its associates. ... read.. |
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Exposing the evolutionary weak spots of the human genome: Research |
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Washington | September 27, 2022 3:28:44 AM IST |
| Mutations can drastically help or hurt the odds of an organism surviving and reproducing. Researchers have created a computer program called ExtRaINSIGHT that tracks the history of harmful mutations throughout human evolution. They've discovered several r ... read.. |
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Old ideas of how hearing works questioned in new research |
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Washington | September 25, 2022 11:28:42 PM IST |
| Researchers at Linkoping University, Sweden, and the Oregon Health and Science University, USA have concluded that the way in which we experience music and speech differs from what has until now been believed. ... read.. |
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Researchers suggest metals may help to fight fungal infections |
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Bern | September 25, 2022 4:00:40 PM IST |
| More than one billion people get a fungal infection each year. Although most people are not affected by these infections, over 1.5 million people die as a result of them each year. While more and more fungal strains are being discovered that are resistant ... read.. |
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Solvent study solves solar cell durability puzzle |
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Washington | September 24, 2022 3:59:01 AM IST |
| The manufacture of high-efficiency solar cells with layers of 2D and 3D perovskites may be simplified by solvents that allow solution deposition of one layer without destroying the other. ... read.. |
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Researchers reveals how 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs evolve |
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Washington | September 23, 2022 5:59:57 AM IST |
| Researchers have conducted a new analysis of the origins of 'bird-hipped' dinosaurs -- the group which includes iconic species such as Triceratops -- and found that they likely evolved from a group of animals known as silesaurs, which were first identifie ... read.. |
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Research: New material biodegrades in ocean water |
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California | September 22, 2022 11:00:01 PM IST |
| Plastics, which are already pervasive in today's society, pose an increasing hazard to both human and environmental health. Evidence of plastic pollution can be found all over the world, from supermarket bags in the deep sea to tiny plastic particles in o ... read.. |
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Study: Star-childhood shapes stellar evolution |
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Washington | September 20, 2022 11:01:52 PM IST |
| In classical models of stellar evolution, so far little importance has been attached to the early evolution of stars. Scientists now show that the biography of stars is indeed shaped by their early stage. ... read.. |
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Scientists discover three new ground snake species in Ecuador |
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Washington | September 20, 2022 8:33:23 PM IST |
| Scientists have discovered three new Cryptozoic (living underground) snakes hidden under graveyards and churches in remote towns in the Andes of Ecuador. The new snakes, which are small, cylindrical, and rather archaic-looking, were named in honour of ins ... read.. |
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Research: Climate change may impact marine environments badly |
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Gothenburg | September 20, 2022 2:29:00 PM IST |
| Planning is necessary to promote the sustainable development of marine habitats, just as there has long been spatial planning for operations on land. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and other institutions are now demonstrating that marine pl ... read.. |
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Study suggests more attention on synanthropic flies, disease carriers |
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Amherst | September 20, 2022 10:31:54 AM IST |
| According to a new study, "synanthropic" flies, or non-biting flies that live with us, need to be paid more attention as disease carriers. While epidemiologists have focused on biting flies, which can spread diseases by transferring infected blood from ho ... read.. |
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Rockstar Games confirms GTA 6 footage leak (Lead) |
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San Francisco | Tuesday, 2022 4:45:09 AM IST |
| Rockstar Games on Monday confirmed that it 'suffered a network intrusion' that resulted in the massive leak of 90 videos of Grand Theft Auto game 6, showcasing its engine, gameplay and more from an early development build. ... read.. |
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Check out how Burmese Pythons eat such big prey |
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Cincinnati | September 19, 2022 1:57:25 PM IST |
| Burmese pythons are enormous snakes that may reach lengths of over 18 feet and weigh 200 pounds. They are also large eaters, capable of taking on prey as big as deer. ... read.. |
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