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Animals, like humans, become less social as they age: Study
A recent study has found that animals, like humans, become less social as they age.
AI designs DNA 'switch' that turns specific genes on, off
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Yale University have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) for gene control.
Research finds one-leg balance as key indicator of overall health
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One emphasizes the importance of balance as an indicator of overall health, especially in older adults.
Promoting relaxation with sandalwood oil
The divine scent of sandalwood: Health benefits of sandalwood oil
The truth about spot reduction fat loss
Many people wish they could magically melt fat off specific parts of their bodies just by exercising those areas.
Breakthrough discovery could slow ageing process
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered how the human body makes skin from stem cells.
Multitasking myths and their impact on one's mental health
In today's fast-paced world, multitasking is often hailed as a skill worth mastering.
Universe is 27B years old, dark matter doesn't exist: Study
In a groundbreaking study, Professor Rajendra Gupta from the University of Ottawa, Canada has proposed that the universe is roughly 27 billion years old. His research also questions the existence of dark matter.
New research reveals remarkable sensitivity of human sense of smell
Contrary to what we previously believed, recent research indicates that the human sense of smell is extremely sensitive and can detect the order of odors at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought.
Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment reduces mortality rate by 40%
A significant breakthrough in cervical cancer treatment offers promising news for women diagnosed with this disease.
Love spicy foods? It could be more psychological than physiological
The love for spicy food could be more psychological than physiological, a recent observation suggests.
Unraveling the mystery of a good night's sleep
The idea of a good night's sleep is often subjective, as scientists at an Australian sleep clinic have found.
Study: Those born post-1945 will live longer than their predecessors
A recent study revealed that baby boomers, those born post-1945, will live longer than their predecessors but in poorer overall health.
Dolphins smile at each other to avoid misunderstandings, study reveals
A recent study published in the journal iScience has revealed that bottlenose dolphins use an open-mouthed expression, similar to a human "smile," while playing.
Pronouns activate same brain cells as names, study reveals
A recent study has revealed a fascinating connection between pronouns and the way our brains remember individuals.
Is 'negative time' a reality? This experiment suggests so
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Toronto, has revealed a phenomenon where photons were seen exiting a material before they entered it.
One-minute phone breaks can improve students' focus, performance: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers at Southern Illinois University in the US, has suggested that one-minute phone breaks could potentially enhance students' focus and academic performance.
World's oldest eyeliner discovered! It's over 8,000 years old
Archeologists have unearthed the world's oldest known eyeliner from a prehistoric city in Turkey, proving that humans used makeup over 8,000 years ago.
Scientists discover potential hidden structure within Earth's core
A team of scientists led by Joanne Stephenson from the Australian National University, has made a groundbreaking discovery suggesting the existence of a hidden structure within Earth's inner core.
PM Modi launches Param Rudra supercomputers: Check their features, locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched three Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and a High Performance Computing (HPC) system in India.
Study links breast cancer to chemicals in food packaging
A recent study by the Food Packaging Forum has identified nearly 200 chemicals, associated with breast cancer, present in food packaging and plastic tableware.
Potato waste may soon fuel your car
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is planning to establish a pilot plant, aimed at transforming potato waste into ethanol.
'If loudspeaker use harmful during Ganeshotsav, same for Eid': HC
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stated that if the use of loudspeakers and sound systems beyond permissible noise levels was harmful during the Ganesh festival, it also has the same effect during the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi processions.
Earth had a ring system 466 million years ago: Study
A recent study suggests that Earth, in all likelihood, had a ring system around it approximately 466 million years ago.
Humans and dogs share deep neurological connection, study reveals
Chinese researchers have discovered a unique neurological bond between humans and dogs.
Lab-made stem cells offer new hope for cancer treatment
In a groundbreaking medical development, scientists have successfully created human blood stem cells in a laboratory setting.
'Wonder drug' for weight-loss slows aging process, extends lifespan: Study
Weight-loss medications may hold the key to not only combating obesity but also slowing down the aging process, according to recent research.
Miniature brain chip turns thoughts into text with 91% accuracy
A team of researchers from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland has developed a groundbreaking brain-machine interface (BMI).
Researchers reveal how your brain sparks in different love moments
A groundbreaking study from Aalto University has pinpointed the exact locations in our brains where love is processed.
World's fastest microscope records brief events like electrons in motion
Physicists at the University of Arizona have developed the world's fastest electron microscope, capable of capturing events that last just one quintillionth of a second.
Education Ministry intervenes as IITs receive GST non-payment notices
The Ministry of Education has intervened following the issuance of Goods and Services Tax (GST) non-payment notices to academic institutions, including the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
Do magnetic monopoles exist? Scientists eyeing potential discovery
Scientists are inching closer to confirming the existence of magnetic monopoles, using a decommissioned section of the beam pipe from CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
MIT's AI-driven brain mapping platform ignites hope for Alzheimer's treatment
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative platform known as Neuron Tracing and Active Learning Environment (NeuroTrALE).
Google, Harvard create the most detailed map of human brain
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Harvard biologists and Google have created the most comprehensive map of human brain connections ever seen.
Water molecules found in lunar rock sample for first time
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified water molecules within a lunar rock sample.
Gamification reduces phone use while driving by 27%: Study
A recent study by Progressive Insurance has revealed that the combination of gamification and financial incentives can significantly decrease handheld phone use while driving.
Researchers are building quantum internet: How this 'unhackable' network works
A significant step toward a secure and revolutionary communication network has been taken with the launch of the Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub in the UK.
Privacy vs. performance: Making AI 'forget' has a high cost
A recent study has revealed that the performance of generative AI models such as OpenAI's GPT-4o or Meta's Llama 3.1 405B, can be substantially compromised by "unlearning" techniques.
Dark matter may hold the key to black hole mergers
Dark matter, the universe's most mysterious substance, may play a significant role in the merging of supermassive black holes, new research suggests.
Scientists discover 'new El Nino' impacting southern hemisphere weather
A new climate pattern, named the "Southern Hemisphere Circumpolar Wavenumber-4 Pattern," has been identified in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, near New Zealand and Australia.