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Nuclear terrorism could be intercepted by neutron-gamma detector that pinp
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], May 20 (ANI): With the hope of preventing acts of nuclear terrorism, recently scientists from Sweden unveiled scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials.
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Researchers find high levels of contaminants in killer whales
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 20 (ANI): A study has demonstrated that new types of brominated flame retardants accumulate in the tissues of killer whales near Norway and are also passed on to nursing offspring.
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Researchers use virtual reality to elicit empathy in healthcare providers
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Philadelphia [Pennsylvania], May 20 (ANI): An integrative review in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences examines the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train healthcare providers in empathy.
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Study reveals a gentler strategy for avoiding childhood dental decay
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Pennsylvania [US], May 19 (ANI): A new therapeutic strategy could help wash away the build-up while sparing oral tissues by targeting the bonds between bacteria and yeast that can form a sticky dental plaque, suggest the findings of a new study led by researchers from the University of Penns
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Researchers identify regions of genome that increase risk for bipolar diso
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Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): During the largest genetic study of bipolar disorder to date, researchers identified 64 regions of the genome containing DNA variations that increase the risk of bipolar disorder more than double the number previously identified.
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Spatial memory in rats can be improved with high-intensity intermittent tr
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Tsukuba [Japan], May 17 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by the University of Tsukuba researchers show that both endurance and high-intensity intermittent training improves exercise capacity and brain function in rats.
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Smartphone breathalyzer alcohol testing devices vary widely in accuracy: S
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], May 16 (ANI): A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania finds that some of the personal alcohol breath testing devices were found to be relatively accurate, while others may mislead users into thinking that they are fit to drive.
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Researchers develop A.I. that can detect sarcasm in social media posts
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Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): During a new study by computer science researchers at the University of Central Florida, they developed a sarcasm detector for properly understanding and responding to customer feedback on social media platforms, which is crucial for brands.
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Short gratitude intervention can increase academic motivation: Study
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Kyoto [Japan], May 15 (ANI): A team of researchers explored a simple strategy to increase motivation in college students by nurturing a positive emotion: gratitude.
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Rutgers reports first instance of COVID-19 triggering recurrent blood clot
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New Jersey [US], May 15 (ANI): A team of researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School reported the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a rare recurrence of potentially serious blood clots in people's arms.
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Researchers develop 3D-printed jelly
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North Carolina [US], May 14 (ANI): According to a new research from North Carolina State University, 3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro-and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed from seaweed.
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Study finds new evidence for electron's dual nature in quantum spin liquid
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New Jersey [US], May 14 (ANI): The results of a new Princeton University-led experiment support a controversial theory that the electron is composed of two particles. This new discovery could upend our understanding of how electrons behave under extreme conditions in quantum materials.
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