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Here's how the fastest fish hunts its prey
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To say that studying sailfish is difficult is an understatement. These fish, frequently referred to as the "fastest fish in the world," exhibit some surprising characteristics as they navigate the oceans in quest of their next meal. Yet until now, nothing was known about how they did what t
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Did you know snakes can hear and react to airborne sounds?
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A study done by the University of Queensland discovered that, in addition to ground vibrations, snakes can hear and respond to aerial sound.
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Before global warming, was Earth cooling down or heating up? Find out
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Accurate climate models serve a key role in climate science and policy, helping to inform policy- and decision-makers around the world as they contemplate strategies to halt the devastating effects of global warming and adapt to existing changes. A review article published today in Nature ad
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New electrical method triggers and analyzes dynamics of brain protein that
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A new method developed by researchers at UC Santa Barbara gives the ability to control and follow in real time the process by which it happens. The technique employs a novel use of low voltage electricity as a surrogate for the natural signals that trigger the protein to fold and assemble, b
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Study finds migraines caused by alterations in metabolite levels
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Migraines are a pain in the head and in the hip pocket, but newly discovered genetic causes by QUT researchers could lead the way to new preventative drugs and therapies. Genetic analysis findings were published in The American Journal of Human Genetics by Professor Dale Nyholt and his PhD c
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Pungent ginger compound puts immune cells on heightened alert: Research
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Ginger is known for activating the immune system. This argument is now supported by new findings from the Leibniz Center for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. Little doses of a spicy ginger component heightened white blood cell alertness in laboratory testing. This
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Two seperate fresh petitions in SC on Hindenburg report and BBC documentar
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Besides seeking a direction to the Centre and its agencies to render cooperation in the probe, the PIL has sought a direction to appoint a retired judge of the apex court "or a committee to oversee and monitor the inquiry and investigation".
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Scientists reengineer cancer drugs to be more versatile
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Rice University scientists have enlisted widely used cancer therapy systems to control gene expression in mammalian cells, a feat of synthetic biology that could change how diseases are treated.
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Building higher islands could save Maldives from sea-level rise: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In the Maldives and other low-lying nations, artificially boosting island heights or building whole new higher islands have been advocated as remedies to sea-level rise.
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Psychological stress impedes performance, even for Olympic athletes: Resea
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Not only did the 2020 Tokyo Olympics take place during the COVID-19 epidemic, but it was also the first athletic event to measure and broadcast competitors' heart rates while world-class archers competed for Olympic gold. Yunfeng Lu (Nanjing University) and Songfa Zhong (the National Univers
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Watching TV good for planet: Research
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According to new research published in the Annals of Botany by Oxford University Press, watching nature documentaries increases people's interest in plants, potentially leading to involvement in botany and ecology.
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CBD shows promise for reducing smoking
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Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, slows nicotine metabolism, according to a recent research, which means it could assist tobacco users to control their desire for the next cigarette.
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