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Scared of spiders and snakes? Being connected to nature can reduce it, sug
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Pecs [Hungary], February 24 (ANI): The world is filled with living organisms of every kind and form. While some are very beautiful and adorable for the human gaze, others unknowingly unnerve people. Two of such creatures are spiders and snakes. Intense fear of spiders is called arachnophobia
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How women are leading the charge in emerging tech
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI/Mediawire): Global software and technology consultancy Thoughtworks has always been a leader in bridging the gender divide. Its efforts have been recognized by multiple awards and certifications. Here is a closer look at how Thoughtworks' women engineers a
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DRDO-IIT Delhi successfully demonstrated quantum communication between Pra
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New Delhi [india], February 23 (ANI): A joint team of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-Delhi scientists, demonstrated the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal, Uttar Pradesh, a distance of more tha
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RNA molecules control repair of human DNA in cancer cells: Study
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Solna [Sweden], February 23 (ANI): It has been long presumed that RNA molecules, which are the basic molecules that exist in all living organisms - only participated in protein synthesis. However, a recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed how certain RNA molecules controlled
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Encouraging more STEM Education for Girls, Olay Funds Scholarships with In
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 23 (ANI/NewsVoir): Why are young girls presented with kitchen sets on their birthdays while boys are given toy robots or construction sets? Are our unconscious gender biases holding girls back? According to United Nations, in India women make up only 14
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Research shows science getting closer to reduce seizures, sleep disturbanc
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Las Vegas [US], February 23 (ANI): A recent study has given a new ray of hope by showing that science is getting one step closer to developing targeted drug therapies that may reduce seizures, sleep disorders, and related symptoms common in people with intellectual disabilities.
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Food intake of children driven by their dislikes, more than likes, says st
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Pennsylvania [US], February 23 (ANI): Children often make a fuss about eating especially when they are very young. Hence, it doesn't come as a surprise when people say, "children eat what they like". But the results of a new study by Penn State nutritionists and sensory scientists has sugges
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Cillian Murphy's first look as atomic scientist in Christopher Nolan's 'Op
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Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): The makers of 'Oppenheimer' have unveiled the first look of Cillian Murphy as the titular character in Christopher Nolan's biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Researchers identify secret of Venus, hidden in heat of night
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Lisbon [Portugal], February 23 (ANI): The second planet in our Solar System, which shines like a bright star when seen from the Earth and named after the Roman goddess of beauty, is the ever glowing Venus. Underneath its thick mantle of acid sulfuric clouds, at the surface 460 degrees Celsiu
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Brain of cosmonauts adapt to long-term space missions by getting 'rewired'
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Paris [France], February 22 (ANI): The human brain is dynamic as it can change and adapt in structure and function throughout life. As human exploration of space reaches new horizons every year, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial. Previous studies have shown
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Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev P. Sahni appointed as 'Professor of Eminence' by Guru
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI/OP Jindal University): In a significant decision by the Guru Nanak Dev University syndicate, Professor (Dr) Sanjeev P Sahni, Principal Director, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), has been appointed as 'Professor of Eminence' for a period of
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COVID-19 genetic risk variant protects against HIV: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Solna [Sweden], February 22 (ANI): The SARS-CoV-2 infection affects some people severely, while others have only mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. A recent study has revealed that in addition to risk factors such as advanced age and chronic diseases, like diabetes, our genetic heritage al
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