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This tiny, hidden galaxy provides a peek into the past
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Peeking out from behind the glare of a bright foreground star, astronomers have uncovered the most extraordinary example yet of a nearby galaxy with characteristics that are more like galaxies in the distant, early universe. Only 1,200 light-years across, the tiny galaxy HIPASS J1131-31 has
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Cellular secrets of aging unlocked by researchers
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New research has uncovered how genetic changes that accumulate slowly in blood stem cells throughout life are likely to be responsible for the dramatic change in blood production after the age of 70.
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Genetics combined with many years of schooling might cause Myopia: Researc
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In a new study, researchers uncovered five genetic variants that enhance the likelihood of becoming nearsighted as children grow older.
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Kerala HC directs Kochi corporation to cover all drains in 2 weeks
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The Kerala High Court on Friday took suo moto cognizance of the incident wherein a three-year-old child was injured after falling in an uncovered drainage in Kochi on Thursday.
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Research explains why late-night eating leads to weight gain, diabetes
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes. The connection between eating time, sleep and obesity is well-known but poorly understood, with research showing that over-nutrition can disrupt c
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Researchers discover amygdale in brain is reason behind overeating
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], October 20 (ANI): Fear is controlled by the amygdala, a part of the brain. Researchers have shown that the amygdala is also responsible for overeating. Professor Bo Li of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) uncovered a set of neurons in the amygdala that causes mice to devour
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Scientists uncover new deets on ice formation below the ocean surface
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered new details of how ice forming below the ocean surface in Antarctica provides cold dense water that sinks to the seabed in an important aspect of global water circulation.
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Discovery of million years old genes in yeast reveals how parasitic DNA im
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 20 (ANI): New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, in collaboration with the National Institute for Biological Sciences in Beijing, China has uncovered a selfish gene family that has survived for over 100 million years - 10 times longer than any
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Google's Pixel Fold device's internal display to have 120Hz, 1200 nits bri
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): An exclusive report has uncovered a new set of specifications for American tech giant Google's upcoming foldable Pixel device.
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Immunologic defect may leave some vulnerable to rare bacterial infection:
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): The bacterium that causes tuberculosis has a cousin you've never heard of: MAC. This bacterial complex is everywhere, but most people never show symptoms. Yet some people get very, very sick. Researchers have now uncovered an immunologic defect that could ex
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Google's Android 13 code hints at rumored Pixel foldable device and 'Pro'
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): The first Android 13 quarterly platform release beta has been rolled out by American tech giant Google and developers have already uncovered code that hints at a pair of upcoming devices.
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Cravings for fatty foods traced to gut-brain connection: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 10 (ANI): A dieter wrestling with cravings for fatty foods might be tempted to blame their tongue: the delicious taste of butter or ice cream is hard to resist. But new research investigating the source of our appetites has uncovered an entirely new connection betw
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