World Vegetarian Day: 5 delicious evening snack recipes to satisfy your hunger pangs

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PSA message for vegetarians: A pulao is a pulao is a pulao – not a biryani.

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New cancer vaccine shows early promise for patients with HER2-positive cancers

Treatment with a HER2-targeted therapeutic cancer vaccine provided clinical benefit to several patients with metastatic HER2-positive cancers who had not previously been treated with a HER2-targeted therapeutic, according to data from a phase I clinical trial.

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Bacterial therapy tolerable, shows early promise in patients with advanced solid tumors

A phase I clinical trial investigating the use of bacterial Clostridium novyi-NT spores as an injectable monotherapy had manageable toxicities and showed early clinical efficacy in patients with treatment-refractory solid tumor malignancies, according to new data.

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Scientists use AI to develop better predictions of why children struggle at school

Scientists using machine learning -- a type of artificial intelligence -- with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of learning difficulties which did not match the previous diagnosis the children had been given. The researchers from the Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge say this reinforces the need for children to receive detailed assessments of their cognitive skills to identify the best type of support.

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Making the Shift

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Get spooked, or steal the Kohinoor

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Kareena Kapoor Khan keeps things chic and simple in this ‘Good News’ t-shirt

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Craving for a ‘sweet’ vacation? Stay at this French Cottage made entirely out of chocolate

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Bhumi Pednekar or Malaika Arora: Who wore white better?

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Safe Cities Index 2017: From Tokyo to Hong Kong, here are world’s top 10 safest cities

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Kajol looks lovely in this blush pink anarkali

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Limiting screen time can lead to better cognition in children, says study

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Limiting screen time can lead to better cognition in children, says study

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Unveiling the mechanism protecting replicated DNA from degradation

Researchers have succeeded in depleting AND-1, a key protein for DNA replication, by using a recently developed conditional protein degradation system. Consequently, they were able to gain unprecedented access to the mechanism behind how AND-1 works during DNA replication and cell proliferation in vertebrate cells, demonstrating that AND-1 has two different functions during DNA replication mediated by different domains of AND-1.

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First-born children more likely to learn about sex from parents

Birth order may play a significant role in how children learn about sex, especially for boys, according to a new study.

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Most effective treatment approaches for uveitic macular edema

Injections of corticosteroids directly into the eye are superior to those placed adjacent to the eye for treating uveitic macular edema, one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, a new research study has found.

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Green mango peel: A slick solution for oil-contaminated soils

Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel could be the key to remediating oil sludge in contaminated soil according to new research.

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Now is the time to answer questions about climate engineering disease impacts

Radical solutions to climate change might save lives, but a new commentary calls for caution because geoengineering still lacks a 'clean bill of health.'

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When neglected children become adolescents

Many migrant children separated from their parents at the U.S. border, some of them very young, have landed in shelters where they often experience stress, neglect and minimal social and cognitive stimulation. The latest findings tell a cautionary tale about the psychiatric and social risks of long-term deprivation and family separation as children transition to adolescence.

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Combination antibody therapy results in long-term viral suppression in HIV infection

A new generation of broadly neutralizing antibodies provides a novel approach to treating HIV infection.

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Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth.

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In dangerous fungal family's befriending of plants, a story of loss

Researchers show that gene loss -- not the evolution of new genes -- helped drive the fly amanita mushroom into its symbiotic relationship with plants.

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Genetic basis for how harmful algae blooms become toxic

Scientists have uncovered the genetic basis for the production of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin produced by certain harmful algae blooms.

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Fewer biofuels, more green space: Climate action researcher calls for urgent shift

Growing and harvesting bioenergy crops -- corn for ethanol or trees to fuel power plants, for example -- is a poor use of land, which is a precious resource in the fight against climate change, says a researcher.

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Steelhead life cycle linked to environment, pink salmon abundance

A new study has found that steelhead trout have a remarkable life-cycle variation that responds to changes in temperature and numbers of other species of salmon.

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Cancer hijacks the microbiome to glut itself on glucose

A new study shows that leukemia actively undercuts the ability of normal cells to consume glucose, thus leaving more glucose available to feed its own growth.

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Hidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries

Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to arthritis to cardiovascular disease.

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Veg meals please

A tribute to the vegetarian dishes on World Vegetarian Day

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A wok of fusion

There are of course the Chinese, Malay and Indian elements… and then there are the dishes typically Singaporean

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The difficult garment

For all those tormented by ill-fitting blouses, Ravikkai offers hope

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Notes from Los Angeles

A happy little bubble, Venice Beach is far removed from the fast-paced competition of the city

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Thoughts on Nandita Haksar’s ‘The Flavours of Nationalism: Recipes for Love, Hate and Friendship’

Longing for home food can often be painful

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Ice not only tightens your pores but also helps your makeup stay on for longer

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Risk of Ebola’s spread from Congo now ‘very high’: WHO

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Risk of Ebola’s spread from Congo now ‘very high’: WHO

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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Calling all dapper riders

With manners and bespoke suits at the ready, men across the world will join a global ride this weekend to support three causes. One of them is mental health. Ahead of the big day, two designers and five sharp dressers give us some style tips

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Doodle With A Twist

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On World Heart Day, we ask – does heartbreak ever get easier?

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World Heart Day: Better outcomes, more support, but number of paediatric heart transplants remains low

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World Heart Day: Better outcomes, more support, but number of paediatric heart transplants remains low

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Anushka Sharma, Malaika Arora and more: Best airport looks of the week (Sept 23 – Sept 29)

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Building a flu factory from host cell components

A quantitative proteomic study of how influenza virus affects lung-derived cell lines found that protein synthesis machinery relocates to the autophagosome in infected cells.

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Researchers challenge our assumptions on the effects of planetary rotation

The Coriolis effect impacts global patterns and currents, and its magnitude, relative to the magnitude of inertial forces, is expressed by the Rossby number. For over 100 years, scientists have believed that the higher this number, the less likely Coriolis effect influences oceanic or atmospheric events. Recently, however, researchers found that smaller ocean disturbances with high Rossby numbers are influenced by the Coriolis effect. Their discovery challenges assumptions of theoretical oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics.

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New approach offers high-resolution seismic monitoring of the shallow subsurface

High-resolution seismic monitoring of the shallow subsurface has remained challenging to achieve in practice. Researchers have now developed a spatially windowed surface-wave analysis method using data from a Canadian carbon dioxide-storage site. Using this approach permits accurate and high-resolution monitoring with a single ACROSS unit, and offers the potential to identify natural seismic phenomena and fluid leakages from storage sites.

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Building a flu factory from host cell components

A quantitative proteomic study of how influenza virus affects lung-derived cell lines found that protein synthesis machinery relocates to the autophagosome in infected cells.

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A 3-D-printed phantom head

Phantoms are not just ghostly figures of our imagination, they are also numerical or physical models that represent human characteristics and provide an inexpensive way to test electromagnetic applications. A bioengineering researcher has developed a realistic phantom head for magnetic resonance studies.

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World Heart Day 2018: 3 delicious and easy recipes for a healthy heart

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World Health Day 2018: Ideal exercises to keep your heart healthy

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Experimental Martian dirt: $20 a kilogram, plus shipping

A team of astrophysicists has developed a scientifically based, standardized method for creating Martian and asteroid soil known as simulants.

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Factors linked to mortality after traumatic brain injury identified

New findings shed light on the potential for strategies for prevention and intervention that could improve longevity and quality of life after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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Acne stigma linked to lower overall quality of life, Irish study finds

Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found.

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Quantum mechanics work lets oil industry know promise of recovery experiments

Physicists developed detailed quantum mechanical simulations that accurately predict the outcomes of various additive combinations in water used for enhanced oil recovery.

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Value in unusual type of plant material

Scientists have shown that a recently-discovered variety of lignin called catechyl lignin (C-lignin) has attributes that could make it well-suited as the starting point for a range of bioproducts.

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Bacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells' defenses

Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection.

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Bacterial protein mimics DNA to sabotage cells' defenses

Researchers report some of the details of how Salmonella shuts down an immune pathway after infection.

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World Heart Day: An excerpt from Sandeep Jauhar’s novel ‘Heart’

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New insights into the structure of a killer protein

Researchers have gained new insights into the structure of the killer protein Bax. The protein induces programmed cell death, the method by which the body disposes of cells that are no longer needed or have been pathologically altered. Since Bax is constantly changing its location in the cell, its structure is difficult to investigate.

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New insights into the structure of a killer protein

Researchers have gained new insights into the structure of the killer protein Bax. The protein induces programmed cell death, the method by which the body disposes of cells that are no longer needed or have been pathologically altered. Since Bax is constantly changing its location in the cell, its structure is difficult to investigate.

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Teens who've tried marijuana have used it in more than one form

Most teens who've tried marijuana used it in more than one form, according to a new study, raising concerns about adolescent health amid a booming cannabis market.

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Diet diary: The sleep hormone

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On the Shelf: Class Apart

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Rogues’ Gallery

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The Dying of the Light

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Where’s the money coming from?

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Diet diary: The sleep hormone

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New, highly stable catalyst may help turn water into fuel

Breaking the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen in water could be a key to the creation of hydrogen in a sustainable manner, but finding an economically viable technique for this has proved difficult. Researchers report a new hydrogen-generating catalyst that clears many of the obstacles -- abundance, stability in acid conditions and efficiency.

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Did key building blocks for life come from deep space?

All living beings need cells and energy to replicate. Without these fundamental building blocks, living organisms could not exist. Little was known about a key element in the building blocks, phosphates, until now. Researchers have now provide compelling new evidence that this component for life was generated in outer space and delivered to Earth in its first one billion years by meteorites or comets.

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How Sacred Ibis mummies provided the first test of evolution

A debate over mummified birds brought to France after Napoleon's conquest of Egypt played a central role in delaying acceptance of evolutionary theory; an episode in the history of biology.

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Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss in obese children

Vitamin D supplements may promote weight loss and reduce risk factors for future heart and metabolic disease in overweight and obese children, according to new research. These findings indicate that simple vitamin D supplementation may be part of an effective strategy to tackle childhood obesity and reduce the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, in adulthood.

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Research teams find widespread inflammation in the brains of fibromyalgia patients

A study has documented for the first time widespread inflammation in the brains of patients with the poorly understood condition called fibromyalgia.

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2018 Arctic summertime sea ice minimum extent tied for sixth lowest on record

Arctic sea ice likely reached its 2018 lowest extent on Sept. 19 and again on Sept. 23, 2018. Analysis of satellite data showed that, at 1.77 million square miles (4.59 million square kilometers), 2018 effectively tied with 2008 and 2010 for the sixth lowest summertime minimum extent in the satellite record.

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Women much less likely to ask questions in academic seminars than men

A new study reveals a stark disparity between male and female participation in departmental seminars which helps to explain the 'leaky pipeline' of female representation in academic careers. The observational study of 250 events at 35 institutions found that women are 2.5 times less likely to ask a question in seminars than men. The researchers argue this reflects significant differences in self-reported feelings towards speaking up and offers recommendations to ensure all voices are heard.

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The hormone FGF23 is linked to structural deficits in the brain

Scientists find that high levels of a hormone called FGF23 are linked to changes in brain structure. They are associated with structural changes in the brain's frontal lobes.

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How a sleeping cancer awakens and metastasizes

Scientists have determined one of the ways in which cancers in remission can spring back into action. This knowledge has inspired a new treatment idea designed to prevent cancer recurrence and metastasis.

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Physical exercise improves the elimination of toxic proteins from muscles

A new study could contribute to the development of alternatives to treat muscle weakness and atrophy. An article describes how rats subjected to an aerobic exercise routine preserved their muscle's contractility properties and their autophagic system's memory even after having a sciatic nerve injury induced.

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Your Facebook friends don't mean it, but they're likely hurting you daily, study finds

Hindered thought and negative emotions may be linked to unintended social exclusion on Facebook and other social media sites, according to new research.

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Pulling her weight: Actor Jameela Jamil on her ‘I Weigh’ movement and more

Unapologetic Jameela Jamil on the photo-editing epidemic and how her ‘I Weigh’ movement has been transformative

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How Natural Killer cells regulate protective HIV antibodies

In the quest to develop a vaccine that triggers the immune system to prevent HIV infection, researchers have focused on identifying and eliciting a particular type of antibody that is capable of neutralizing the virus.

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Sugar-powered sensor developed to detect, prevent disease

Researchers have developed an implantable, biofuel-powered sensor that runs on sugar and can monitor a body's biological signals to detect, prevent and diagnose diseases.

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We saw people wearing bucket hats at Paris Fashion Week. Are they back?

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How Natural Killer cells regulate protective HIV antibodies

In the quest to develop a vaccine that triggers the immune system to prevent HIV infection, researchers have focused on identifying and eliciting a particular type of antibody that is capable of neutralizing the virus.

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Predicting US end-of-season corn yield

Researchers have developed a new method of predicting end-of-season corn yield that outperforms the USDA's estimations, in a scientifically rigorous and reproducible way.

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Amazon mangroves store twice as much carbon per acre as region's famous rainforest

Scientists have determined for the first time that Amazon's waterlogged coastal mangrove forests, which are being clear cut for cattle pastures and shrimp ponds, store significantly more carbon per acre than the region's famous rainforest.

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Esha Gupta’s colourful outfit is perfect for a date night; see pics

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Dia Mirza shows an unusual way to wear a sari and it gets a thumbs up from us

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Head to the IGNCA complex in Delhi to experience the Bhutanese way of life

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Skin is a battlefield for mutations

Normal skin contains a patchwork of mutated cells, yet very few go on to eventually form cancer and scientists have now uncovered the reason why. Researchers genetically engineered mice to show that mutant cells in skin tissue compete with each other, with only the fittest surviving. The results suggest that normal skin in humans is more resilient to cancer than previously thought.

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Neglected baby beetles evolve greater self-reliance

Zoologists exposed hundreds of burying beetles to two levels of parental care, for 13 generations. The researchers found that when parents fed meat to their babies' mouth-to-mouth, the larvae evolved relatively smaller mandibles. By contrast, when the parents were removed from their young and larvae were forced to self-feed, the larvae evolved significantly larger jaws to compensate for the lack of help.

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How some algae may survive climate change

Green algae that evolved to tolerate hostile and fluctuating conditions in salt marshes and inland salt flats are expected to survive climate change, thanks to hardy genes they stole from bacteria.

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Feeding ants dopamine might make them smarter foragers

In an ant colony, few tasks are as important as gathering food. But the desert heat can pose a challenge for an ant on foraging duty. Recent findings show how dopamine may influence the behavior of ant foragers in the desert.

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Ancient past of a body plan code probed

Researchers have opened a window on another piece of evolutionary biology. They have found that Hox genes, which are key regulators of the way the bodies of bilaterally symmetrical animals form, also play a role in controlling the radially symmetric body plan of the starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis.

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Why a 'cuckoo in the nest' can go undetected

Researchers have shed light on why some species cannot tell the difference between their own offspring and those of intruders that have been slipped into their nests.

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Improved In vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development

Researchers have developed a method for quantitatively assessing atherosclerotic plaque buildup in mice. They transplanted X-ray-irradiated low-density-lipoprotein-knockout mice with bone marrow cells expressing near-infrared fluorescent protein, which subsequently developed into fluorescent macrophages. These macrophages congregated specifically in atherosclerotic plaques that arose after feeding on a high-cholesterol diet. In vivo imaging detected the amount of aortic plaque formed and its change over time, which could help in assessing the efficacy of anti-atherosclerotic drugs.

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Observing the development of a deep-sea greenhouse gas filter

In a long-term study, marine scientists for the first time observed the colonization of a deep-sea mud volcano after its eruption. Only slowly, rich life develops around the crater. The first settlers are tiny organisms that eat methane escaping from the volcano. Thereby, they keep this greenhouse gas from reaching the atmosphere. The present study describes how the colonization of the mud volcano proceeds and when the tiny methane-munchers get going.

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Bringing depression to the office

The writer shares her personal experiences of being part of the workforce with an invisible — and hidden — illness

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Anand Ahuja on his love for sneakers

When Priyanka Chopra’s fiancé Nick Jonas matched his traditional Indian outfit with a pair of sneakers at his engagement ceremony recently, the Twitte

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Drop by Beirut-inspired Rue du Liban restaurant in Mumbai

With Art Deco inspirations and custom interiors, entrepreneur Jay Mehta is behind Mumbai’s newest fine-dining

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Mental health: The dark side of going viral

With increasing competition and the race for page views, news and entertainment creators weigh in on the challenges behind the scenes and share their solutions

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Bollywood stars took the red carpet by storm at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2018

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Pulling her weight: Actor Jameela Jamil on her ‘I Weigh’ movement and more

Unapologetic Jameela Jamil on the photo-editing epidemic and how her ‘I Weigh’ movement has been transformative

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What’s in your trash?

Source segregation, composting and a zero-plastic policy. Get on track and manage your waste effectively. By Nidhi Adlakha

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A platter full of seafood

This food festival gives you a taste of the best of fish and crabs from the Kakinada region

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Running on sunshine: solar-powered firsts in India

A solar-powered ferry boat, charging station and water generator. Three companies providing renewable alternatives that go beyond household electricity

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Explore the dark side

There’s a lot that you can do to give your home dramatic flair, says Teja Lele Desai

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Is meditation the answer?: Dr Shyam Bhat of the The Live Love Laugh Foundation explains

The practice is not a quick-fix solution to treat mental illness, says the trustee at Deepika Padukone’s Mumbai-based The Live Love Laugh Foundation. He explains why

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What’s in your trash?

Source segregation, composting and a zero-plastic policy. Get on track and manage your waste effectively. By Nidhi Adlakha

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Promoting mental health in colleges

Millennials love hanging out on the Internet, which is where this non-profit aims to start a conversation about mental health on college campuses. But the plan is also to take things offline

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Technology that can help you feel better

In August 2017, WIRED magazine stated that “meditation apps are incredibly ironic”. But technology is not always the enemy. While it can certainly exa

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How Massimo Bottura, the world's best chef, creates designer meals from rescued food

The world’s best chef runs a three-starred Michelin restaurant in Modena, Italy. He also cooks for the homeless

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Anushka Sharma gives lessons on how to spice up monotone outfits

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Chennai’s Quattro: where food is an art

Vegetarian delight Quattro offers food that is Italian and Mexican. Expect both drama and dry ice.

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Your Own Garden of Eden: 2

Good care can ensure a handsome yield of custard apple, chikoo, guava, papaya, sweet lime, orange, and banana

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Now serving: Coffee with olive oil

Chef Lionel Giraud on the gourmet product which was created along with Alexis Muñoz

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Clubbing in Thoothukudi

You don’t need to dress up to hit the nightclubs of Thoothukudi. Just go hungry, and follow your nose

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Of beauty with sustainability

Jyoti Reddy on her tryst with eri silk and how a touch of glamour can make organic and sustainable clothes opulent

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Happy Birthday, Ranbir Kapoor: 5 times the actor impressed us with his fashion sense

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Childhood poverty may have lasting effects on cognitive skills in old age

Children who grow up in poverty or who are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged may be more likely in old age to score lower than others on tests of cognitive skills, according to a new study.

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Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis

Patients with cystic fibrosis who carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their lungs had significantly lower microbial diversity and more aggressive disease, according to a small study.

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Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients

Researchers have shown that autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (auto-FMT) is a safe, effective way to replenish beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients requiring intense antibiotics during allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Understanding antibiotic resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis

Patients with cystic fibrosis who carried antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their lungs had significantly lower microbial diversity and more aggressive disease, according to a small study.

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Fecal microbiota transplantation helps restore beneficial bacteria in cancer patients

Researchers have shown that autologous fecal microbiota transplantation (auto-FMT) is a safe, effective way to replenish beneficial gut bacteria in cancer patients requiring intense antibiotics during allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Newer contraceptive pills linked to reduced ovarian cancer risk in young women

New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study.

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Big increase in economic costs if cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are delayed

Stronger efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions should be undertaken to avoid global warming of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius -- without relying on potentially more expensive or risky technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or reduce the amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface.

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Plate tectonics may have been active on Earth since the very beginning

A new study suggests that plate tectonics -- a scientific theory that divides the earth into large chunks of crust that move slowly over hot viscous mantle rock -- could have been active from the planet's very beginning. The new findings defy previous beliefs that tectonic plates were developed over the course of billions of years.

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Limiting children's recreational screen time to less than two hours a day linked to better cognition, study finds

Limiting recreational screen time to less than two hours a day, and having sufficient sleep and physical activity is associated with improved cognition, compared with not meeting any recommendations, according to an observational study of more than 4,500 US children aged 8-11 years old.

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Brexit will affect the UK's ability to tackle illicit drugs trade, warn experts

Exclusion from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) because of Brexit will have serious consequences for public health in the UK, warn experts.

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Regional seismic data help locate September 2017 North Korean nuclear test

The epicenter of the Sept. 3, 2017, nuclear test explosion in North Korea occurred about 3.6 kilometers northwest of the country's first nuclear test in October 2006, according to a new high-precision analysis of the explosion and its aftermath.

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Despite restaurant pledges, most kids receive unhealthy items with fast-food kids' meals, study finds

A new study of parents' fast-food restaurant purchases for their children finds that 74 percent of kids still receive unhealthy drinks and/or side items with their kids' meals when visiting America's largest restaurant chains.

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New bird flu viruses in ducks after vaccines largely prevented H7N9 in chickens

In response to bird flu pandemics starting in 2013, officials in China introduced a new vaccine for chickens in September 2017. Recent findings suggest that the vaccine largely worked but detected two new genetic variations of the H7N9 and H7N2 subtypes in unvaccinated ducks.

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Breakthrough in the hunt for a vaccine against foal pneumonia

A vaccine against deadly foal pneumonia might finally be within reach, thanks to new research. The breakthrough could potentially save the lives of thousands of foals every year.

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Device that integrates solar cell and battery could store electricity outside the grid

Scientists have harnessed the abilities of both a solar cell and a battery in one device -- a 'solar flow battery' that soaks up sunlight and efficiently stores it as chemical energy for later on-demand use. Their research could make electricity more accessible in remote regions of the world.

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New bird flu viruses in ducks after vaccines largely prevented H7N9 in chickens

In response to bird flu pandemics starting in 2013, officials in China introduced a new vaccine for chickens in September 2017. Recent findings suggest that the vaccine largely worked but detected two new genetic variations of the H7N9 and H7N2 subtypes in unvaccinated ducks.

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Hospital privacy curtains may harbor dangerous germs

Without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria, posing a threat to patient safety, according to new research.

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Deaths of despair: The opioid epidemic is just part of the problem

Opioid-related deaths contributed to more than 60,000 U.S. lives lost in 2016 but absolute declines in life expectancy relative to other countries and in various measures of psychosocial well-being have been observed starting as early as 1980. Researchers provide an overview of trends toward both increasing despair and declining health observed among many groups of people in the United States.

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Enhanced rehab for stroke doubles movement recovery

A novel therapy technique has been shown in a pilot study to double the rate of upper limb recovery in stroke patients, a leap forward in treating the nearly 800,000 Americans who suffer strokes each year.

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Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems

Researchers found that smoking weakens the ability for pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease.

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Polymer coating cools down buildings

Engineers have invented a high-performance exterior PDRC polymer coating with nano-to-microscale air voids that acts as a spontaneous air cooler and can be fabricated, dyed, and applied like paint on rooftops, buildings, water tanks, vehicles, even spacecraft -- anything that can be painted. They used a solution-based phase-inversion technique that gives the polymer a porous foam-like structure.

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Vampire bats found to carry infectious bacteria at high rates

A study found Bartonella infections in vampire bats are highly prevalent in Peru and Belize, and that Bartonella genotypes are distributed widely, rather than clustered geographically.

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New invasive bryozoan arrives in Alaskan waters

Alaska has a near-pristine marine ecosystem--it has fewer invasive species in its waters than almost any other state in the U.S. But that could be changing. With help from local volunteers, biologists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and Temple University have reported a new invasive species in the Ketchikan region, the invertebrate filter-feeder Bugula neritina, and documented the continuing spread of three other non-native species.

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Following the path of chemicals through the soil

A new and quick way to predict the transport of chemicals through the soil has been developed.

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Hawai'i land impacted by sea level rise may be double previous estimates

By including models of dynamical physical processes such as erosion and wave run-up, a team of researchers has determined that land area in Hawai'i vulnerable to future sea level rise may be double previous estimates.

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Ride-hailing increases vehicle miles traveled

Ride-hailing accounts for an 83 percent increase in the miles cars travel for ride-hailing passengers in Denver's metro area.

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For the LGBTQ+ community living in small town India, there’s a long road to acceptance

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'Cellular memory' of DNA damage in oocyte quality control

Females are born with a finite number of eggs that come from a much larger pool of millions of precursor cells. New research shows how cells that have experienced DNA damage are removed from this pool, so only the highest quality oocytes can become eggs.

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New gene variants associated with chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Medical researchers have now identified three novel genetic variants associated with chronic back pain.

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Large stretches of coral reefs can be rehabilitated

Coral reefs can be rehabilitated over large scales using a relatively inexpensive technique.

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Aphids use sight to avoid deadly bacteria, could lead to pest control

Pea aphids -- a serious agricultural pest -- have the ability to see and avoid a common, aphid-killing bacteria on plant leaves, according to a new study.

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Ledumahadi mafube: South Africa's new jurassic giant

A new species of a giant dinosaur has been found in South Africa's Free State Province. The plant-eating dinosaur, named Ledumahadi mafube, weighed 12 tons and stood about four meters high at the hips. Ledumahadi mafube was the largest land animal alive on Earth when it lived, nearly 200 million years ago. It was roughly double the size of a large African elephant.

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PCB pollution threatens to wipe out killer whales

More than 40 years after the first initiatives were taken to ban the use of PCBs, the chemical pollutants remain a deadly threat to animals at the top of the food chain. A new study shows that the current concentrations of PCBs can lead to the disappearance of half of the world's populations of killer whales from the most heavily contaminated areas within a period of just 30-50 years.

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Beach sand ripples can be fingerprints for ancient weather conditions

Beach sand ripples can be fingerprints for ancient weather conditions, study shows.

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Tomatoes 'mixing chemical cocktails': Early detection of disease resistance in food crops

Bacterial wilt devastates food crops world-wide. It destroys major crop plants such as tomatoes, potatoes, bananas and ginger. So far farmers have had to plant and wait for mature plants to observe resistance. Now research shows a possible way of saving time and reducing risk significantly for farmers and plant breeders. A new approach promises to forecast cultivar resistance at seedling stage. Scientists use plant metabolomics and statistics to decode the plants' chemical defenses.

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Damaged liver cells undergo reprogramming to regenerate

New research conducted by biochemists has determined how damaged liver cells repair and restore themselves through a signal to return to an early stage of postnatal organ development.

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Researchers find precipitation thresholds regulate carbon exchange

One of the major sources of uncertainty about the future climate is whether ecosystems will continue to take up carbon dioxide or release it to the atmosphere. Researchers confronted this problem using atmospheric measurements and satellite observations to test model simulations.

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Damaged liver cells undergo reprogramming to regenerate

New research conducted by biochemists has determined how damaged liver cells repair and restore themselves through a signal to return to an early stage of postnatal organ development.

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Novel method produces highest-ever signals for human embryonic stem cell detection

Researchers have developed a way to achieve an ultra-high bioelectric signal from human embryonic stem cells. Using direct current-voltage methods and few-layered 2D molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) sheets, they produced cell signals two-orders of magnitude higher than previous electrical-based detection methods. This method can be combined with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor circuits to produce a broadly applicable, fast and damage-free stem cell detection method to identify stem cell pluripotency.

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Postnatal depression could be linked to fewer daylight hours during late pregnancy

Women in late pregnancy during darker months of the year may have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression once their babies are born. This is consistent with what is known about the relationship between exposure to natural light and depression among adults in the general population.

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Method to determine oxidative age could show how aging affects nanomaterial's properties

New work looks to understand how iron oxide nanoparticles age, and how aging may change their functional or safety profiles. By combining lab-based Mössbauer spectroscopy with 'center of gravity' analysis, researchers can quantify the diffusive oxidation of magnetite into maghemite, and track the process. The work is poised to help understand the aging mechanisms in nanomaterials, and how these effects change the way they interact with the human body.

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Can we teach heart cells to grow up?

Scientists have been trying to replace damaged heart tissue using lab-made heart-muscle cells, either injected or in patch form. But the resulting muscle doesn't work very well because the cells are stuck in an immature stage. Using a novel CRISPR/Cas9 technique, a new study finds a master gene, Srf, that's required for the cells to become fully fledged, contractile adult cells.

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Mitigating stress, PTSD risk in warfighters

Researchers have developed a technique that has the potential to provide measures that facilitate the development of procedures to mitigate stress and the onset of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder in warfighters.

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Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers

Teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors, according to a new study. Especially prone to aggressive tendencies are those who also have high levels of impulsivity. Parental involvement, however, can make a difference.

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Well established theories on patterns in evolution might be wrong

How do the large-scale patterns we observe in evolution arise? A new article argues that many of them are a type of statistical artifact caused by our unavoidably recent viewpoint looking back into the past. As a result, it might not be possible to draw any conclusions about what caused the enormous changes in diversity we see through time.

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The warm glow of kindness is real, even when there's nothing in it for you

We feel the benefit of kind acts regardless of whether they are altruistic or strategically motivated.

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Silver fox study reveals genetic clues to social behavior

After more than 50 generations of selective breeding, a new study compares gene expression of tame and aggressive silver foxes in two areas of the brain, shedding light on genes responsible for social behavior.

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A protein prevents plants from premature flowering

The induction of flowering is of major importance from an ecological and agronomic point of view. Environmental factors regulate flowering time, the mechanisms of which have been the subject of many studies. A team has discovered that UV-B, a type of radiation that is a natural component of sunlight can be a powerful inducer of flowering, but that a protein called RUP2 blocks their action to prevent early flowering.

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Genetically engineered viruses discern, destroy E. coli in drinking water

To rapidly detect the presence of E. coli in drinking water, food scientists now can employ a bacteriophage -- a genetically engineered virus -- in a test used in hard-to-reach areas around the world.

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Brighten up your interiors with pastels

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Indians looking at offbeat destinations for travel

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India has tastes, sensibilities very similar to Pakistan: Designer

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African swine fever: No known risk to consumers

The African swine fever (ASF) that is currently rife in Europe does not pose a health hazard to humans, according to new research.

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World Tourism Day: What is the Indian traveller looking for?

When looking for hotels or a homestay, the first thought that probably crosses your mind these days is, “How many reviews does this place have?” And i

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African swine fever: No known risk to consumers

The African swine fever (ASF) that is currently rife in Europe does not pose a health hazard to humans, according to new research.

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Virtual reality motion sickness may be predicted and counteracted

Researchers have made progress towards predicting who is likely to feel sick from virtual reality technology.

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Educating the next generation of medical professionals with machine learning is essential

Artificial intelligence (AI) driven by machine learning (ML) algorithms is a branch in the field of computer science that is rapidly gaining popularity within the healthcare sector. However, graduate medical education and other teaching programs within academic teaching hospitals across the US and around the world have not yet come to grips with educating students and trainees on this emerging technology.

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Cold severity linked to bacteria living in your nose

The bacteria in study participants' noses fell into six different patterns of nasal microbiomes. The different patterns were associated with differences in symptom severity. The compositions also were found to correlate with viral load -- the amount of cold virus inside the body.

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Strategic plan to address tuberculosis research

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, killing roughly 1.6 million people in 2017. Recently, the global health community has strengthened its efforts and resolve to tackle this ancient disease. NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., details the institute's new strategic plan for building on these current efforts by furthering the understanding of TB and developing and applying cutting-edge tools to fight the disease.

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In the battle of cats vs. rats, the rats are winning

New research finds that contrary to popular opinion, cats are not good predators of rats. The study -- the first to document interactions between feral cats and a wild rat colony -- shows that rats actively avoid cats, and only recorded two rat kills in 79 days. The findings add to growing evidence that any benefit of using cats to control city rats is outweighed by the threat they pose to birds and other urban wildlife.

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Scientists show polar 'polynya' supported marine life during last Ice Age

An oasis in the hostile Arctic Ocean sustained marine life and ocean circulation during the last Ice Age, according to a new study.

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Cold severity linked to bacteria living in your nose

The bacteria in study participants' noses fell into six different patterns of nasal microbiomes. The different patterns were associated with differences in symptom severity. The compositions also were found to correlate with viral load -- the amount of cold virus inside the body.

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Here are some tips to revamp your old clothes into new

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Thugs of Hindostan trailer release: Katrina Kaif disappoints in an Anamika Khanna creation

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Lowlanders are no match for Nepal's Sherpa

The Sherpa people of the Himalayas have long been recognized for their unique ability to excel physically in the thin air of higher altitudes. But new research now suggests that their specially adapted muscles give them up to twice the resistance to muscle fatigue of lowlanders.

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JK Rowling explains how Voldemort’s trusted snake and horcrux Nagini was once a human woman

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Celebrating sisterhood

All Ladies League launches Madurai chapter

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A fruitful gathering of passion fruit enthusiasts

A group learn to make value-added products from passion fruit

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Lowlanders are no match for Nepal's Sherpa

The Sherpa people of the Himalayas have long been recognized for their unique ability to excel physically in the thin air of higher altitudes. But new research now suggests that their specially adapted muscles give them up to twice the resistance to muscle fatigue of lowlanders.

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AndhaDhun promotions: Ayushmann Khurrana proves he can look dapper in any look he’s styled in

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Airport Looks: Shilpa Shetty and Esha Gupta stick to basics but Sonam Kapoor has us scratching our heads

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Janhvi Kapoor or Sara Ali Khan: Who wore white better?

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Higher BMI may lower your mental, physical health

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Higher BMI may lower your mental, physical health

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Parineeti Chopra sets fire to the beach in these classy monotone bikinis

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Chocolates with a touch of India

Whoever thought mango, lassi, palm sugar and dark chocolate would bring in medals, but they did for Arun Viswanathan at the International Chocolate Awards

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Pressing times

A village near Coimbatore was once an edible oil heartland, with every household owning an oil press. Today, only one man continues to operate it

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Cooking is a call to act

The world’s best chef runs a three-starred Michelin restaurant in Modena, Italy. He also cooks for the homeless

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Chef Ajith Shanghumugham helps donors provide food for the needy

He regularly supplies food to people at SAT Hospital in the city

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s latest street styles are ultra-chic and we can’t wait to recreate them

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Anushka Sharma’s airport fashion proves comfort is the new cool

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Global Destination Cities Index 2018: From Bangkok to Istanbul, these are world’s top 10 visited cities

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Janhvi Kapoor steals the show in this black and gold dress from Julien Macdonald

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Unwrap and relish the flavour of kizhi biriyani

A derivative of the evergreen pothichoru, kizhi biriyani has become a popular belly filler in the city

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Sushmita Sen’s workout video using a TRX is the most inspiring thing you will watch today

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First royal same-sex wedding: Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin Lord Ivar ties the knot with partner James Coyle

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Culinary Treasures of the World at Westin Hyderabad: A global trip on your tongue

By bringing together 12 chefs from all over the world, the latest food fest at Westin is just unavoidable

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Fifty years of relaxation

Get ready for a promising future, where Hindi is a global language and animals speak Sanskrit

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Across the river and into the trees

In the leafy suburbs of Chicago is Ernest Hemingway’s home

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#MeToo: Here’s why Padma Lakshmi did not talk about being raped for 32 years

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A study using Drosophila sheds light on the metastatic behavior of human tumors

A study using Drosophila melanogaster has demonstrated that chromosomal instability itself can induce invasive behavior in epithelial cells and has identified the underlying molecular mechanisms involved.

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Uterus transplantation -- ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy

In 2014, the first child to have been gestated in a donated uterus was born. Although research into uterus transplantation is still in an early phase, many see the donations as a success. Researchers have now studied ethical aspects of uterus transplantation. The results show that uterus transplantation with living donors is ethically just as problematic as altruistic surrogacy.

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New protocol for measuring background levels of drugs in crime labs

When forensic chemists handle evidence that contains illegal drugs, trace amounts are inevitably released into the laboratory environment, which can cause detectable background levels of drugs in the lab. Why is this a problem? 'If I run a sample and it has fentanyl, I want to be sure that fentanyl came from the sample and not from background levels in my lab,' said a researcher.

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Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model

Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound that promotes social interaction among laboratory mice that display autistic traits. The finding could lead to the development of drugs capable of improving social behaviors in those who have autism.

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Giddy up: Help for plump ponies is fast on its way

Help is on the way for plump ponies at risk of the painful, often deadly, condition of founder or laminitis which is the second biggest killer of domestic horses.

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'Paintable' chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice

Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, researchers have taken the first steps in developing a chemotherapy for melanoma that can be 'painted' directly on the skin, rather than injected or taken orally.

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Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route.

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Smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water at levels commonly accepted as dangerous.

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Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to enjoying foods. Over time, taste and smell abnormalities can lead to a loss of appetite and anorexic behaviors, compromising patients' ability to recuperate. Researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment.

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To be or not to be a white blood cell, that is the question

Japanese scientists have revealed a biological 'switch' that influences whether an immature blood cell would develop into a red blood cell or a subtype of white blood cell called myeloid cells in response to infection or inflammation within the body.

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How to win friends online: It's not which groups you join, but how many

The chances that people will form new friendships primarily depends on the number rather than the types of organizations, groups and cliques they join, according to an analysis of six online social networks by data scientists.

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A mechanism of color pattern formation in ladybird beetles

Many ladybirds have attractive color patterns consisting of black and red. A research team focused on the multicolored Asian ladybird beetle Harmonia axyridis (also known as the harlequin ladybird), which lives mainly in Siberia and East Asia, and shows >200 color patterns within a species. The team has identified a single gene that regulates such highly diverse ladybird color patterns.

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Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route.

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Smartphone system to test for lead in water

Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water at levels commonly accepted as dangerous.

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Tiger mosquitoes are capable of transmitting yellow fever

Since December 2016, Brazil has been grappling with its worst yellow fever outbreak for several decades. Research has now demonstrated that the yellow fever virus can be transmitted via Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito. This opportunistic species is capable of colonizing both urban and forest areas.

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Milk protein shown to alleviate chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the taste buds and olfactory senses, depriving recipients of the intricate interplay between taste and smell that is critical to enjoying foods. Over time, taste and smell abnormalities can lead to a loss of appetite and anorexic behaviors, compromising patients' ability to recuperate. Researchers investigated the feasibility of lactoferrin, a highly bioactive protein found in saliva and milk, as a treatment.

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Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods

Residents and property owners are more likely to adopt some green stormwater infrastructure practices if they have experienced flooding or erosion on their property or in their neighborhoods, according to new research. As extreme weather events increase, more people may turn to ecologically friendly practices to manage stormwater.

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Location makes or breaks many forms of public housing

Researchers determined in a new study that subsidized housing is not affordable in the Dallas-Fort Worth region because its location does not make it transportation friendly.

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In clinical trials, new antibody therapy controls HIV for months after treatment

A new clinical trial shows that broadly neutralizing antibodies can suppress HIV for up to four months, far longer than currently available drugs.

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Unlocking the secret of how the brain encodes speech

People like the late Stephen Hawking are unable to speak because their muscles are paralyzed. Scientists want to help these individuals communicate by developing a brain machine interface to decode the commands the brain is sending to the tongue, palate, lips and larynx. New research has moved science closer by unlocking new information about how the brain encodes speech. They discovered the brain controls speech in a similar way to how it controls arm movements.

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Tiger mosquitoes are capable of transmitting yellow fever

Since December 2016, Brazil has been grappling with its worst yellow fever outbreak for several decades. Research has now demonstrated that the yellow fever virus can be transmitted via Aedes albopictus, the tiger mosquito. This opportunistic species is capable of colonizing both urban and forest areas.

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Millions of birds die in collisions each year, but lights could change that

Millions of birds die each year in collisions with planes. Airports have used everything from fireworks to herding dogs to scare them away, but these methods are useless after a plane takes off. Red and blue LED lights could be useful in deterring birds from objects that could kill them.

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Rare genetic disorders more complex than thought

Genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders vary more than previously thought, a new study finds. Researchers discovered that serious rare disorders can be affected by combinations of common genetic variants, rather than solely individual genes.

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Baltimore liquor stores linked more to violent crime than bars and restaurants

Alcohol outlets in Baltimore that sell alcohol for off-premise consumption have a stronger association with incidences of violent crimes, including homicides, aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, and robbery, than alcohol outlets in Baltimore where alcohol is bought and consumed on-site, such as bars and restaurants, a new study finds.

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Bariatric surgery linked to safer childbirth for the mother

Obese mothers who lose weight through bariatric surgery can have safer deliveries, according to an observational study. Positive effects include fewer caesarean sections, infections, tears and hemorrhages, and fewer cases of post-term delivery or uterine inertia.

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Study shows importance of personal social networks on neurological outcomes

The health habits of people in a patient's social network are tied to that person's level of reported neurological disability, researchers find.

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Is that selfie edited? Why it may matter for women viewers

There's a surprising upside to the fact that many people edit their selfies on Instagram and other social media sites to enhance their appearance. A new study found that when women believed that selfies of thin and sexualized women had been edited, viewing these images had less negative impact on one aspect of their mental health.

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By Jove! Methane's effects on sunlight vary by region

Solar energy absorption by methane is 10 times stronger over desert regions such as the Sahara Desert and Arabian Peninsula than elsewhere on Earth, and nearly three times more powerful in the presence of clouds. Researchers came to this conclusion after evaluating observations of Jupiter and Saturn's moon Titan.

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Beyond skin deep: Understanding disparities in dermatology services

The odds of a black or Hispanic patient visiting an outpatient dermatologist are about half that of a white patient with the same skin condition, according to a new study. Patients most likely to receive outpatient dermatologic services in the study were white, educated women.

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Olfactory cells may act as 'Trojan horse,' carry anticancer therapy to deadly brain tumors

Researchers have found that a special type of cell essential to the ability of olfactory neurons to regenerate may be genetically engineered to deliver anticancer therapy to the dangerous brain tumors called glioblastomas.

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Shaking the swarm

Researchers spent months shaking and rattling swarms of thousands of honey bees to better understand how bees collectively collaborate to stabilize structures in the presence of external loads.

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Possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury discovered

A newly identified mechanism explaining the possible cause for Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury may have also led to the discovery of an effective treatment.

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Science learns from its mistakes too

A mathematical model shows that even seemingly inconclusive studies speed up the gain in knowledge.

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Science learns from its mistakes too

A mathematical model shows that even seemingly inconclusive studies speed up the gain in knowledge.

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How reliable are turtles for measuring ocean trash and marine health?

A meta-analysis of fifty years worth of sea turtle research reveals some important information about ocean trash, but important data is largely missing.

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Bridging the gap between psychology and gamification

A multi-disciplinary research team is bridging the gap between psychology and gamification that could significantly impact learning efforts in user experience design, healthcare, and government.

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Potent chemical agents can thwart cancer metastasis

Scientists have devised potent chemical agents 135H11 and 135H12 that can thwart cancer metastasis, bringing research closer to drug development.

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New allergy vaccine for hay fever shows promising results

Using sugar molecules researchers have developed a new vaccine for hay fever that may reduce treatment times and increase the effect of treatments. The vaccine, which is still at the earliest research stage, has been tested on mice. The method can potentially also be used to develop different forms of vaccines, for example vaccines for autoimmune disorders.

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Invasive snakes 'hitchhiking' on planes

Scientists have discovered why brown tree snakes have become one of the most successful invasive species. The research team has been studying why a type of cat-eyed snake has been so effective at devastating native bird populations on the island of Guam.

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Reclassification recommendations for drug in 'magic mushrooms'

In an evaluation of the safety and abuse research on the drug in hallucinogenic mushrooms, researchers suggest that if it clears phase III clinical trials, psilocybin should be re-categorized from a schedule I drug -- one with no known medical potential -- to a schedule IV drug such as prescription sleep aids, but with tighter control.

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Breastfeeding changes gene activity that may make babies less reactive to stress

It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. But can these benefits be due to genetic changes induced by breastfeeding? New research suggests that connection.

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Reclassification recommendations for drug in 'magic mushrooms'

In an evaluation of the safety and abuse research on the drug in hallucinogenic mushrooms, researchers suggest that if it clears phase III clinical trials, psilocybin should be re-categorized from a schedule I drug -- one with no known medical potential -- to a schedule IV drug such as prescription sleep aids, but with tighter control.

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Common heart condition linked to sudden death

Researchers have found a link between sudden cardiac death (when the heart suddenly stops beating) and a common heart condition known as mitral valve prolapse that affects around 12 in every 1000 people worldwide.

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Is student debt keeping Americans away from marriage?

Having a student loan could influence whether America's young adults first union after college is marriage or cohabitation.

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Analysis of billions of Twitter words reveals how American English develops

New words in American English tend to develop in five regional linguistic 'hotspots' before spreading across the United States and beyond, a new study reveals.

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Newly discovered hummingbird species already critically endangered

In 2017, researchers working in the Ecuadorian Andes stumbled across a previously unknown species of hummingbird -- but as documented in a new study, its small range, specialized habitat, and threats from human activity mean the newly described blue-throated hillstar is likely already critically endangered.

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More persistent weather patterns in US linked to Arctic warming

Persistent weather conditions, including dry and wet spells, generally have increased in the United States, perhaps due to rapid Arctic warming, according to a new study. Persistent weather conditions can lead to weather extremes such as drought, heat waves, prolonged cold and storms that can cost millions of dollars in damage and disrupt societies and ecosystems, the study says.

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The origins of the High Plains landscape at base of Rocky Mountains

A mantle wave passing beneath western North America over the last 20 million years is responsible for the formation of the High Plains landscape at the base of the Rocky Mountains. These plains provide vital habitat for millions of migratory birds and farmland essential to US agriculture.

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Fossil evidence of large flowering trees in N. America 15 millions years earlier

A newly discovered fossil suggests that large, flowering trees grew in North America by the Turonian age, showing that these large trees were part of the forest canopies there nearly 15 million years earlier than previously thought. Researchers found the fossil in the Mancos Shale Formation in Utah, in ancient delta deposits formed during a poorly understood interval in the North American fossil record.

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Taller plants moving into Arctic because of climate change

The effects of climate change are behind an increase in plant height across the Arctic tundra over the past 30 years.

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Start at the Beginning

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Toil and Trouble

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Scientists investigate how DEET confuses countless critters

DEET, a chemical in bug sprays, affects the behavior of highly diverse organisms -- but how it works remains unclear. New research in C. elegans shows that the compound exploits unique receptors and neurons to interfere with the animals' response to odors.

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Psychologists define the 'dark core of personality'

Egoism, Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy, sadism, spitefulness are all traits that stand for the malevolent dark sides of human personality. Results from a recent project show, these traits share a common 'dark core.' So, if you have one of these tendencies, you are also likely to have one or more of the others.

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Antibiotics destroy 'good bacteria' and worsen oral infection

Researchers found that antibiotics actually kill the 'good' bacteria keeping infection and inflammation at bay.

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Antibiotics destroy 'good bacteria' and worsen oral infection

Researchers found that antibiotics actually kill the 'good' bacteria keeping infection and inflammation at bay.

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World's largest ever bird has been named: Vorombe titan

After decades of conflicting evidence and numerous publications, scientists have finally put the 'world's largest bird' debate to rest. Vorombe titan (meaning 'big bird' in Malagasy and Greek), has taken the title reaching weights of up to 800 kg and three meters tall, with the research also discovering unexpected diversity in these Madagascan creatures.

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Robots may need lizard-like tails for 'off-road' travel

Robots may one day tackle obstacles and traverse uneven terrains thanks to collaborative research analyzing the motion of lizards. The study used a slow motion camera to capture the nuanced movement of eight species of Australian agamid lizards that run on two legs -- an action known as 'bipedal' movement.

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No longer whistling in the dark: Scientists uncover source of perplexing waves

Using data from a NASA four-satellite mission that is studying reconnection, scientists have developed a method for identifying the source of waves that help satellites determine their location in space.

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Microbial 'dark matter' dominates Earth's environments

Uncultured microbes -- those whose characteristics have never been described because they have not yet been grown in a lab culture -- could be dominating nearly all the environments on Earth except for the human body, according to a new study.

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Sunflower pollen has medicinal, protective effects on bees

Bees fed a diet of sunflower pollen show dramatically lower rates of infection by two separate pathogens, suggesting medicinal and protective effects for pollinators in peril.

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The necessity of finding, conserving crop wild relatives

An important part of plant genetic resources is crop wild relatives. These are closely related to crop species but have not been domesticated by humans. This plant genetic materials and those who care for them are vital for human survival.

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Impact of WWII bombing raids felt at edge of space

Bombing raids by Allied forces during the WWII not only caused devastation on the ground but also sent shockwaves through Earth's atmosphere which were detected at the edge of space. Researchers have revealed the shockwaves produced by huge bombs dropped by Allied planes on European cities were big enough to weaken the electrified upper atmosphere -- the ionosphere -- above the UK, 1,000 km away.

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Marker in brain associated with aggression in children identified

A research team has identified a brain-wave marker associated with aggression in young children. The finding could lead to earlier identification of toddlers with aggressive tendencies before the behavior becomes more ingrained in adolescence.

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Tiny soft robot with multilegs paves way for drugs delivery in human body

A novel tiny, soft robot with caterpillar-like legs capable of carrying heavy loads and adaptable to adverse environment has just been developed. This mini delivery-robot could pave way for medical technology advancement such as drugs delivery in human body.

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Breastfeeding and infant health link is not straight-forward

Results from new study suggest that the benefits of breastfeeding reported in the vast majority of prior research could be influenced by the mother's characteristics, such as what they know about health and nutrition. The findings could help guide policy makers and health care professionals when it comes to providing critical information to expectant mothers about feeding their newborns.

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Experimental engineered bone to help osteoarthritis patients

Researchers are developing an artificial bone, which can be used for treating one of the most common joint diseases -- osteoarthritis. The bi-functional composite imitates the complex osteochondral structure of a joint, i.e. both cartilage and bone tissues.

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Microplastics found deep in sand where turtles nest

Microplastics have been found deep in the sand on beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs.

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Researchers map susceptibility to human-made earthquakes

Researchers have mapped local susceptibility to human-made earthquakes in Oklahoma and Kansas. The new model incorporates physical properties of the Earth's subsurface and forecasts a decline in potentially damaging shaking through 2020.

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Climate change not main driver of amphibian decline

While a warming climate in recent decades may be a factor in the waning of some local populations of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders, it cannot explain the overall steep decline of amphibians, according to researchers.

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CT technique expands possibilities of imaging ancient remains

Researchers using computed tomography (CT) have successfully imaged the soft tissue of an ancient Egyptian mummy's hand down to a microscopic level, according to a new study.

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Janhvi Kapoor rocks two distinct gowns: What’s your pick?

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Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Bhumi Pednekar: Who wore what at the Forbes India Tycoons of Tomorrow event

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World Contraception Day 2018: Theme and objective of the day dedicated to population control

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From ginger to cinnamon: Burn fat by speeding up your metabolism with these foods

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From carrots to almonds: These vitamin-rich foods are good for your eyes

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Malaika Arora is here to beat your mid-week blues in a pastel blue power suit

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Andhra Pradesh tops ‘Ease of Living Index’ making it India’s best state to live in

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We have never seen Kareena Kapoor Khan in this avatar before

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Obesity, and not smoking, could be the biggest cause for cancer in women

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Sunshine state of mind

On World Tourism Day, Kerala is doing all it can to woo back tourists post the deluge

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Alia Bhatt shows how to jazz up a simple look in this LBD; see pics

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Virat Kohli receives Khel Ratna Awards; Anushka Sharma picks Sabyasachi for the event

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Jump, glide, swim

Skydive, paraglide and scuba-dive in Visakhapatnam for an adrenaline fix

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Bhutan, through the lens of friendship

Snapshots from the mountain kingdom that has enjoyed a special relationship with India over these past 50 years

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A holiday worth its gold

Gold panning in Arrowtown, New Zealand, holds special charm in the tour itinerary

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Indian-American model Padma Lakshmi says she was raped at 16

She explained in an article in The New York Times that she kept quiet for 32 years as she feared fingers would point at her for bringing it upon herself.

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Shilpa Shetty looks chic in this Nikhil Thampi coat dress

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Vast variation, significant deficits in TB care in urban India: Study

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Vast variation, significant deficits in TB care in urban India: Study

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People in India not well aware about mental illness: Ramon Magsaysay winner Dr Bharat Vatwani

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People in India not well aware about mental illness: Ramon Magsaysay winner Dr Bharat Vatwani

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Five-member Central team sent to Jaipur to probe this year’s first Zika virus case: Health ministry

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Bharwan Achari Baingan: This spicy stuffed brinjal will make your mouth water

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Funded by new tax credits, US carbon-capture network could double global CO2 headed underground

Researchers have proposed a US pipeline network that would capture, transport and store underground up to 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year -- an amount equal to removing 6.5 million cars from the road. The authors found that the network infrastructure would only be possible if tax credits passed by Congress in 2018 to encourage investment in carbon capture-and-storage technology are coupled with low-interest government financing.

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Molecular channel that regulates blood pressure described

New research for the first time reveals the three-dimensional structure of a membrane channel that's critical in controlling blood pressure. The findings represent the first time the human epithelial sodium channel has been shown so precisely since it was first isolated and described through expression cloning more than two decades ago.

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Diagnosing types of fear of falling in Parkinson's patients

Parkinson's disease causes one of the highest risks of falling among all neurological conditions. Due to this, many patients develop a fear of falling, even if they've never fallen. Researchers have discovered a way to diagnose subtypes of fear of falling in hopes of improving treatment and quality of life for patients.

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The quality of protein supplements for athletes

Powdered protein supplements are one of the most commonly consumed nutritional supplements, whether by professional athletes or amateurs.

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Insomnia symptoms, overall health improve with online insomnia program

Treating insomnia with digital programs can improve insomnia symptoms, daytime functioning and overall health, a new study has found. A major limitation of insomnia treatments is the lack of providers to deliver CBT, but this study used an online platform that made it easily accessible to users. It also automated and tailored the treatment based on the user's sleep patterns.

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Researchers seek vaccine for 'traveler's diarrhea'

Medical researchers have discovered how ETEC works to cause disease. They are using this information in an effort to develop a preventive vaccine for travelers.

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