Malaika Arora knows how to turn heads whenever she steps out; see pics

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Upping the charm quotient: Secunderabad

As roads get better and well laid out footpaths replace the unkempt sidewalks owing to Metro rail, Secunderabad sure is looking prettier

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A date with the past at Charitra Malika at Amaravila

The complex showcases vignettes of the lifestyle of people in southern Travancore

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Malayalam Pallikkoodam promotes Malayalam language

It moulds a generation that holds the language and culture close to their hearts

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World Vegan Day 2018: From cutlets to brownies, try out these 5 recipes for a healthier you

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Happy Birthday, Ileana D’Cruz: Take cues from the actor on how to get the perfect beach waves

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Controlling future summer weather extremes still within our grasp

Continued burning of fossil fuels is likely to fuel even more extreme summers than that of 2018 because of its impact on the jet stream. The rapid disappearance of aerosols produced by pollution may, however, mitigate the impact until mid-century if countries like China phase out these fuels, according to scientists using climate models to predict changes in the occurrence of so-called Quasi-Resonant Amplification (QRA) events associated with persistent weather extremes.

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History, and Her Story

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Dinosaurs put all colored birds' eggs in one basket, evolutionarily speaking

A new study says the colors found in modern birds' eggs did not evolve independently, as previously thought, but evolved instead from dinosaurs.

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Changes to RNA aid the process of learning and memory

Scientists show how a common RNA modifiation plays an important role in the process of learning and memory formation.

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Decoding how brain circuits control behavior

Scientists have combined genetic analyses, anatomical maps, and detailed studies of neuronal activity to reveal brain cells' roles in controlling movement.

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Earth's oceans have absorbed 60 percent more heat than previously thought

Since 1991, the world's oceans have absorbed an amount of heat energy each year that is 150 times the energy humans produce as electricity annually, according to a new study. The strong ocean warming the researchers found suggests that Earth is more sensitive to fossil-fuel emissions than previously thought.

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Decoding how brain circuits control behavior

Scientists have combined genetic analyses, anatomical maps, and detailed studies of neuronal activity to reveal brain cells' roles in controlling movement.

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Unique type of skeletal stem cells found in 'resting zone' are actually hard at work

Skeletal stem cells are valuable because it's thought they can heal many types of bone injury, but they're difficult to find because researchers don't know exactly what they look like or where they live.

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A comprehensive 'parts list' of the brain built from its components, the cells

Neuroscientists have moved one step closer to understanding the complete list of cell types in the brain. In the most comprehensive study of its kind to date, the researchers sorted cells from the cortex, the outermost shell and the cognitive center of the brain, into 133 different 'cell types' based on the genes the cells switch on and off.

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Appendix identified as a potential starting point for Parkinson's disease

Removing the appendix early in life reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 19 to 25 percent, according to the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. The findings solidify the role of the gut and immune system in the genesis of the disease, and reveal that the appendix acts as a major reservoir for abnormally folded alpha-synuclein proteins, which are closely linked to Parkinson's onset and progression.

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Changes to RNA aid the process of learning and memory

Scientists show how a common RNA modifiation plays an important role in the process of learning and memory formation.

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World's last wilderness may vanish

The world's last wilderness areas are rapidly disappearing, with explicit international conservation targets critically needed, according to researchers. The international team recently mapped intact ocean ecosystems, complementing a 2016 project charting remaining terrestrial wilderness.

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A wilderness 'horror story'

Producing the first comprehensive fine-scale map of the world's remaining marine and terrestrial wild places, conservation scientists say that just 23 percent of the world's landmass can now be considered wilderness, with the rest -- excluding Antarctica -- lost to the direct effects of human activities.

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Estonian soil is surprisingly rich in species, researchers find

Due to its biodiversity and probably huge number of taxa waiting to be discovered, soil fauna has been called the poor man's rain forest. A new research article analyses the biodiversity of Myriapoda and their habitat preferences in Estonia.

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Photos in social media reveal socio-cultural value of landscapes

Every day, users upload millions of photos on platforms, such as Flickr, Instagram or Facebook. A study now shows that these photos can be used to assess the social importance of certain landscapes. For this purpose, they developed a new image analysis method based on artificial intelligence. The results might be of particular importance for landscape management and presentation.

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Eurasian perch genome assembled

The genome of the Eurasian perch (Latin name, Perca fluviatilis) -- three times smaller than the human genome, yet containing about a billion nucleotides and more than 23,000 genes -- has been assembled by Estonian and Finnish scientists.

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Cytokine levels could predict immunotherapy problems

Researchers have identified blood-based biomarkers that may help identify those patients at greatest risk of developing autoimmune side effects from the treatment.

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Wearable heating pad with nanowires to conduct heat

Sometimes nothing feels better on stiff, aching joints than a little heat. But many heating pads and wraps are rigid and provide uneven warmth, especially when the person is moving around. Researchers have now made a wearable heater by modifying woven Kevlar® fabric with nanowires that conduct and retain heat.

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Could bariatric surgery make men more virile?

Men who have undergone bariatric surgery as a long-term way of losing weight might also benefit from increased testosterone levels post-surgery. However, there is no evidence that the sperm quality of a patient improves.

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Hard cider, with a shot of sugar

Autumn is the season for falling leaves, pumpkin-spice-flavored everything and apple cider. Yet new research indicates that, in addition to alcohol, some hard ciders may contain a hefty dose of added sugar, which may not be disclosed on the label.

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Machines that learn language more like kids do

Researchers describe a parser that learns through observation to more closely mimic a child's language-acquisition process, which could greatly extend the parser's capabilities.

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Hard cider, with a shot of sugar

Autumn is the season for falling leaves, pumpkin-spice-flavored everything and apple cider. Yet new research indicates that, in addition to alcohol, some hard ciders may contain a hefty dose of added sugar, which may not be disclosed on the label.

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Scientists call for unified standards in 3D genome and epigenetic data

Studying the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its dynamics is revealing a lot of information about gene expression, expanding our knowledge of how cells, tissues and organs actually work in health and disease. Properly producing and managing this large amount of data is both challenging and necessary for the progress of this field. In a new paper, top researchers call for unified standards and suggest guidelines in this emerging and promising research area.

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Scientists call for unified standards in 3D genome and epigenetic data

Studying the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its dynamics is revealing a lot of information about gene expression, expanding our knowledge of how cells, tissues and organs actually work in health and disease. Properly producing and managing this large amount of data is both challenging and necessary for the progress of this field. In a new paper, top researchers call for unified standards and suggest guidelines in this emerging and promising research area.

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AI systems shed light on root cause of religious conflict: Humanity is not naturally violent

Artificial intelligence can help us to better understand the causes of religious violence and to potentially control it, according to new research. The study combined computer modelling and cognitive psychology to create an AI system able to mimic human religiosity, allowing them to better understand the conditions, triggers and patterns for religious violence.

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A fully human system to cultivate skin cells for grafting

Researchers have, for the first time, successfully cultured skin cells from human tissue-proteins to produce skin grafts for safer treatment of severe burns. The new technique could potentially replace the decades-old method of culturing skin grafts from combined human and animal biological material -- the latter is considered high-risk under pharmaceutical GMP standards and the resulting 'xenografts' are limited to the treatment of severe burns or for compassionate use.

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Giant flightless birds were nocturnal and possibly blind

If you encountered an elephant bird today, it would be hard to miss. Measuring in at over 10 feet tall, the extinct avian is the largest bird known to science. However, while you looked up in awe, it's likely that the big bird would not be looking back. According to a brain reconstruction, the part of the elephant bird brain that processed vision was tiny, a trait that indicates they were nocturnal and possibly blind.

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Staggering extent of human impact on planet revealed in new report

Humanity and the way we feed, fuel and finance our societies and economies is pushing nature and the services that power and sustain us to the brink, according to a new report that presents a sobering picture of the impact of human activity on the world's wildlife, forests, oceans, rivers and climate.

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Making a transparent flexible material of silk and nanotubes

The silk fibers produced by Bombyx mori, the domestic silkworm, has been prized for millennia as a strong yet lightweight and luxurious material. Although synthetic polymers like nylon and polyester are less costly, they do not compare to silk's natural qualities and mechanical properties. And according to new research, silk combined with carbon nanotubes may lead to a new generation of biomedical devices and so-called transient, biodegradable electronics.

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Three types of depression identified

Scientists have used brain imaging to identify three sub-types of depression -- including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed serotonin boosting drugs.

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Mutation associated with ALS causes sugar-starved cells to overproduce lipids, study shows

A genetic defect tied to a variety of neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses changes how cells starved of sugar metabolize fatty compounds known as lipids, a new study shows. The finding could lead to new targets to treat these diseases, which currently have no cure or fully effective treatments.

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CRISPR gene editing will find applications in plastic and reconstructive surgery

The CRISPR genome editing technique promises to be a 'transformative leap' in genetic engineering and therapy, affecting almost every area of medicine. That includes plastic surgery, with potential advances ranging from prevention of craniofacial malformations, to therapeutic skin grafts, to new types of rejection-free transplants, according to a new article.

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Commercial shellfish landings decline likely linked to environmental factors

Researchers studying the sharp decline between 1980 and 2010 in documented landings of the four most commercially-important bivalve mollusks -- eastern oysters, northern quahogs, softshell clams and northern bay scallops -- have identified the causes. Warming ocean temperatures associated with a positive shift in the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which led to habitat degradation including increased predation, are the key reasons for the decline of these four species in estuaries and bays from Maine to North Carolina.

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How plants cope with stress

With climate change comes drought, and with drought comes higher salt concentrations in the soil. Scientists have identified a mechanism by which plants respond to salt stress, a pathway that could be targeted to engineer more adaptable crops.

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Artist Bhattathiri, the man of Malayalam lettering

The calligrapher from Thiruvananthapuram loves to embellish the letters of the Malayalam alphabet

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After the bridal shower, Priyanka Chopra stuns all in sequins and faux leather outfits

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Funcher Shop celebrates the quintessential Malayali, quirks, warts and all

The merchandise venture was started by a group of Malayalis in Bengaluru

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Diwali 2018: Here are some easy-to-make fusion dessert recipe for the festive season

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Making merry, the Malayan way

A Shrikumar takes a break from the usual sightseeing in Malaysia and instead checks out the state-of-the-art theme parks

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Looking for a ‘cool’ destination? This resort in Japan is made entirely of ice

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Mercury rises in the Alps

Bohemian Rhapsody, the biopic that celebrates the rock band Queen, releases on November 2. A look at the Montreux Riviera in Switzerland, that’s long been associated with its lead singer Freddie Mercury

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Being overweight or underweight could take away 4 years from your life: Study

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Being overweight or underweight could take away 4 years from your life: Study

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All the Globe’s a stage

At this Elizabethan playhouse in London lies your truest chance to discover the original William Shakespeare

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What’s cooking in Kyoto?

At the Nishiki food market, tourists are often left pondering ‘to try or not to’

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Stories from a forgotten war

From military weapons and a real-sized battleship to the Armistice Agreement and personal belongings of soldiers, The War Memorial of Korea, Seoul, paints a poignant picture of the Korean War of 1950

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Humans and chocolate: a 5,000-year love story

Scientists analysed artefacts at the ancient site of Mayo-Chinchipe civilisation in Ecuador

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This make-up artiste specialises in Halloween look

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Sonakshi Sinha looks like the ultimate boss lady in this outfit and proves that bell sleeves are here to stay

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Try out these trendy Halloween costumes to make the night spookier in style

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Indira Gandhi’s Death Anniversary: Memorable quotes from India’s first woman Prime Minister

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Study reconstructs Neanderthal ribcage, offers new clues to ancient human anatomy

Scientists have completed the first 3D virtual reconstruction of the ribcage of the most complete Neanderthal skeleton unearthed to date. Using CT scans of fossils from an approximately 60,000-year-old male skeleton, researchers were able to create a 3D model of the chest -- one that is different from the longstanding image of the barrel-chested, hunched-over 'caveman.'

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Brain-inspired methods to improve wireless communications

Researchers are using brain-inspired machine learning techniques to increase the energy efficiency of wireless receivers.

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Specific networks in brain present much earlier than previously thought

A team of researchers have used the brain's spontaneously generated patterns of activity to glean novel insights into network structure and development. They found the existence of precise organizational networks in the cerebral cortex much earlier in development than previously thought.

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Flexible, stable and potent against cancer

Linking therapeutically active molecules to specific antibodies can help to pilot them to their designated targets and minimize side effects -- especially when treating tumors. Scientists have now described novel conjugates made from antibodies and a kinesin spindle protein inhibitor. Changing the linker between the two components allows for tuning the activity of this cytostatic drug, which is effective against a broad palette of cancers.

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Preventing sudden cardiac death with genome editing

Gene editing successfully prevented sudden cardiac death in a mouse model of inherited cardiac arrhythmia disorder.

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Secrets of mighty cancer killing virus unlocked

Researchers have used high-resolution electron microscopy images to reveal how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumor cells, increasing its potential to save lives.

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How to feed a cat: Consensus statement to the veterinary community

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) today released the AAFP Consensus Statement, 'Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing' and accompanying client brochure to the veterinary community. The Consensus Statement, published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, explores the medical, social, and emotional problems that can result from the manner in which most cats are currently fed.

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Secrets of mighty cancer killing virus unlocked

Researchers have used high-resolution electron microscopy images to reveal how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumor cells, increasing its potential to save lives.

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New species of Swallowtail butterfly discovered in Fiji

A spectacular new butterfly species has been discovered on the Pacific Island of Vanua Levu in Fiji. The species, named last week as Papilio natewa after the Natewa Peninsula where it was found, is a remarkable discovery in a location where butterfly wildlife was thought to be well known.

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How the world's fastest muscle created four unique bird species

When the male bearded manakin snaps its wings at lightning speed, it's more than part of an elaborate, acrobatic mating ritual. The tiny muscle doing the heavy lifting is also the reason this exotic bird has evolved into four distinct species, according to new research.

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Simple, mass production of giant vesicles using a porous silicone material

A technique to generate large amounts of giant vesicle (liposome) dispersion has been developed. The technique involves adsorbing a lipid into a silicone porous material resembling a 'marshmallow-like gel' and then squeezing it out like a sponge by impregnating a buffer solution.

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Tiny beetle trapped in amber might show how landmasses shifted

Scientists have discovered a tiny fossil beetle trapped in amber. It's three millimeters long, and it has a flat body and giant feathery antennae that it would have used to navigate under tree bark. And, since it was found in amber from Asia but its closest relatives today live in South America, it hints at how landmasses have shifted over the past 100 million years.

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Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children

Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research.

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Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention

Studying barn owls, scientists believe they've taken an important step toward solving the longstanding mystery of how the brain chooses what most deserves attention.

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Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local climate

Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new study.

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How LSD changes perception

LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, new research shows. The study also provides insights into how mental health disorders develop and how these could be treated.

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An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'

Researchers have discovered that exposing people with phobias to their fear -- for examples, spiders for those who have arachnophobia -- at the exact time their heart beats, led to the phobia reducing in severity.

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How people perceive cities and suburbs is not merely a matter of boundary lines

What separates cities and suburbs isn't always a geographic boundary. Subjective social factors also play a role, particularly school quality and public safety, according to a new study.

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Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention

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An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'

Researchers have discovered that exposing people with phobias to their fear -- for examples, spiders for those who have arachnophobia -- at the exact time their heart beats, led to the phobia reducing in severity.

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New anatomic structure in the ankle described

Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain.

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Generation Z stressed about issues in the news but least likely to vote

Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress among members of Generation Z -- those between ages 15 and 21 -- with mass shootings topping the list of stressful current events, according to a new report.

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Promising new target for immunotherapy

Researchers have shed new light on a molecule called TIM-3 that might play a key role in the regulation of the immune response.

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Scientists neutralize reactive nitrogen molecules to enhance cancer immunotherapy

Researchers studying tumors in prostate cancer models found that nitration of an amino acid can inhibit T-cell activation, thwarting the T-cell's ability to kill cancer cells.

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Modelling a future fuelled by sustainable energy

Economists have modeled the transition from a world powered by fossil fuels to one in which sustainable sources supply all our energy needs.

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Photosynthesis like a moss

Moss evolved after algae but before vascular land plants, such as ferns and trees, making them an interesting target for scientists studying photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to fuel. Now researchers have made a discovery that could shed light on how plants evolved to move from the ocean to land.

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Advertising in kids' apps more prevalent than parents may realize

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new study finds. Researchers found play was frequently interrupted by pop-up video ads, persuasion by commercial characters to make in-app purchases to enhance the game experience and overt banner ads that could be distracting, misleading and not always age-appropriate.

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Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness

New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity.

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New brain region that suppresses fear identified

A new study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in patients with psychiatric diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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How some heart cells cope with high blood pressure

Individual cells within the same heart cope differently with high blood pressure, according to a new study. This is the first time researchers have identified distinct differences between heart muscle cells that fail and those that adapt to high blood pressure.

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The 10-foot-tall microscopes helping combat world's worst diseases

The century-old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists.

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High levels of previously unsuspected pollutant uncovered in homes, environment

Scientists have found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact.

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High levels of previously unsuspected pollutant uncovered in homes, environment

Scientists have found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact.

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Tiny light detectors work like gecko ears

By structuring nanowires in a way that mimics geckos' ears, researchers have found a way to record the incoming angle of light. This technology could have applications in robotic vision, photography and augmented reality.

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Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body

New research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live -- and when they reach sexual maturity -- may have more to do with their brain than their body. More specifically, it is not animals with larger bodies or slower metabolic rates that live longer; it is animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex, whatever the size of the body.

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Laser technique may open door to more efficient clean fuels

Electrocatalysts have shown promise as a way to efficiently convert waste CO2 into clean fuels, but the mechanisms by which they operate are often unknown making it hard for researchers to design new ones in a rational manner. New research demonstrates a laser-based spectroscopy technique that can be used to study the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in-situ and provide much-needed insights into these complex chemical pathways.

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Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body

New research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live -- and when they reach sexual maturity -- may have more to do with their brain than their body. More specifically, it is not animals with larger bodies or slower metabolic rates that live longer; it is animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex, whatever the size of the body.

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Potential flaw in our assumptions about unknown opinions of others

Findings from a new study suggest that people assume that those who are silent in a conversation would agree with their own opinion, even if the majority of the speakers in the group have a different opinion. This has implications for how people form opinions about products, politics, and much more.

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Animal species becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation nearly complete

Species of reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrates are becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation has claimed more than 99 percent of the country's original wooded areas.

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Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable.

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Increasing frequency of ocean storms could alter kelp forest ecosystems

A future with stormier seas may bring strong changes to the biodiversity of coastal sea life, according to new research.

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Showerhead bacteria and lung infections: Researchers find correlation

Researchers have shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are most common. The study emphasizes the important role of showerheads in the transmission of NTM infections.

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Showerhead bacteria and lung infections: Researchers find correlation

Researchers have shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are most common. The study emphasizes the important role of showerheads in the transmission of NTM infections.

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Discovery of Zika virus in monkeys suggests disease may also have wild cycle

Zika virus has been detected in dead monkeys found in several areas in Brazil. The monkeys had been killed by locals who thought the animals had yellow fever. In fact, the monkeys were not bearers of that disease, but infection by Zika virus had made them sick and more vulnerable to attack by humans.

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Discovery of Zika virus in monkeys suggests disease may also have wild cycle

Zika virus has been detected in dead monkeys found in several areas in Brazil. The monkeys had been killed by locals who thought the animals had yellow fever. In fact, the monkeys were not bearers of that disease, but infection by Zika virus had made them sick and more vulnerable to attack by humans.

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Novel quantum dots enhance cell imaging

Researchers have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, but it relies on compact quantum dots to illuminate molecules and diseased cells rather than fluorescent dyes.

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Rich people don't live that much longer than the poor, study finds

Differences in how many extra years rich people live compared to poor people is only about half of what we thought, according to new research.

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Dance of the Soviets

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In the Moment

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A Boy and the World

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Solving a 100-year mystery in blood pressure research

New insight into how cells sense blood pressure could present better targets for treating hypertension.

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Single protein controls thousands of genes essential for sperm development

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study. Scientists discovered the protein -- called Dazl -- controls a network of genes essential for developing sperm to replicate and survive. The findings, published in Cell Reports, could lay the groundwork for future research into therapies for infertile men.

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Facial asymmetry increases with age

Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging -- a finding with important implications for facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures.

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One month of abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescents, young adults

A new study finds that one month of abstaining from cannabis use resulted in measurable improvement in memory functions important for learning among adolescents and young adults who were regular cannabis users.

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Gunshot wounds in children account for $270 million in emergency room and inpatient charges annually

A new study of more than 75,000 teenagers and children who suffered a firearm-related injury between 2006 and 2014 pinpoints the financial burden of gunshot wounds and highlights the increasing incidence of injury in certain age groups.

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Reduced screen time for young highly recommended for well-being

A new study indicates that more hours of screen time are associated with lower well-being in those aged 2 to 17, though the association is larger for adolescents than for younger children.

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New platform based on biology and nanotechnology carries mRNA directly to target cells

Researchers have developed a biological approach to directing nanocarriers loaded with protein 'game changers' to specific cells. Their groundbreaking method may prove useful in treating myriad malignancies, inflammatory diseases and rare genetic disorders.

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Plant-based 'road salt' good for highways but not for insects

Beet juice deicer, a natural alternative to road salt that is considered to be an eco-friendlier winter road management solution, may not be ecologically friendly to nearby aquatic species. The findings are the first to explore the physiological effects of beet juice deicer in freshwater animals.

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Interior northwest Nez Perce used tobacco long before European contact

Researchers have determined that the Nez Perce grew and smoked tobacco at least 1,200 years ago, long before the arrival of traders and settlers from the eastern United States. Their finding upends a long-held view that indigenous people in this area of the interior Pacific Northwest smoked only kinnikinnick or bearberry before traders brought tobacco starting around 1790.

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Bitcoin can push global warming above 2 degrees C in a couple decades

The electricity requirements of Bitcoin have created considerable difficulties, and extensive online discussion, about where to put the facilities or rings that compute the proof-of-work of Bitcoin. A somewhat less discussed issue is the environmental impacts of producing all that electricity.

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Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited

Evidence has been building in recent years that our diet, our habits or traumatic experiences can have consequences for the health of our children -- and even our grandchildren. The explanation that has gained most currency for how this occurs is so-called 'epigenetic inheritance' -- patterns of chemical 'marks' on or around our DNA that are hypothesized to be passed down the generations. New research suggests this mechanism of non-genetic inheritance is likely to be very rare.

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Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited

Evidence has been building in recent years that our diet, our habits or traumatic experiences can have consequences for the health of our children -- and even our grandchildren. The explanation that has gained most currency for how this occurs is so-called 'epigenetic inheritance' -- patterns of chemical 'marks' on or around our DNA that are hypothesized to be passed down the generations. New research suggests this mechanism of non-genetic inheritance is likely to be very rare.

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Synthetic microorganisms allow scientists to study ancient evolutionary mysteries

Scientists have created microorganisms that may recapitulate key features of organisms thought to have lived billions of years ago.

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Persistent gap in natural gas methane emissions measurements explained

A new study offers answers to questions that have puzzled policymakers, researchers and regulatory agencies through decades of inquiry and evolving science: How much total methane, a greenhouse gas, is being emitted from natural gas operations across the US? And why have different estimation methods, applied in various US oil and gas basins, seemed to disagree?

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Narrow focus on wildfire trends underestimates future risks to water security

Dramatic increases in wildfire over the last few decades have garnered considerable media attention. Numerous headlines have claimed that the amount of wildfire in the western US is unprecedented. However, scientists have now compiled long-term fire datasets that demonstrate the amount of wildfire occurring in the western US remains far below the acreage burning prior to pre-European settlement.

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Hormone-blocking injections reduce early menopause from breast cancer treatment

Final results of a clinical trial show continued evidence that women who get injections of the hormone drug goserelin along with standard breast cancer chemotherapy are more likely to become pregnant - without developing negative side effects or shortening their lives.

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Does the US discard too many transplantable kidneys?

An analysis reveals that many transplanted kidneys in France would have likely been discarded in the United States.

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Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats

Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says.

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Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats

Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says.

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Biologists discover source for boosting tumor cell drug sensitivity

Biologists have discovered a new way of re-sensitizing drug-resistant human tumor cells to the potency of DNA-damaging agents, the most widely used group of cancer drugs.

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AI and NMR spectroscopy determine atoms configuration in record time

Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach that can be combined with experiments to determine, in record time, the location of atoms in powdered solids. Their method can be applied to complex molecules containing thousands of atoms and could be of particular interest to the pharmaceutical industry.

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Your blood pressure and heart rate change to meet physical and social demands

Blood pressure and heart rate are not fixed, but rather they adapt to meet physical and social demands placed on the body, according to new research.

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Genetic research confirms six subspecies of tigers

A new study brings important context and conclusions to recovery and management strategies for a treasured endangered species, and included subspecies, at high extinction risk.

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The islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria could be closer together within millions of years

There is a gravitational sinking or isostatic adjustment of Teide after the volcanic crisis of 2004. This phenomenon has been detected thanks to data provided by the GPS stations situated in the areas surrounding the island of Tenerife, with millimetric values each year.

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Scientists describe 17 new species of sea slugs

This National Sea Slug Day, celebrate the addition of 17 new species of nudibranch to the tree of life. Adorned in lavish patterns and colors that range from yellow polka dots to shades of mauve and neon blue, the new marine invertebrates hail from coral reefs across the Indo-Pacific region. The team also identified a number of distant relatives that have independently evolved the same color pattern -- a first-ever genetic confirmation that color mimicry is widespread in the sea slug world.

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Improving structural health monitoring with magnetostrictive transducer

A new, more powerful generation of a magnetostrictive sensor withstands extreme temperatures, automatically adjusts frequencies and incorporates a stronger magnet.

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Mass shootings trigger blood donations

A new report focuses on blood transfusion needs and the influence of media coverage on blood bank operations. The report includes comparisons of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting with other recent mass shootings.

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Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness

Researchers have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a significantly lower rate of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Australia's changing relationship with alcohol

New research has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good.

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The long-term effects of alcohol demand on retail alcohol markets

As new study has examined the determinants of the number of licensed bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across neighborhoods in 53 California cities from 2000 to 2013.

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Whole-system view of plant cold stress

When temperatures drop, plants can't bundle up. Stuck outside, exposed, plants instead undergo a series of biochemical changes that protect cells from damage. Scientists have described these changes and identified some of the genes controlling them, but it's not clear how all the processes work together. Lacking this global view, plant breeders have struggled to engineer cold-tolerant crops. A recent study provides answers.

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Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children

As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In recent tests trained sniffer dogs successfully diagnosed malaria infections simply by sniffing samples from socks worn briefly by children from a malaria endemic area of West Africa, according to a new study.

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Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children

As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In recent tests trained sniffer dogs successfully diagnosed malaria infections simply by sniffing samples from socks worn briefly by children from a malaria endemic area of West Africa, according to a new study.

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As Canadian oil exports increase, research explores effects of crude oil on native salmon

Oil spills spell disaster for affected wildlife, leading to detrimental outcomes, including suffocation, poisoning and problems related to exposure to crude oil and its components. Researchers now take a closer look at the potential effects on regional salmon populations as Canada eyes expansion of its crude oil export capacity.

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For that spooky look

Rosie the Riveter and Daenerys Targaryen for the ladies and emperors for the gents are trending this Halloween

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Inside these fibers, droplets are on the move

A team has develop fibers containing systems for mixing, separating, and testing fluids. These fiber-based microfluidics systems may open up new possibilities for medical screening.

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South Korean women are destroying their cosmetic products to fight unrealistic beauty standards

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Yoga must be part of school curriculum: Vice President

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Yoga must be part of school curriculum: Vice President

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Halloween 2018: Kylie Jenner matches her pink butterfly costume with her daughter

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Rainbow-hued cheer

A pilot training programme by ThoughtWorks Hyderabad bats for an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQI+ community

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Air pollution kills 600,000 children each year: WHO

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Home cleaning on Diwali great way to spend time with family: Survey

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From Copenhagen to Miami, the top travel destinations of 2019 according to Lonely Planet

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The‘spectator’ hobby

As auction houses for collectible vehicles have shown in the West, the hammer can bring wider attention to the preservation of historical machines

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A fresh take

Get a glimpse of the India-bound Volkswagen T-Cross SUV

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Air pollution kills 600,000 children each year: WHO

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Pulling more than her weight

How a woman who started working late in life now moves the earth

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Character analysis

The souped-up version of the Tata Tiago is here. Does it deliver the goods?

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Paradise Towers review: In search of a plot

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Ayushmann Khurrana shows that he is not afraid to experiment with sequins; here’s proof

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Fresh flowers are the season’s hottest hair accessory. Get the festive look right with these celeb-inspired ideas

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Shweta Bachchan-Nanda on her debut novel Paradise Towers, her biggest critic and literary influences

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Kangana Ranaut shows she is the ultimate fashion queen in these outfits

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Experimental vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk

An experimental vaccine might one day protect ischemic stroke survivors from developing blood clots and subsequent strokes. The vaccine was found to be as safe and effective as one of the most widely used oral blood thinners currently used to reduce clotting risk.

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Peer support can help curb acute care for persons with depression and diabetes

A new study describes the impact of a peer coach intervention on hospitalizations and emergency room visits for individuals with diabetes and depression.

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Alterations to seabed raise fears for future

The ocean floor as we know it is dissolving rapidly as a result of human activity. The seabed plays a crucial role in controlling the degree of ocean acidification by neutralizing the acidity of the water. But due to human activities, the level of CO2 in the water is so high, and the water so acidic, that the calcite on the ocean floor is simply being dissolved.

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How soil bacteria are primed to consume greenhouse gas

New research has revealed that some soil bacteria are primed ready to consume the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide when they experience life without oxygen in the environment.

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Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims

New research finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function recovery.

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Sweet discovery pushes back the origins of chocolate

As Halloween revelers prepare to feast on chocolate, a new study from an international team of researchers is pushing back the origins of the delicious sweet treat.

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Cephalopods could become an important food source in the global community

With a growing world population and climate challenges that are causing agricultural areas to shrink, many are wondering where sustainable food will come from in the future. A professor of gastrophysics and a chef offer a suggestion in a new research article: The cephalopod population (including squid, octopus and cuttlefish) in the oceans is growing and growing -- let's get better at cooking them so that many more people will want to eat them!

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Cephalopods could become an important food source in the global community

With a growing world population and climate challenges that are causing agricultural areas to shrink, many are wondering where sustainable food will come from in the future. A professor of gastrophysics and a chef offer a suggestion in a new research article: The cephalopod population (including squid, octopus and cuttlefish) in the oceans is growing and growing -- let's get better at cooking them so that many more people will want to eat them!

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Earliest hominin migrations into the Arabian Peninsula required no novel adaptations

A new study suggests that early hominin dispersals beyond Africa did not involve adaptations to environmental extremes, such as to arid and harsh deserts. The discovery of stone tools and cut-marks on fossil animal remains at the site of Ti's al Ghadah provides evidence for hominins in Saudi Arabia at least 100,000 years earlier than previously known. Stable isotope analysis indicates a dominance of grassland vegetation at the site, similar to other early hominin environments.

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Hidden costs of disease to greater Yellowstone elk

For decades researchers have known that a bacterial disease in elk, bison and cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem causes periodic abortions in these animals and chronic illness in humans drinking infected cow's milk. The disease, called brucellosis, poses a financial concern for dairy producers and cattle ranchers, but its effects on the wild elk population have generally been considered minor.

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Why a warmer world may equal a wetter Arctic

As the Arctic warms, it's predicted to get wetter. But why? A new study looks to history for answers, examining what happened in the region during a period of warming some 8,000 years ago. The research finds evidence that in this ancient time, western Greenland became more humid, a trend often linked to increased precipitation. The study further shows that two different climactic processes may have contributed to this elevated humidity.

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Honeybees at risk from Zika pesticides

Up to 13 percent of US beekeepers are in danger of losing their colonies due to pesticides sprayed to contain the Zika virus, new research suggests.

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UK bumblebee population trends

Data collected by volunteers to assess the country's changing bumblebee populations have been analyzed in a new way for the first time -- and show mixed results about their decline, with cause for concern for two species.

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Virus production boosted in cells to generate more vectors for gene transfer

Researchers increased the production of lentiviral vectors by host cells by co-expressing the proteins SPSB1 or Tax. Mechanistically, this was shown to have a range of effects, including increased activity of the HIV-1 and cytomegalovirus promoters, the latter being used for many lentiviral constructs. This approach enables greater ability to generate sufficiently large quantities of viruses for use as vectors for transferring genes into a variety of cells, which has to date been expensive and laborious.

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Imaging collaboration sheds new light on cancer growth

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the normal controls on cell growth are lost in cancer cells, leading to rapid tumor expansion.

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Casino lights and sounds encourage risky decision-making

The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behavior, suggests new research.

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Up, Close and Personal

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Open Doors

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Down the Aisle

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Exercise may lessen fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer's

A research team decided to explore whether exercise could reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling people with Alzheimer's Disease who also had neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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Evidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer's disease

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer's disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's.

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Coal power plant regulations neglect a crucial pollutant

Researchers determine that particle-forming sulfur dioxide is the most damaging pollutant from Texas' coal-fired power plants that lack equipment to scrub emissions.

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Improving climate models to account for plant behavior yields 'goodish' news

Climate scientists have not been properly accounting for what plants do at night, and that, it turns out, is a mistake. A new study has found that plant nutrient uptake in the absence of photosynthesis affects greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere.

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A solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy

Researchers have developed an artificial photosynthesis device called a ''hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic (HPEV) cell'' that turns sunlight and water into two types of energy - hydrogen fuel and electricity.

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New drug candidates reverse drug resistance in multiple myeloma in preclinical models

A new strategy to enhance the activity of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), which are standard-of-care agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), was recently reported. The study introduces a new drug candidate that overcomes PI resistance in cultured cells and extends survival in mouse models of MM.

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Psychologists devise free test for measuring intelligence

Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices is a widely used standardized test to measure reasoning ability. One drawback, however, is that the test takes 40 to 60 minutes to complete. Another is that the test kit and answer sheets can cost hundreds of dollars. Psychologists have now developed a highly comparable free test that takes 10 minutes to complete. The user-friendly test measures abstract problem-solving ability and works on tablets and other mobile devices.

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Why people have lateral preferences when kissing and hugging

Typically, a person will initiate a hug with the right hand. Similar preferences are also present in other forms of social touch. The question of right resp. left-handedness plays a role in the process. However, it is not the only relevant aspect.

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Chimpanzees react faster to cooperate than make selfish choices

When it comes to cooperation, there's no monkey business in how some chimpanzees respond.

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Drugs' side effects in lungs 'more widespread than thought'

A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought.

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WHO says 98 per cent under-5 children from countries like India exposed to toxic air

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Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein

To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism.

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Consequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits

Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective.

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Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein

To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism.

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Smell and behavior: The scents of taking action

Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that links olfaction to locomotion.

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Smell and behavior: The scents of taking action

Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that links olfaction to locomotion.

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Bigger = better: Big bees fly better in hotter temps than smaller ones do

Larger tropical stingless bees fly better in hot conditions than smaller bees do and larger size may help certain species better tolerate high body temperatures. The findings run contrary to the temperature-size 'rule,' which suggests that insects that rely on the external environment to control their temperature are larger in cold climates and smaller in hot ones.

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5 LGBTQ novels you should add to your bookshelf

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Halloween make-up ideas: Take inspiration from these beauty ‘grammers to look ‘spook-tacular’

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Shashi Tharoor, Alan Hollinghurst, Stephen Daldry to participate in Mumbai LitFest

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Radhika Apte, Karisma Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan turn into gorgeous brides for the ramp

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Air pollution leads to millions of asthma attacks annually worldwide: Study

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The journey of a vegan mountaineer The Hindu - Fitness

Ahead of World Vegan Day, we speak to Kuntal Joisher, one of the few vegan mountaineers to scale Mt Everest

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The journey of a vegan mountaineer

Ahead of World Vegan Day, we speak to Kuntal Joisher, one of the few vegan mountaineers to scale Mt Everest

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Kalki Koechlin refuses to play it safe in these outfits and we love her for it

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Art that’s good to gift, and keep

Creatif in Hyderabad reimagines works of eminent artists to present utilitarian and décor collections

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High heels can cause major joint problems: AIIMS expert

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High heels can cause major joint problems: AIIMS expert

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Social relationships key to improving learning in schools: Study

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Breastfeeding beneficial for babies as well as nursing mothers: Study

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Breastfeeding beneficial for babies as well as nursing mothers: Study

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Priyanka Chopra’s bridal shower look has us super excited for her wedding!

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Capital gain

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Kaleidoscopic view

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‘An artist is always questioning his choices’

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Climate change a threat to even the most tolerant oysters

Climate change-associated severe weather events may cause flooding that threatens the survival of the Olympia oyster, new research suggests.

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Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

Scientists found that the combined effect of common genetic variations can dramatically increase risk of breast cancer for female pediatric cancer survivors.

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How hibernators could help humans treat illness, conserve energy and get to Mars

Researchers are evaluating the potential for hibernation and the related process, torpor, to aid human health in spaceflight.

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Struggling to get out of the bed in the morning? You might have Dysania

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Struggling to get out of the bed in the morning? You might have Dysania

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High carbohydrate diet may induce obesity in some: Study

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High carbohydrate diet may induce obesity in some: Study

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas give winter fashion goals in these overcoats

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Diana Penty looks ravishing in black chiffon pleated pant sari

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Head, neck cancer survivors at increased suicide risk: Study

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Head, neck cancer survivors at increased suicide risk: Study

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Science proves how you can actually die of a broken heart

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Science proves how you can actually die of a broken heart

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Weight loss surgery may prevent womb cancer in obese women

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Weight loss surgery may prevent womb cancer in obese women

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Anushka Sharma, Shilpa Shetty look gorgeous as they celebrate Karva Chauth

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Processed meat, carbonated beverages may up kidney failure risk

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Processed meat, carbonated beverages may up kidney failure risk

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Much awaited Titanic II set to sail in 2022

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Open plan offices decrease face-to-face collaboration: Study

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Exercise, low calorie diet may cut stroke risk in menopausal women

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Meditation can boost emotional intelligence, cut stress at workplace

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Exercise, low calorie diet may cut stroke risk in menopausal women

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Meditation can boost emotional intelligence, cut stress at workplace

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Vogue Women Of The Year Awards 2018: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Alia Bhatt raise the heat

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Lagos shimmers as fashion hub

Designers proud of the ‘unapologetically African’ prints and colours on show

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When brushes and colours heal: Art therapy helps paint a new canvas for many

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When brushes and colours heal: Art therapy helps paint a new canvas for many

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Have a sustainable Deepavali treat

From organic chocolate wrapped in reclaimed cloth, and karupatti sesame balls, to jalebi made of seeraga samba rice, this seems to be the season of jo

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Notes from Myanmar

If anything best reveals the Myanmarese-Indian bond, it is the local food

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Jahnvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Kartik Aaryan sizzle at Manish Malhotra’s festive fashion show

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Heart over heels The Hindu - Fitness

A book about the physical and emotional aspects of the heart, and how one impacts the other

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A stroke of ill-luck

Support a loved one with a small gesture and grow your knowledge of this debilitating problem

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Perfect like pasta

Discovering four classic recipes made touring around Amalfi, Cetara, and Salerno even better

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Heart over heels

A book about the physical and emotional aspects of the heart, and how one impacts the other

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This fiery chicken curry will leave you sweating but you won’t stop eating

‘Ankapur Chicken Curry’ is the hot new calling card for Telangana cuisine

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In search of the perfect jalebi

It might be just a bit of deep-fried flour dipped in sugar syrup, but the perfect one is like a Hermès bag

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ARE YOU SENSIBLE ABOUT GOALS?

With no dearth of action and inspiration around us, it’s best not to get swayed into making other’s goals our own

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#ThatToo is the new

My neighbour, who worked as a clerk at an insurance company, told her daughter to slap a boy who was repeatedly following her. She did not rush to sch

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Give us starch

Death by famine: the undramatic side of war

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Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2019

Here are the to 10 cities that you must visit in 2019 according to the travel experts at Lonely Planet

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Deepika Padukone, Shilpa Shetty and more: Best airport looks of the week (Oct 21 – Oct 27)

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A brush with literature

Anu Zafaran’s art is about the thought out and the pleasing

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SUNNY days are here

Sunny Wayne on what makes him tick

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A tasty project

Cooked with the best of ingredients, the Biryani Project delivers various variants of the rice dish at your doorstep

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Got for these easy-to-grow indoor plants to fight the ill-effects of air pollution

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Financial education key to reducing student loan stress

It is estimated that a quarter of American adults currently have student loans to pay off, and most do not have the financial literacy to manage debt successfully. The average student in the Class of 2016 has $37,172 in student loan debt.

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Link between what we see and how we remember 'breaks' as we get older

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint among older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes. Recent research brings us a step closer to uncovering the answer, which could help with distinguishing signs of dementia earlier.

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Study explains why tall individuals are more prone to cancer

For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the effect of having more cells in the body? Might taller people be more prone to cancer because they have more cells? Yes, according to an evolutionary biologist who examined data from four large-scale surveillance projects on 23 cancer categories.

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Fruit fly study challenges theories on evolution and high-carb diets

Fruit fly research challenges neutral theory of molecular evolution and suggests one day we may be prescribed diets according to our genes.

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Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise

Researchers have found a way to engineer the lipid composition of cell membranes. The method makes it easier to investigate how cells are regulated by their membrane composition. This could lead to optimized cell factories and better understanding of the role of lipids in metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.

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Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects children's social and intellectual development. Conventional diagnostic methods for ASD rely on behavioral observation. Researchers have now identified a potential quantifiable biomarker for diagnosing ASD. Using magnetic brainwave imaging, they correlated altered gamma oscillation with the motor response of children with ASD, which is consistent with previous key hypotheses on ASD. The means of observation potentially offers a noninvasive, impartial form of early diagnosis of ASD.

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Testing cells for cancer drug resistance

Biophysicists have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance of tumor cells to cancer drugs. Unlike conventional approaches, this method does not require any antibodies or markers. It detects the response of cells to administered drugs and therefore could determine the effect of drugs in preclinical studies.

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Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently

Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans.

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Five out of five? Study reveals psychological influences in online reviews

A new study reveals how psychological factors affect the ratings people provide and how they describe their experiences when posting online reviews. Researchers found the length of time between product or service consumption and posting affects the review given.

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Sales staff recommend more round-shaped products for obese customers

Findings from a new study suggest that sales employees are more likely to recommend round products for customers that are overweight or obese, but there is no evidence that these customers prefer round products.

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Grin and beer it

Fizzics, a portable beer dispenser, can make all types of beer fresh, tastier and smoother by removing the harsh taste of carbon

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How Canadian and Californian rainbow trout respond to higher temps

Natural variation may help decide which rainbow trout strains are likely to survive worldwide global warming, according to a new study.

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Cappuccino made with jackfruit seed flour has chocolate aroma

A study conducted in Brazil shows that flour made from roasted jackfruit seeds can replace cocoa powder in a mixture of milk and coffee used to make cappuccino.

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New driverless car technology could make traffic lights and speeding tickets obsolete

New driverless car technologies could lead to a world without traffic lights and speeding tickets. Researchers also hope the innovations will bring about the development of driverless cars that use 19 to 22 percent less fuel.

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Fruit fly study challenges theories on evolution and high-carb diets

Fruit fly research challenges neutral theory of molecular evolution and suggests one day we may be prescribed diets according to our genes.

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Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise

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Mutations in yeast and alcohol

Alcohol has been celebrated for all of history. The Ancient Greeks worshipped Dionysus for their spirits, while the Chinese recognized Yidi as the creator of libertine drink. Of course, unknowingly, both were actually servants of the true alcohol master, yeast. In Japan, some of the best sake are the result of a single mutation in yeast.

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Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently

Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans.

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Climate change impact in Mediterranean region

As the Mediterranean Basin is experiencing the impact of climate change more than ever, an international network of scientists has worked together to synthesize the effects of climate change and environmental problems, as well as the incurred risks, in the region, to facilitate decision-making in addressing the issues.

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Ecologists ask: Should we be more transparent with data?

Researchers highlight the importance of adapting to, providing, and using data sets that are open to and usable by the public and investigators in ecology and other field research.

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Highly efficient wet-processed solar cells with molecules in the same orientation

Researchers document a new method for controlling the orientation of conducting molecules in organic solar cells that results in the enhanced light adsorption and performance of the cells.

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Bioactive novel compounds from endangered tropical plant species

Biologists have isolated 17 secondary metabolites, including three novel compounds from the valuable endangered tropical plant species Alangium longiflorum. A newly isolated compound, 8-hydroxytubulosine, showed growth inhibitory effects at submicromolar levels against several human tumor cell lines except for drug transporter-overexpressing cells. Compound 1 caused accumulation of sub-G1 cells with no effect on cell cycle progression, suggesting that this substance is an apoptosis inducer.

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Karva Chauth 2018 Moon Rise Time: When will the moon rise today in Delhi, Mumbai, Agra

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Marriage goals for Karva Chauth 2.0: Why fast when you can feast?

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Happy Karwa Chauth 2018: Wishes, Images, Photos, SMS, Messages, and Status for Whatsapp and Facebook

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Turning cells against pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is infamously resistant to treatment options because the tumor is often surrounded by cells which are ''tricked'' into protecting it. Now, researchers have identified the special signals that encourage some of these cells to either help the cancer, or--ideally--hinder it.

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Location of large mystery source of banned ozone depleting substance uncovered

Researchers from the University of Bristol have found significant ongoing emissions of a potent ozone-depleting substance from eastern China.

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Large cells for tiny leaves

Scientists identify protein that controls leaf growth and shape.

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Do neonicotinoids inhibit the development of anti-predatory behaviors in wood frogs?

Wood frogs are a bit more sluggish when exposed to neonicotinoids. This small behavioral change could have an impact on wood frog populations.

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Meteorologist expects severe drought and heavy rain events to worsen globally

Meteorologists expect severe drought and long-lasting rainfall events to worsen in the future. Researchers have determined how frequent, intense and long lasting these types of events will be in the future.

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Plant polymers do not always act together to make beautiful shapes

Researchers at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) show in mutant plant cells that three polymers, cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, are deposited at the secondary cell wall independent of each other. The discovery challenges a long-held consensus that assumed their deposition must occur in order. The discovery is expected to aid in the generation of plants that can acclimatize to extreme weather or increase their production of bioresources.

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Getting the most out of atmospheric data analysis

An international team has used a new approach to analyze an atmospheric data set spanning 18 years for the investigation of new-particle formation. They found that their method -- based on mutual information -- supported the major findings of previous work, whilst being more accurate and easier to carry out. The method is expected to provide a useful tool for analyzing other variables that influence atmospheric processes.

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I’m happy people consider me a bankable actor: Sumeet Raghavan

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Sita’s new world

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Finding their voice

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The man behind the fist

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The winner takes it all

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Stars on the campaign ground

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A new therapeutic avenue for treating insomnia

Insomnia is one of the major sleep problems all over the world. However, the most widely prescribed medicines for the treatment of insomnia are plagued by a wide range of adverse effects. Researchers have succeeded in identifying the first positive allosteric modulator for adenosine A2A receptors and found that it induces sleep without affecting cardiovascular function, unlike classic receptor agonists. Their discovery may unlock the development of the next-generation sleeping pill.

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A singular mind

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Patient care in chemical and biological attacks

The neurologic effects and treatment options for exposure to biologic and chemical agents are outlined in a newly published article by neurologists.

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'Navigator' neurons play critical role in sense of smell

Researchers have identified 'navigator' neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell. The new study builds on a breakthrough 2014 report which showed a critical period in olfactory wiring using mice as a model system.

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Animal migration requires both movement corridors and food

Stopover sites are critical locations for mule deer migrations in two areas of Wyoming, researchers have documented.

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You are the company you keep -- A new screening method detects direct biomolecule interactions

Researchers have developed a new high-throughput screening method to detect direct biomolecule interactions. Such screening techniques are required to reveal how cellular building blocks are connected, which is crucial for understanding how cells function or dysfunction in the case of diseases. The method was designed to be inexpensive and doable, making it accessible for every standard biomedical research laboratory.

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A black bear playbook: Conservationists predict bear/human conflict hot-spots in new study

A new study uses long term data on bear mortality to map high-probability hot-spots for human-bear conflicts.

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Earth's dust cloud satellites confirmed

Astronomers and physicists may have confirmed two elusive clouds of dust, in semi-stable points just 400,000 kilometers from Earth. The clouds, first reported by and named for Polish astronomer Kazimierz Kordylewski in 1961, are exceptionally faint, so their existence is controversial.

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Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial

A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease has enabled some patients to go 15 months in between treatments. This represents a vast improvement over the typical regimen of nearly monthly eye injections.

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Walking in the woods with Bua

Just a few kilometres away from Mumbai is a forest collective established by former city slickers, now dedicated to living off the land

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K-core is a predictor of structural collapse in mutualistic ecosystems

A network metric called the K-core could predict structural collapse in mutualistic ecosystems, according to new research. The K-core appears able to forecast which species is likely to face extinction first, by global shocks such as climate change, and when an ecosystem could collapse due to external forces.

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Fighting mosquitoes in your backyard with scientists' help

Thanks to an innovative mosquito control approach, residents in several Maryland neighborhoods reduced populations of invasive Asian tiger mosquitoes by an impressive 76 percent, on average.

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DNA 'dances' in first explanation of how genetic material flows through a nucleus

DNA flows inside a cell's nucleus in a choreographed line dance, new simulations reveal. The finding is the first large-scale explanation of genetic material moving within a working cell. The dancing DNA may play a role in gene expression, replication and remodeling.

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Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese

Researchers found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality, metabolism and overall health. And for those who have sworn off eating at night, there is no gain in body fat.

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Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes

A study shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate an hereto unknown pathological mechanism.

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