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Study shows ‘Man in the Moon’ craters 200 mn years old than thought
London: Scientists have ‘reset the clock’ for craters on the Moon, meaning that parts of its surface — which characterise the children’s story of the Man in the Moon — are around…
- Science
Daily news on threats of climate change are scary, but can prompt action
New York: Seeing news about climate change daily may frighten people, but it may help shape the way people feel about the phenomenon and also help take action to address it, finds…
- Science
Strawberry production can lead to long-term plastic pollution: Study
New York: Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that the plastic mulch used to support the growth of strawberries sheds large quantities of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown…
- Health
Study shows even moderate heat can affect human heart
New York: Increasing humid conditions in temperatures as low as 34 degrees Celsius can lead to a progressive rise in heart rate, also known as cardiovascular strain, warns a new study. While…
- Health
Board games can help boost maths ability in young children: Study
Santiago: Board games based on numbers, like Monopoly, Othello and Chutes and Ladders, make young children better at maths, according to a review of studies. Board games are already known to enhance…
- Health
Removing extra chromosomes from cancer cells can prevents tumor growth: Study
Connecticut: According to a recent Yale study, cancer cells with additional chromosomes rely on those chromosomes for tumour formation, and removing them stops the cells from growing tumours. The results, according to…
- Technology
India’s smartphone users benefit by Rs 6 for every Re 1 they spend: Study
New Delhi: As smartphones are becoming an essential aspect of people’s lives, it is found that for every Re1 spent on owning a smartphone, a smartphone consumer in India has a financial…
- Health
Vitamin D supplements may prevent heart attacks in people over 60s: Study
New York: Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks among people aged over 60, finds a study. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term…
- India
Lockdown in India prevented 27 MT of Himalayan snowmelt: Research
New Delhi: As many as 27 metric tonnes of ice and snow melt in the Himalayas had been prevented by the Indian national lockdown, in place from March 25, 2020, to May…
- Middle East
Doha, Dubai top world’s most competitive job markets: Report
Abu Dhabi: Doha, the capital of Qatar, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emerged as the most competitive job market, witnessing the highest average number of applicants within a…
- Health
Even mild Covid can ‘permanently damage’ semen quality in men: Study
London: Even a mild Covid infection can cause permanent damage to men’s sperm concentrations and their ability to swim, according to a new study presented at the 39th annual meeting of the…
- Health
Supermarket trolleys with ECG sensors can help prevent stroke risk: Study
London: Supermarket trolleys, equipped with electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors, may help diagnose atrial fibrillation — common heart rhythm disorder — which can then be treated to prevent disabling or fatal strokes. In the…
- Health
Study links postpartum depression with adolescent stress
New York: Stress during adolescence can cause postpartum behavioural changes in women and other mammals, including depression and changes in social behaviour after the birth of a child. Researchers from the University…
- Technology
ChatGPT 4 excels at picking the right imaging tests: Study
New York: OpenAI’s ChatGPT can support the clinical decision-making process, including when picking the correct radiological imaging tests for breast cancer screening or breast pain, finds a study. The study by investigators…
- Technology
AI finds conservative women more happier, attractive in pictures: Study
San Francisco: Researchers found that conservative female politicians tend to appear happier and more attractive in pictures than liberal politicos, a new AI study has shown. According to the study published in…
