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Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
Trump taps Wall Street veteran for powerful Treasury rolePresident Trump has nominated G. Hunter McMaster II as Assistant Treasury Secretary for Financial Markets, a role he has been performing si...
Being slim is not enough: Hidden ‘skinny fat’ could still quietly raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, study warnsNew research warns that slim individuals may still face serious heart risks due to hidden visceral fat around organs and the liver. A McMas...
Canada’s top universities hold strong in global rankings, led by University of TorontoThe University of Toronto remains Canada's top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Canadian institutio...
Ketone supplements may impact performance of athletes on fieldSome previously published studies had shown the supplements improve performance, while others have reported they had no effect or even wors...
Evidence of superbug found in Delhi's stray dogsScientists have discovered and isolated the first live culture of the superbug Candida auris, a disease-causing fungus, from the ear canals...
'Texas Ranger' 'Top Gun' and 'Die Hard' star Clarence Gilyard Jr passes away at 66, read details'Texas Ranger' Fame Clarence Gilyard Jr passed away at the age of 66. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas confirmed the news of his demise.
Treatment for people suffering from Covid vaccine-related blood clots foundThe researchers at the McMaster University recommend a combination of anti-clotting drugs and high doses of intravenous immunoglobulin to c...
How scientists are using drones to lower the risk of catastrophic flooding from large glacial lakesHeavy rainfall and rock, snow or ice avalanches can raise water levels in moraine-dammed glacial lakes, generating waves that overtop the m...
How common cold viruses are being used in vaccines from Russia, ChinaSome researchers believe the strong immune response that caused problems with gene therapy makes these vectors well suited to vaccines, whe...
Avoid staying out in the sun for longer hours, more sunshine linked to higher risk of Covid-19 spreadSunny days can tempt more people to step out.
Physical distancing, masks, eye protection may help prevent COVID-19: Lancet studyThe systematic review of existing evidence was commissioned by the World Health Organization, the researchers said.
Don't need a N95 respirator to cover your face. Cloth masks may prevent coronavirus spread tooSeveral layers of cotton fabric can block droplet and other contamination in the environment.
Cap your daily salt intake at 2.5 teaspoons to keep heart safeAny health risk of sodium is eliminated by adding fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, and other potassium-rich foods to your diet.
Complete genome of elephants mappedScientists have sequenced the complete genome of one of the world's most iconic animal families - elephants, and their relatives mammoths a...
Are you addicted to the internet? It might cause depression & anxietyThe unstoppable rise of the internet has given rise to fears that people are becoming unable to cope without regularly going online.
A new study claims Milky Way has a mass of 700 billion SunsA galaxy includes not only stars, planets, and other material, but also dark matter, a mysterious form of matter that is not yet detected i...
India keen to acquire coal, iron ore mines in CanadaIndia has evinced interest in acquisition of coking coal and iron ore assets in Canada for sustained growth of its steel industry.
- Steel Ministry delegation visits Canada to seek coal and iron ore supplies
A high level delegation led by steel minister Beni Prasad Verma is on a week-long tour to Canada with an objective to seek supplies of coki...
Ageless actionKhushwant Singh, who was your columnist's beloved first boss, says he is coming on to 98 years and is still earning more than he did in his...