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Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...
- Alaska Native genomes show selection signals potentially linked to life in the Arctic; researchers identified variants in pathways associated with high-latitude conditionsAlaskan Native genomes show adaptation signals potentially linked to cold environments. Researchers compared these signals with populations...
- Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...
- Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...
- A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
- Quote of the day by Carl Jung: "The psyche has two important conditions: one is the environmental influence, and the other is..." — Life lessons on identity, self-awareness, personal growth, and how understanding your innate traits unlocks true potential by the pioneering Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychologyToday's Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: Carl Jung’s famous quote highlights that human psychology is formed through a dual relationship betw...
- In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the seaScientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the e...
- No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managersGerman scientists have identified a gene that governs task allocation within bee colonies. This gene, doublesex, controls neural circuits r...
- Scientists develop new CRISPR tool that can program cancer cells to self-destructScientists developed a new CRISPR technology that targets specific RNA molecules. This breakthrough allows for the selective destruction of...
- In 2007, a last-resort cancer treatment led to an extraordinary HIV breakthrough that helped rewrite medical historyCancer treatment received major breakthrough in 2007 and the findings remain one of the most remarkable chapters in modern medicine. A trea...
- ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
- Is Your Workplace Set Up for AI Agents?AI’s true productivity gains require redesigning organizations, not merely adding AI to human-centered systems—much like factories once had...
- Don't scare a crow: Crows hold grudges for nearly a decade, they never forget a face, and even teach their chicks to hate the same faceCrows possess remarkable facial recognition and hold grudges for nearly two decades. These intelligent birds teach their young to remember ...
- Have you ever wondered why your fingers aren't all the same length? The fascinating science behind every finger's unique purposeThe evolution of human fingers showcases a fascinating variety of lengths tailored to specific purposes. This diverse morphology allows for...
- Scientists create artificial life from chemicals, and it eats, grows, and divides like the real thingScientists at the University of Minnesota have engineered "SpudCell," a lab-made entity from lifeless chemicals that mimics key life proces...
- Scientists believed 'junk DNA' served no purpose but a new study says some of it actually helps stop cancer cells from growingJunk DNA cancer study: Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team have found that so-called junk DNA molecules, kn...
- The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
- What are cold-shock proteins? The first thing Ankur Warikoo does every morning even though he hates itEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has embraced daily cold showers for four years, inspired by the concept of cold-shock proteins. These proteins h...
- Genes vs healthy eating: Can lifestyle changes give you extra years to live?Here's how genes play a crucial role in expanding your lifespan.
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