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Agra engineering student 'raped' by senior in moving car, accused on the run

India Today | 2024-08-14, 03:45

Agra engineering student raped by senior in moving car accusedontherun ...

Clinical trial shows JAK inhibitor improves multiple autoimmune conditions in patients with Down syndrome

Science Daily | 2024-08-14, 03:28

An unprecedented study reveals strategy to decrease the burden of alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other autoimmune conditions. ...

Winning images showcase intersection of science and art – and you can vote

New Atlas | 2024-08-14, 03:22

The Centenary Institute has announced the winner of its When Art Meets Science competition, showcasing the intersection between ground-breaking medical research and visually stunning images. You can cast your online vote for the best image in the People’s

Climate change intensified rain that caused Wayanad landslides: study

The Hindu | 2024-08-14, 03:12

One-day bursts of rain in Kerala will become another 4% heavier if global warming reaches 2� C, the study added ...

Lake Elsinore Serial Killer Confesses to 1986 Murder of 19-Year-Old Woman

New York Times | 2024-08-14, 03:11

William Lester Suff, 70, was already on death row for a dozen murders in Southern California. Now, he has confessed to killing a 19-year-old woman, shutting a 1986 cold case, officials said. ...

How forecasts of bad weather can drive up your grocery bill

Madison | 2024-08-14, 02:27

Grist reports on how

Harris’ or Harris’s? Apostrophe row divides grammar nerds

The Guardian | 2024-08-14, 02:26

The Harris campaign has yet to put a full stop to the issue, which has riled up social media users Whatever possessed Kamala Harris to pick Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate , it probably wasn’t a desire to inflame arguments about apostrophes.

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Rumble | 2024-08-14, 02:20

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Chinese scientists discover highest-energy gamma-ray spectral line

People Daily | 2024-08-14, 02:09

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have identified a gamma-ray spectral line with energy levels peaking at 37 million electron volts, the

Structure Change Positions Solar Technology Developer For Strong Growth In High Value Aerospace & More: ...

MENA FN | 2024-08-14, 02:00

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. NASDAQ: ASTI $ASTI Headquarters $ASTI Industries $ASTI Manufacturing $ASTI Solar is Flying with NASA Ascent Solar Targets Growth in ... ...

Indigenous Science Can Help Solve Some Of The Great Problems Of Our Time. Here's How

MENA FN | 2024-08-14, 02:00

(MENAFN - The Conversation) Australia has committed to elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge as one of five national priorities in science and research. This comes as part of ... ...

Australia offers lessons for increasing American life expectancy

Science Daily | 2024-08-14, 01:57

A new study comparing expected lifespans among six high-income English-speaking countries found that Australians live the longest while American lifespans faltered over the last three decades. ...

Say 'aah' and get a diagnosis on the spot: is this the future of health?

Science Daily | 2024-08-14, 01:57

A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy

House call: A new study rethinks early Christian landmark

Science Daily | 2024-08-14, 01:57

Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure

Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse

Science Daily | 2024-08-14, 01:57

They're the little digital tools you can download in a few seconds, but despite their literal size, health and fitness apps pack a real punch when it comes to getting results, say researchers. ...

Melting polar ice due to climate change is making earth’s days longer

The Hindu | 2024-08-14, 01:50

Scientists found that in the last two decades, the rate of earth’s rotation has slowed by around 1.3 ms per century ...

“Slapped cheek” virus is surging across Europe and US, CDC warns

Ars Technica | 2024-08-14, 01:37

Enlarge / A child with a "slapped cheek" rash (credit: CDC) A common seasonal respiratory virus that typically infects school-aged children is causing an unusually large spike in cases across Europe and the US this

What Role Will Google’s Eric Schmidt Play in Election 2024?

The Last American Vagabond | 2024-08-14, 01:16

At the end of the day, no matter which corporate party

Saving Australian Crocodiles by Yucking Their Yum

New York Times | 2024-08-14, 01:14

The aquatic reptiles cannot resist eating invasive toads that are toxic, so scientists gave the crocodiles a dose of nonlethal food poisoning to adjust their behavior. ...

Biden strikes $150M blow against cancer in campaign to slash deaths

Voa News | 2024-08-14, 00:50

washington — President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited Louisiana's infamous "Cancer Alley" to strike at what he identified as a top priority of his dwindling presidency: announcing $150 million in research funding toward the goal of dramatically reducing

Researchers want to combine an ancient technology with clean energy to save over $1 trillion worldwide

Business Insider | 2024-08-14, 00:47

Electrified Thermal Solutions' firebrick technology. Boston Globe/Getty ImagesFirebricks have been around for thousands of years.Industries use them to store heat from burning fossil fuels; newer versions conduct electricity.Firebricks could save over $1.2

Prince William's response to Harry 'engineered by the palace' and not a 'warm' exchange

The Mirror | 2024-08-14, 00:45

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'have been in contact with Prince William' amid Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis, but the exchange hasn't been 'warm or informal', an expert claims ...

Study finds rains that led to deadly Indian landslides were made worse by climate change

Houston Chronicle | 2024-08-14, 00:39

The heavy rains that resulted in landslides killing hundreds in southern India last month were made

Pilot killed after crashing helicopter on roof of Australian hotel during unauthorized flight

Fox News | 2024-08-14, 00:27

A helicopter pilot was killed and others were injured early Monday after the pilot crashed a helicopter onto the roof of an Australian hotel during an unauthorized flight, authorities said. The New Zealand Herald identified the pilot as 23-year-old Blake

Emergency call leads Arizona officials to escaped reptile crossing busy highway

Fox News | 2024-08-14, 00:27

Officials who answered a call about a slow-moving reptile lingering on a busy interstate are sharing details about the incident on social media. On July 30, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) responded to the scene where the animal was trying to

What Chocolate Secrets Lie In The Genes Of Ecuador’s Cocoa Crops?

Forbes | 2024-08-14, 00:27

In Ecuador, researchers are conserving the genetic legacy of cocoa (Theobroma cacao), the raw material of chocolate. ...

Karnataka govt reinstates Shanthrajanna as BDA engineer member

Deccan Herald | 2024-08-14, 00:24

<p>Bengaluru: In a dramatic turn of events, the state government on Tuesday re-appointed HR Shanthrajanna as the engineer member of the Bangalore

UN General Assembly proclaims 2025-2034 as decade of action for cryospheric sciences

Xinhua | 2024-08-14, 00:24

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Tuesday proclaiming 2025-2034 as the decade of action for cryospheric sciences. The resolution, titled "Decade of action for cryospheric sciences, 2025-2034" and adopted

Biden announces $150M in research grants, part of cancer ‘moonshot’

The Mercury News | 2024-08-14, 00:21

By Will Weissert | Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he’s no longer seeking a second term, visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration’s

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