New In Science
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Gigantic filaments that connect galaxy clusters are still glowing with the shock of their creation
Studying this glow could confirm how the large-scale structure of the universe was formed.
Tessa Vernstrom, The Conversation & Christopher Riseley, The Conversation
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Forget lightning rods. Scientists have come up with a new way to steer lightning: lasers
This high voltage experiment isn’t one you’ll be able to try at home.
Ian Whittaker, The Conversation
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Why animal welfare laws do not apply to insects – and the reason they should
Laws protecting animals from unnecessary pain don’t extend to insects because it’s accepted that they can’t feel pain. But mounting evidence suggests otherwise.
Matilda Gibbons, The Conversation, Andrew Crump, The Conversation & Lars Chittka, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Why do we judge people based on their facial features?
New research shows some of us have a disposition to draw drastic conclusions about the traits and personalities of others based solely on facial appearance.
Paddy Ross, The Conversation
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Why is the breakthrough in nuclear fusion being hailed as a big deal? A scientist explains
Physicists at the US government’s National Ignition Facility have come one more step closer to producing clean and sustainable electricity from nuclear fusion.
Carolyn Kuranz, The Conversation
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Hate eating vegetables? It might be in your DNA
New research explores how genes and biological processes influence which foods we find irresistible.
Nicola Pirastu, The Conversation
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Can machines invent new things without human help? Yes, they already have
Artificial intelligence could reduce the time and costs associated with inventing, while increasing the technical depth of inventions.
Toby Walsh, The Conversation & Alexandra George, The Conversation
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At last we know why lightning zigzags in the sky
New research attempts to shed light on the puzzling and awe-striking aspects of this mysterious natural phenomenon.
John Lowke, The Conversation
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How does evolution work? 163 years after Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’, the question is not settled
Evolutionary biology is undergoing one of the most intense debates it has had for more than a generation.
Erik Svensson, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
Bruce E Wexler
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There a croak, hear a croak: How scientists found a way to listen to elusive, threatened frogs
A robust technique using digital media has helped researchers understand how the species are faring in our ever-changing planet.
John Measey, The Conversation
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Microbes and machines: How art and science fuse in Bio-art
When art meets the biological sciences, living matter becomes the medium.
Darrin Sean Verhagen, The Conversation & Sean Redmond, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals