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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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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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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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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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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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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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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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced
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Boxing, Olympics 2024: Parveen Hooda set to lose Paris berth after breaking anti-doping rule
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot
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IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad through to playoffs after match against Gujarat Titans gets washed out