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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘Political conspiracy’, alleges HD Revanna on his arrest for alleged abduction related to rape case
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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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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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title