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Pterosaur Tails Combined Aerodynamic Precision and Display Adaptations, Reveal New Study
Early pterosaurs featured long tails ending in leaf-shaped vanes, supported by a sophisticated tensioning system. This system, revealed through laser-stimulated fluorescence analysis of fossils, included criss-crossing fibres and tube-like structures that provided stiffness. These tails served a dual purpose: aiding flight by stabilising the vanes ...
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Marshall Monitor III ANC Review: Comfortable Fit, Great ANC
Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones come equipped with a host of interesting features and specifications at this price point. The headphones have ANC and transparency modes. They also get an adaptive loudness feature that adjusts the sound based on the listener's environment without hampering the audio quality.
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Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC With Up to 38 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC was launched in India on Thursday alongside the Realme 14 Pro series of smartphones. The neckband-style headset carries a 13.6mm dynamic driver unit, supports up to 50dB of hybrid noise cancellation and is said to offer a battery life of up to 38 hours on a single charge.
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Asus NUC 14 Essential Mini PC With Intel Core N-Series CPUs Unveiled: See Features
Asus NUC 14 Essential with Intel Core N-series processors have been unveiled. It is a compact, entry-level mini PC, which has CPUs with up to eight E-core architectures and is claimed to improve performance and power efficiency over existing models. The company further claims that it has been put through "bake and humidity tests," and "exceeds i...
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The 2024 film Hellboy: The Crooked Man, inspired by Mike Mignola's comic, will stream on Lionsgate Play from January 17, 2025. Directed by Brian Taylor, the story features Hellboy (Jack Kesy) aiding rookie agent Bobbie Jo Song (Adeline Rudolph) against The Crooked Man. Despite a modest $2 million box office run, the film received critical praise an...
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NDTV Explainer: How Joe Biden's Russian Oil Sanctions Can Impact India
Indian and Chinese refiners are in a quest to find new suppliers of crude as they adapt to fresh US sanctions on Russian producers and tankers that are designed to curb the revenues of the world's second-largest oil exporter.
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South Korea To Adapt Airport Concrete Barriers After Deadly Jeju Air Crash That Killed 179
South Korean authorities said they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at airports around the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.
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From Casual To Festive: Why Linen Kurta Suits Are A Wardrobe Must-Have
Linen kurta suits are more than just a trend; they’re a timeless blend of elegance, comfort, and versatility. Whether you’re heading to a laid-back brunch or a grand festive gathering, these breezy outfits seamlessly adapt to every occasion.
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC India Launch Date Set For January 16
Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC will be unveiled in India soon. The company has announced the launch date of the audio wearable. It has revealed several key features as well as the design of the upcoming headsets. The availability details of the neckband-style earphones have also been confirmed.
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite influences plant cell behaviour to attract insects and secure its transmission. Research reveals how the SAP54 protein manipulates plant defences, encouraging female insects to choose plants with male leafhoppers. This adaptation ensures the parasite’s life cycle continues by promoting reproduction and feeding in infected pla...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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Sony Working on Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn Movies; Ghost of Tsushima to Get Anime Adaptation
Sony made a host of announcements at its CES 2025 press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The company confirmed that it will continue building on its movie and series adaptation plans for its popular gaming titles following the success of The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, Twisted Metal, and Uncharted. The new adaptations will include games like Hor...
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Pterosaur Tails Combined Aerodynamic Precision and Display Adaptations, Reveal New Study
Early pterosaurs featured long tails ending in leaf-shaped vanes, supported by a sophisticated tensioning system. This system, revealed through laser-stimulated fluorescence analysis of fossils, included criss-crossing fibres and tube-like structures that provided stiffness. These tails served a dual purpose: aiding flight by stabilising the vanes ...
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Marshall Monitor III ANC Review: Comfortable Fit, Great ANC
Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones come equipped with a host of interesting features and specifications at this price point. The headphones have ANC and transparency modes. They also get an adaptive loudness feature that adjusts the sound based on the listener's environment without hampering the audio quality.
-
Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC With Up to 38 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC was launched in India on Thursday alongside the Realme 14 Pro series of smartphones. The neckband-style headset carries a 13.6mm dynamic driver unit, supports up to 50dB of hybrid noise cancellation and is said to offer a battery life of up to 38 hours on a single charge.
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Asus NUC 14 Essential Mini PC With Intel Core N-Series CPUs Unveiled: See Features
Asus NUC 14 Essential with Intel Core N-series processors have been unveiled. It is a compact, entry-level mini PC, which has CPUs with up to eight E-core architectures and is claimed to improve performance and power efficiency over existing models. The company further claims that it has been put through "bake and humidity tests," and "exceeds i...
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The 2024 film Hellboy: The Crooked Man, inspired by Mike Mignola's comic, will stream on Lionsgate Play from January 17, 2025. Directed by Brian Taylor, the story features Hellboy (Jack Kesy) aiding rookie agent Bobbie Jo Song (Adeline Rudolph) against The Crooked Man. Despite a modest $2 million box office run, the film received critical praise an...
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NDTV Explainer: How Joe Biden's Russian Oil Sanctions Can Impact India
Indian and Chinese refiners are in a quest to find new suppliers of crude as they adapt to fresh US sanctions on Russian producers and tankers that are designed to curb the revenues of the world's second-largest oil exporter.
-
South Korea To Adapt Airport Concrete Barriers After Deadly Jeju Air Crash That Killed 179
South Korean authorities said they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at airports around the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.
-
From Casual To Festive: Why Linen Kurta Suits Are A Wardrobe Must-Have
Linen kurta suits are more than just a trend; they’re a timeless blend of elegance, comfort, and versatility. Whether you’re heading to a laid-back brunch or a grand festive gathering, these breezy outfits seamlessly adapt to every occasion.
-
Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC India Launch Date Set For January 16
Realme Buds Wireless 5 ANC will be unveiled in India soon. The company has announced the launch date of the audio wearable. It has revealed several key features as well as the design of the upcoming headsets. The availability details of the neckband-style earphones have also been confirmed.
-
Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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Parasite Manipulates Plant Cells to Attract Insects for Its Transmission
A bacterial parasite influences plant cell behaviour to attract insects and secure its transmission. Research reveals how the SAP54 protein manipulates plant defences, encouraging female insects to choose plants with male leafhoppers. This adaptation ensures the parasite’s life cycle continues by promoting reproduction and feeding in infected pla...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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Sony Working on Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn Movies; Ghost of Tsushima to Get Anime Adaptation
Sony made a host of announcements at its CES 2025 press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The company confirmed that it will continue building on its movie and series adaptation plans for its popular gaming titles following the success of The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, Twisted Metal, and Uncharted. The new adaptations will include games like Hor...
