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New Research Shows Bigger Animals More Likely To Get Cancer, Defying Decades-Old Belief
A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species.
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2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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Ex-Amazon VP Ethan Evans Criticises Companies For Fighting Remote Work Instead Of Perfecting It
In a post on X, he argued that large corporations are pushing employees back to the office based on personal beliefs rather than evidence.
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Opinion | Is The German 'Firewall' Crumbling?
For the last several years, it had been a belief in Germany that AfD's emergence was a mere flash in the pan. Recent elections have shown how wrong that assessment was.
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People in Modern Societies Sleep More but Have Irregular Sleep Cycles
A study analyzing 54 global sleep studies has found that people in industrialised societies sleep longer than those in hunter-gatherer communities. While sleep efficiency is also higher in modern settings, circadian rhythms are less regular. Researchers suggest reduced exposure to natural light may be a key factor in these disruptions. The study ch...
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"My Personal Belief": DK Shivakumar Amid Row Over His Meeting With Sadhguru
Amid a row over his visit to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that it is his personal belief and Sadhguru, who hails from Mysuru, personally invited him.
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Archaeologists Claim The Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought
Contrary to previous beliefs, the iconic structure was not a single, cohesive construction project, but rather a series of fortifications built across multiple dynasties.
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Strange Fast Radio Bursts Emerge from an Ancient Dead Galaxy, Baffling Scientists
Scientists have detected mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs) from the outskirts of an 11 billion-year-old dead galaxy. This discovery challenges the belief that FRBs primarily originate from young, star-forming galaxies. Researchers suspect the bursts may result from colliding stars or a collapsing white dwarf. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mappi...
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"Russia Wants To End Barbarianism, Senseless War": Trump After US-Russia Meet
President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Russia wants to put an end to the conflict, citing the toll the war has taken on soldiers, including Ukrainians, Russians, as well as North Koreans.
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New Seismic Data Challenges Earth's Inner Core Structure, Reveals Surprising Findings
Recent seismic data from 121 earthquakes recorded over three decades challenges previous beliefs about Earth's inner core. Researchers from the University of Southern California discovered structural changes in the core, suggesting it may not be as solid as once thought. These anomalies, observed while studying the core's slowing rotation, could of...
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New Study Suggests Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than Thought
A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that intelligent life is rare, proposing that the emergence of complex life could be a natural outcome of planetary conditions. Researchers suggest that life evolves in response to planetary changes, rather than a series of improbable evolutionary leaps. This new model, led by experts in astrop...
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Moon's Geological Activity: New Evidence Suggests Surface Changes Persist
New research suggests the Moon may still be geologically active, as 266 newly discovered wrinkle ridges indicate recent surface changes. The study estimates these ridges formed within the last 160 million years, challenging the belief that lunar activity ended billions of years ago. Scientists believe continued contraction could cause moonquakes, p...
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Romania’s ‘Living’ Rocks Expand and Multiply in a Strange Natural Process
Trovants, mysterious geological formations found in Romania’s Costești region, are known for their unique ability to grow and multiply. These rocks, formed millions of years ago due to seismic activity, consist of a hard stone core surrounded by a porous sandstone shell. When rainwater rich in minerals like calcium carbonate seeps into the rock,...
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11,000-Year-Old Settlement in Canada Challenges Indigenous History
An 11,000-year-old settlement, Âsowanânihk, discovered in Saskatchewan, is reshaping perspectives on early Indigenous civilizations in North America. Located in Sturgeon Lake First Nation territory, the site contains stone tools, firepits, and bison remains, indicating long-term habitation rather than temporary hunting camps. According to researc...
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Yami Gautam's Plum-Toned Saree Is Just What Your Winter-To-Spring Wardrobe Needs
Yami Gautam is elegant beyond belief in a rich plum-toned saree for her movie promotions
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New Research Shows Bigger Animals More Likely To Get Cancer, Defying Decades-Old Belief
A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species.
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2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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Ex-Amazon VP Ethan Evans Criticises Companies For Fighting Remote Work Instead Of Perfecting It
In a post on X, he argued that large corporations are pushing employees back to the office based on personal beliefs rather than evidence.
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Opinion | Is The German 'Firewall' Crumbling?
For the last several years, it had been a belief in Germany that AfD's emergence was a mere flash in the pan. Recent elections have shown how wrong that assessment was.
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People in Modern Societies Sleep More but Have Irregular Sleep Cycles
A study analyzing 54 global sleep studies has found that people in industrialised societies sleep longer than those in hunter-gatherer communities. While sleep efficiency is also higher in modern settings, circadian rhythms are less regular. Researchers suggest reduced exposure to natural light may be a key factor in these disruptions. The study ch...
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"My Personal Belief": DK Shivakumar Amid Row Over His Meeting With Sadhguru
Amid a row over his visit to the Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Isha Foundation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that it is his personal belief and Sadhguru, who hails from Mysuru, personally invited him.
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Archaeologists Claim The Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought
Contrary to previous beliefs, the iconic structure was not a single, cohesive construction project, but rather a series of fortifications built across multiple dynasties.
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Strange Fast Radio Bursts Emerge from an Ancient Dead Galaxy, Baffling Scientists
Scientists have detected mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs) from the outskirts of an 11 billion-year-old dead galaxy. This discovery challenges the belief that FRBs primarily originate from young, star-forming galaxies. Researchers suspect the bursts may result from colliding stars or a collapsing white dwarf. The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mappi...
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"Russia Wants To End Barbarianism, Senseless War": Trump After US-Russia Meet
President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Russia wants to put an end to the conflict, citing the toll the war has taken on soldiers, including Ukrainians, Russians, as well as North Koreans.
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New Seismic Data Challenges Earth's Inner Core Structure, Reveals Surprising Findings
Recent seismic data from 121 earthquakes recorded over three decades challenges previous beliefs about Earth's inner core. Researchers from the University of Southern California discovered structural changes in the core, suggesting it may not be as solid as once thought. These anomalies, observed while studying the core's slowing rotation, could of...
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New Study Suggests Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than Thought
A groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that intelligent life is rare, proposing that the emergence of complex life could be a natural outcome of planetary conditions. Researchers suggest that life evolves in response to planetary changes, rather than a series of improbable evolutionary leaps. This new model, led by experts in astrop...
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Moon's Geological Activity: New Evidence Suggests Surface Changes Persist
New research suggests the Moon may still be geologically active, as 266 newly discovered wrinkle ridges indicate recent surface changes. The study estimates these ridges formed within the last 160 million years, challenging the belief that lunar activity ended billions of years ago. Scientists believe continued contraction could cause moonquakes, p...
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Romania’s ‘Living’ Rocks Expand and Multiply in a Strange Natural Process
Trovants, mysterious geological formations found in Romania’s Costești region, are known for their unique ability to grow and multiply. These rocks, formed millions of years ago due to seismic activity, consist of a hard stone core surrounded by a porous sandstone shell. When rainwater rich in minerals like calcium carbonate seeps into the rock,...
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11,000-Year-Old Settlement in Canada Challenges Indigenous History
An 11,000-year-old settlement, Âsowanânihk, discovered in Saskatchewan, is reshaping perspectives on early Indigenous civilizations in North America. Located in Sturgeon Lake First Nation territory, the site contains stone tools, firepits, and bison remains, indicating long-term habitation rather than temporary hunting camps. According to researc...
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Yami Gautam's Plum-Toned Saree Is Just What Your Winter-To-Spring Wardrobe Needs
Yami Gautam is elegant beyond belief in a rich plum-toned saree for her movie promotions
