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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines: Report
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said, as authorities warned of damage and aftershock from the tremor.
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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Novel Brain-Computer Interface Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands With Thought Alone
A recent study by scientists at the German Primate Center has made significant strides in the development of brain-computer interfaces for controlling prosthetic hands. By training rhesus monkeys to use neural signals for hand posture control, the researchers have shifted focus from movement velocity to hand position, resulting in improved fine mot...
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English Will Not Be Compulsory Subject For Classes 11, 12 In Maharashtra Schools
English has been included in the category of foreign languages along with German, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Persian and Arabic.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
An earthquake of magnitude 5.67 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Wednesday, just a day after a magnitude 7.1 quake in the same area, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Region
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Taiwan region early on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Islands region on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Halmahera
An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude struck Halmahera, Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan's Hokkaido: Report
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hokkaido in Japan on Friday, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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Beethoven's Hair DNA Reveals Information That The World Doesn't Know Yet
Since his death, researchers have diligently worked to reconstruct Beethoven's medical past, presenting a range of potential reasons for his numerous health issues.
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Researchers Discover A 100-Year-Old German U-Boat Wreck In Virginia: Report
A German U-Boat submarine from the World War I era has been discovered after 100 years after being destroyed in US waters.
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Did You Know? Social Media Influencers May Be Promoting Unhealthy Foods And Drinks: Study
As a part of this study, the researchers analysed the content uploaded by six of the most popular German influencers on Instagram, YouTube and other platforms.
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JMI Collaborates With German’s DIZ To Train Students Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Strategies
The JMI research centre, under its newly designed CBCS Course: Communication Strategies for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation, with the help of national and international experts, will train its students on the significance of media interventions in creating awareness on Human-Wildlife conflict.
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German Lab Tests Find Certain Antibody Therapies Lose out Against Omicron
German researchers have found that COVID-19 therapies developed by Eli Lilly and Regeneron lose most of their effectiveness when exposed in laboratory tests to the Omicron variant, likely reducing treatment options if the new variant prevails.
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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines: Report
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said, as authorities warned of damage and aftershock from the tremor.
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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Novel Brain-Computer Interface Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands With Thought Alone
A recent study by scientists at the German Primate Center has made significant strides in the development of brain-computer interfaces for controlling prosthetic hands. By training rhesus monkeys to use neural signals for hand posture control, the researchers have shifted focus from movement velocity to hand position, resulting in improved fine mot...
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English Will Not Be Compulsory Subject For Classes 11, 12 In Maharashtra Schools
English has been included in the category of foreign languages along with German, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Persian and Arabic.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China-Kyrgyzstan Border
An earthquake of magnitude 5.67 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Wednesday, just a day after a magnitude 7.1 quake in the same area, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Region
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck Taiwan region early on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Philippine Islands region on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Halmahera
An earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude struck Halmahera, Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan's Hokkaido: Report
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hokkaido in Japan on Friday, German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
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Beethoven's Hair DNA Reveals Information That The World Doesn't Know Yet
Since his death, researchers have diligently worked to reconstruct Beethoven's medical past, presenting a range of potential reasons for his numerous health issues.
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Researchers Discover A 100-Year-Old German U-Boat Wreck In Virginia: Report
A German U-Boat submarine from the World War I era has been discovered after 100 years after being destroyed in US waters.
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Did You Know? Social Media Influencers May Be Promoting Unhealthy Foods And Drinks: Study
As a part of this study, the researchers analysed the content uploaded by six of the most popular German influencers on Instagram, YouTube and other platforms.
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JMI Collaborates With German’s DIZ To Train Students Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Strategies
The JMI research centre, under its newly designed CBCS Course: Communication Strategies for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation, with the help of national and international experts, will train its students on the significance of media interventions in creating awareness on Human-Wildlife conflict.
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German Lab Tests Find Certain Antibody Therapies Lose out Against Omicron
German researchers have found that COVID-19 therapies developed by Eli Lilly and Regeneron lose most of their effectiveness when exposed in laboratory tests to the Omicron variant, likely reducing treatment options if the new variant prevails.
