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India Overtakes China In International Student Enrollment At US Colleges
Study Abroad: In the 2023-2024 academic year, over 3,30,000 Indian students enrolled in US higher education institutions, marking a 23% increase compared to the previous year.
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How Trump's Second Term Will Impact Education System
As Trump returns to power for the second presidential term, Republicans are again set to implement their ideology and polices in the higher education.
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Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
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Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
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Study Reveals Possible Link Between Depression And Higher Body Temperature
A UCSF study involving 20,880 people across 106 countries has found a possible connection between depression and elevated body temperatures.
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Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
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Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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Developer Buys "JioHotstar" Domain, Wants Reliance To Fund Higher Studies
In a letter to Reliance Industries executives, the developer, who prefers to remain anonymous, detailed his journey of purchasing the domain.
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Research Reveals Three Young Asteroid Families as Main Sources of Earth’s Meteorites
A recent study reveals that three asteroid families—the Karin, Koronis, and Massalia—are responsible for around 70% of the meteorites that land on Earth. These families, formed from past collisions in the main asteroid belt, have a higher number of fragments due to their relatively young age. The findings shed light on the origins of meteorites...
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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Covid-19 Infections From 1st Wave Linked To Elevated Risks Of Heart Attack, Study Finds
As per the research, unvaccinated individuals infected with the virus in 2019 and 2020 are at a notably higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, with this risk lasting for up to three years after infection.
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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THE World University Rankings 2025: Top Universities Across The World
The University of Oxford has retained the number one spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for a ninth year in a row.
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Explained: California's Legacy Ban And How It Will Affect Inclusion In Higher Education
California will ban private colleges and universities from giving special admission consideration to applicants with family ties to the institution.
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International Students Lack Basic English Skills, Can't Follow Masters Course: Report
The report notes that many students in the Masters-level classes use translation apps to provide real-time translation of any spoken content.
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India Overtakes China In International Student Enrollment At US Colleges
Study Abroad: In the 2023-2024 academic year, over 3,30,000 Indian students enrolled in US higher education institutions, marking a 23% increase compared to the previous year.
-
How Trump's Second Term Will Impact Education System
As Trump returns to power for the second presidential term, Republicans are again set to implement their ideology and polices in the higher education.
-
Sugar In Infancy Linked To Higher Diabetes, Blood Pressure Risks: Study
Excessive sugar consumption, particularly in early life, is linked to increased risks of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood.
-
Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
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Study Reveals Possible Link Between Depression And Higher Body Temperature
A UCSF study involving 20,880 people across 106 countries has found a possible connection between depression and elevated body temperatures.
-
Study Reveals Sleep Disruption Could Increase the Risk of Autism in Children
A recent study from the University of North Carolina indicates a link between early sleep disruptions and a higher risk of autism in children. Sleep is crucial for brain development, and its disruption can lead to long-lasting behavioural changes. Research on young mice shows that sleep loss negatively impacts social behaviour, especially in those ...
-
Mental Fatigue Linked to Heightened Cravings and Unhealthy Choices, Study Shows
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus finds that mental fatigue from cognitive tasks can increase cravings, leading to a stronger preference for unhealthy choices. Both rats and humans exposed to mentally demanding tasks showed heightened appeal for rewards, with rats consuming more drugs and humans craving salty snacks. Findings suggest that cogn...
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Developer Buys "JioHotstar" Domain, Wants Reliance To Fund Higher Studies
In a letter to Reliance Industries executives, the developer, who prefers to remain anonymous, detailed his journey of purchasing the domain.
-
Research Reveals Three Young Asteroid Families as Main Sources of Earth’s Meteorites
A recent study reveals that three asteroid families—the Karin, Koronis, and Massalia—are responsible for around 70% of the meteorites that land on Earth. These families, formed from past collisions in the main asteroid belt, have a higher number of fragments due to their relatively young age. The findings shed light on the origins of meteorites...
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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Covid-19 Infections From 1st Wave Linked To Elevated Risks Of Heart Attack, Study Finds
As per the research, unvaccinated individuals infected with the virus in 2019 and 2020 are at a notably higher risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke, with this risk lasting for up to three years after infection.
-
Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
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THE World University Rankings 2025: Top Universities Across The World
The University of Oxford has retained the number one spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for a ninth year in a row.
-
Explained: California's Legacy Ban And How It Will Affect Inclusion In Higher Education
California will ban private colleges and universities from giving special admission consideration to applicants with family ties to the institution.
-
International Students Lack Basic English Skills, Can't Follow Masters Course: Report
The report notes that many students in the Masters-level classes use translation apps to provide real-time translation of any spoken content.
