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12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
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Egypt's Pyramids Were Likely Built Using An Incredibly Clever Machine: Study
The research, recently published in the online journal PLOS ONE, explores the techniques used to build the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.
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Are Selfies Slimmer? Study Finds Self-Portraits Influence Body Perceptions
Selfies are immensely popular on social media, with a recent study revealing they create the illusion of a slimmer appearance but don't necessarily enhance attractiveness, potentially impacting individuals with disordered eating symptoms.
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No Link Between Covid Vaccines Used In India And Heart Attack Risk: Study
The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack.
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Eating Packaged Foods Like Meats May Lead To Diabetes- This Study Explains It All
Nitrites are one of the major food additives. A recent study published in PLoS Medicine claims that these nitrites affect the ability of pancreas to produce or utilise insulin, leading to diabetes.
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Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Covid Positive Samples With 96% Accuracy: Study
A proof-of-concept investigation published today in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that specially trained detection dogs can sniff out COVID-19-positive samples with 96 per cent accuracy.
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Cutting Covid Infectious Period By A Day Could Prevent Millions Of Cases: Study
A vaccine or medication that could shorten the infectious period of COVID-19 in patients, even by one day, may potentially prevent millions of cases and save billions of dollars, according to a new modelling study.
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Close Friend's Death Can Affect Well-Being For 4 Years
The study, published in journal PLOS ONE, shows that the trauma caused by the death of a close friend can endure four times longer than previous studies suggested.
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Music Could Be Used As A Potential Sleeping Aid; Foods That Can Help Too
According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, besides its ability to help reduce anxiety and negative effects of physical pain, music might serve as a non-expensive, non-pharmaceutical sleep aid for people facing difficulty in getting a sound sleep
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Processed Meats, Carbonated Drinks May Up Kidney Failure Risk; Non-Inflammatory Foods To Eat
According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, if your diet consists of pro-inflammatory foods like processed meats, carbonated drinks, and vegetables other than the green leafy and dark yellow variety, you may be at a higher risk of developing kidney failure
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Nutrition Is More Important Than Exercise For Healthy Bones; Foods For Bone Strength
According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise
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Certain Varieties Of Tomatoes And Strawberries May Cause Allergy, Study Warns
According to a study published in the PLOS ONE Journal, people can catch allergies from tomatoes and strawberries depending on their variety
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Twitter Users More Logical in the Morning, Emotional in the Evening: Study
For the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, the team examined thinking behaviour by analysing seven-billion words used in 800-million tweets.
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Vitamin D Deficient? Here's What It Means And Natural Ways To Load Up On The Sunshine Vitamin
According to a study published in the Journal PLOS ONE, consuming vitamin D rich diet can cut the risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer in women
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Women's Health Has Worsened Since 1990: 5 Healthiest Foods for Every Women
A new study, published in the journal PLOS One, shows that women's health has significantly worsened while that of men has improved since 1990.
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12,000-Year-Old Doughnut-Shaped Pebbles in Israel May Be Early Evidence of Wheel Technology
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 12,000-year-old doughnut-shaped pebbles at Nahal Ein Gev II, suggesting early experimentation with rotational tools. Believed to have functioned as spindle whorls, these artefacts may have been used for spinning textiles. The study, published in PLOS One, suggests that such early rotational tools could have ...
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Egypt's Pyramids Were Likely Built Using An Incredibly Clever Machine: Study
The research, recently published in the online journal PLOS ONE, explores the techniques used to build the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.
-
Are Selfies Slimmer? Study Finds Self-Portraits Influence Body Perceptions
Selfies are immensely popular on social media, with a recent study revealing they create the illusion of a slimmer appearance but don't necessarily enhance attractiveness, potentially impacting individuals with disordered eating symptoms.
-
No Link Between Covid Vaccines Used In India And Heart Attack Risk: Study
The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart attack.
-
Eating Packaged Foods Like Meats May Lead To Diabetes- This Study Explains It All
Nitrites are one of the major food additives. A recent study published in PLoS Medicine claims that these nitrites affect the ability of pancreas to produce or utilise insulin, leading to diabetes.
-
Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Covid Positive Samples With 96% Accuracy: Study
A proof-of-concept investigation published today in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that specially trained detection dogs can sniff out COVID-19-positive samples with 96 per cent accuracy.
-
Cutting Covid Infectious Period By A Day Could Prevent Millions Of Cases: Study
A vaccine or medication that could shorten the infectious period of COVID-19 in patients, even by one day, may potentially prevent millions of cases and save billions of dollars, according to a new modelling study.
-
Close Friend's Death Can Affect Well-Being For 4 Years
The study, published in journal PLOS ONE, shows that the trauma caused by the death of a close friend can endure four times longer than previous studies suggested.
-
Music Could Be Used As A Potential Sleeping Aid; Foods That Can Help Too
According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, besides its ability to help reduce anxiety and negative effects of physical pain, music might serve as a non-expensive, non-pharmaceutical sleep aid for people facing difficulty in getting a sound sleep
-
Processed Meats, Carbonated Drinks May Up Kidney Failure Risk; Non-Inflammatory Foods To Eat
According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, if your diet consists of pro-inflammatory foods like processed meats, carbonated drinks, and vegetables other than the green leafy and dark yellow variety, you may be at a higher risk of developing kidney failure
-
Nutrition Is More Important Than Exercise For Healthy Bones; Foods For Bone Strength
According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise
-
Certain Varieties Of Tomatoes And Strawberries May Cause Allergy, Study Warns
According to a study published in the PLOS ONE Journal, people can catch allergies from tomatoes and strawberries depending on their variety
-
Twitter Users More Logical in the Morning, Emotional in the Evening: Study
For the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, the team examined thinking behaviour by analysing seven-billion words used in 800-million tweets.
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Vitamin D Deficient? Here's What It Means And Natural Ways To Load Up On The Sunshine Vitamin
According to a study published in the Journal PLOS ONE, consuming vitamin D rich diet can cut the risk of breast cancer and colorectal cancer in women
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Women's Health Has Worsened Since 1990: 5 Healthiest Foods for Every Women
A new study, published in the journal PLOS One, shows that women's health has significantly worsened while that of men has improved since 1990.
