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Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds
New research from UC San Diego reveals dogs can use soundboards to communicate intentionally, forming two-word combinations like "outside" and "potty" to make specific requests. The study, based on 21 months of data from 152 dogs, shows these behaviours are deliberate rather than random, with potential to transform human-canine relationships. Futur...
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Fruit Fly Experiment on Tiangong Space Station Explores Effects of Microgravity
Chinese astronauts are studying fruit flies aboard the Tiangong space station to understand how microgravity and sub-magnetic fields affect living organisms. The research focuses on biological rhythms, molecular mechanisms, and movement patterns, with samples set to return to Earth for detailed analysis. The study could provide valuable insights fo...
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Study Warns Melting Arctic Ice Could Disrupt Ocean Currents in Europe
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway have issued a stark warning regarding the impact of melting Arctic sea ice on global ocean circulation patterns. Their recent study highlights that significant inflows of freshwater from melting sea ice into the Nordic Seas have historically led to dramatic cooling in northern Europe. By analysing...
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AI Unlocks “DNA Grammar” for Targeted Gene Editing, Enhancing Gene Therapy, and More
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory, Broad Institute, and Yale University use AI to identify DNA sequences that control gene activation in specific cells. This AI model decodes patterns in DNA regions called cis-regulatory elements (CREs), guiding synthetic DNA switches for cell-specific gene activity. Early testing in animal models showed succes...
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MIT Students Disrupt Israeli Professor's Talk, Steal Pizza in Bizarre Protest
The professor expressed frustration, stating that "facts don't matter to them" and that the students were reciting pre-determined statements rather than engaging with his actual account.
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Your Drinking Habits Could Impact Your Grandchildren's Lives
Despite prior knowledge of the mental and social impacts of paternal drinking, the biological consequences on physical health were less understood.
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India Celebrates National Space Day on August 23, Commemorating Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing and Space Achievements
India is proudly celebrating its first-ever National Space Day today, marking a significant moment in the nation’s space exploration history. This celebration honours the Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing on the Moon on August 23, 2023, a historic achievement that positioned India as the fourth country globally to land on the Moon and th...
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Water On Mars: Uncovering All The Locations Water Was Found On Red Planet
Water has now been found across Mars in various forms- here are five locations where it has been detected.
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New Photos Unveil Massive Scar On Surface Of Mars In Unprecedented Detail
Captured by the Mars Express orbiter's high-resolution stereo camera, the images capture a 600-kilometer-long (373-mile-long) scar on Mars' surface.
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European Space Agency Shares Unseen Pics Of Mars' Towering Volcanoes, Planet's Largest Moon
The European Space Agency recently shared never-before-seen pictures of the volcanic region on Mars.
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Big Changes To Class 12 Textbooks, No References To Babri Masjid: Report
The NCERT has made five major amendments to Class 12 political science textbooks, dropping references to the demolition of the Babri Masjid and flagging the "decline" of the Congress after the 1989 general election, the Indian Express reported.
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How AI Threatens Free Speech - And What Must Be Done About It
Threats of AI tend to be full of killer robots or fears that when they're not on killing sprees, these same robots will be hoovering up human jobs. But a serious danger is the impact these new technologies are likely to have on freedom of expression.
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Think Twice Before Trusting Chatbots With Your Secrets, Warns AI Expert
Openly expressing negativity towards your employer or sharing strong political views through ChatGPT could have unforeseen consequences, warns an AI professional.
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Rare Dolphin With 'Thumbs' Spotted In Greek Gulf, Researchers Surprised
Scientists said the unusual flipper does not look like illness at all but the expression of some rare and irregular genes.
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European Space Agency Releases New Mosaic Of Mars To Mark 20 Years Of Orbiter Launch
The mosaic provides fascinating information about Mars's composition, revealing an unprecedented variety and detail of colours across its surface.
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Dogs Demonstrate Intentional Communication Using Soundboards, Study Finds
New research from UC San Diego reveals dogs can use soundboards to communicate intentionally, forming two-word combinations like "outside" and "potty" to make specific requests. The study, based on 21 months of data from 152 dogs, shows these behaviours are deliberate rather than random, with potential to transform human-canine relationships. Futur...
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Fruit Fly Experiment on Tiangong Space Station Explores Effects of Microgravity
Chinese astronauts are studying fruit flies aboard the Tiangong space station to understand how microgravity and sub-magnetic fields affect living organisms. The research focuses on biological rhythms, molecular mechanisms, and movement patterns, with samples set to return to Earth for detailed analysis. The study could provide valuable insights fo...
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Study Warns Melting Arctic Ice Could Disrupt Ocean Currents in Europe
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway have issued a stark warning regarding the impact of melting Arctic sea ice on global ocean circulation patterns. Their recent study highlights that significant inflows of freshwater from melting sea ice into the Nordic Seas have historically led to dramatic cooling in northern Europe. By analysing...
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AI Unlocks “DNA Grammar” for Targeted Gene Editing, Enhancing Gene Therapy, and More
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory, Broad Institute, and Yale University use AI to identify DNA sequences that control gene activation in specific cells. This AI model decodes patterns in DNA regions called cis-regulatory elements (CREs), guiding synthetic DNA switches for cell-specific gene activity. Early testing in animal models showed succes...
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MIT Students Disrupt Israeli Professor's Talk, Steal Pizza in Bizarre Protest
The professor expressed frustration, stating that "facts don't matter to them" and that the students were reciting pre-determined statements rather than engaging with his actual account.
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Your Drinking Habits Could Impact Your Grandchildren's Lives
Despite prior knowledge of the mental and social impacts of paternal drinking, the biological consequences on physical health were less understood.
-
India Celebrates National Space Day on August 23, Commemorating Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing and Space Achievements
India is proudly celebrating its first-ever National Space Day today, marking a significant moment in the nation’s space exploration history. This celebration honours the Chandrayaan-3 mission's successful landing on the Moon on August 23, 2023, a historic achievement that positioned India as the fourth country globally to land on the Moon and th...
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Water On Mars: Uncovering All The Locations Water Was Found On Red Planet
Water has now been found across Mars in various forms- here are five locations where it has been detected.
-
New Photos Unveil Massive Scar On Surface Of Mars In Unprecedented Detail
Captured by the Mars Express orbiter's high-resolution stereo camera, the images capture a 600-kilometer-long (373-mile-long) scar on Mars' surface.
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European Space Agency Shares Unseen Pics Of Mars' Towering Volcanoes, Planet's Largest Moon
The European Space Agency recently shared never-before-seen pictures of the volcanic region on Mars.
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Big Changes To Class 12 Textbooks, No References To Babri Masjid: Report
The NCERT has made five major amendments to Class 12 political science textbooks, dropping references to the demolition of the Babri Masjid and flagging the "decline" of the Congress after the 1989 general election, the Indian Express reported.
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How AI Threatens Free Speech - And What Must Be Done About It
Threats of AI tend to be full of killer robots or fears that when they're not on killing sprees, these same robots will be hoovering up human jobs. But a serious danger is the impact these new technologies are likely to have on freedom of expression.
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Think Twice Before Trusting Chatbots With Your Secrets, Warns AI Expert
Openly expressing negativity towards your employer or sharing strong political views through ChatGPT could have unforeseen consequences, warns an AI professional.
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Rare Dolphin With 'Thumbs' Spotted In Greek Gulf, Researchers Surprised
Scientists said the unusual flipper does not look like illness at all but the expression of some rare and irregular genes.
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European Space Agency Releases New Mosaic Of Mars To Mark 20 Years Of Orbiter Launch
The mosaic provides fascinating information about Mars's composition, revealing an unprecedented variety and detail of colours across its surface.
