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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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5,000-Year-Old Relics Discovered in Iraq Suggest a Mysterious Early Government Collapse
A recent study on 5,000-year-old clay bowls discovered in Iraq provides evidence of early governance systems in Mesopotamia. Excavations at Shakhi Kora revealed artifacts and structures associated with centralised labour management, including beveled-rim bowls thought to be used for distributing meals in return for work. Researchers suggest the sit...
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CBSE Plans To Introduce Two Levels Of Science And Social Science
CBSE introduced two levels of Mathematics-Standard and Basic for Class 10 students in the 2019-20 academic session.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Researchers Find Evidence of Embalming Practices in 16th-Century France
A team of bioarchaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute, Université de Bordeaux, and Aix-Marseille Université has made a groundbreaking discovery in France, revealing the long-term embalming practices of an aristocratic family spanning nearly two centuries. The team, led by experts in bioarchaeology, uncovered 12 sets of remains, i...
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New Chemical Models Might Reveal Whether Icy Moons of Saturn and Jupiter Contain Life
Recent studies aim to determine the habitability of Saturn's moon Enceladus using improved chemical models. These tools simulate how organic compounds interact with icy environments under extreme conditions. The research, led by Charity Phillips-Lander and Florent Bocher, focuses on phenomena such as organic-doped ice pores, replicating conditions ...
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Tata Institute Of Social Sciences Hiring For Multiple Positions, Check Salary, Selection Process
TISS Recruitment 2024: The drive aims to fill vacancies for programme executives, programme coordinators, accountants, upper division clerks, programme assistants-cum-field officers, field investigators, and office assistants.
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Sikkim Manipal University, TISS Invite Applications For PhD Programmes, Check Details
Sikkim Manipal University PhD Admission 2024: The deadline for application submission is November 16. Applicants can make corrections to their forms between November 17 and November 19.
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Chimpanzees’ Task Performance Improves With Human Audience, Study Finds
A study published in iScience found that chimpanzees performed better on challenging tasks when observed by humans. The research, conducted by Kyoto University, revealed that the presence of a larger human audience improved performance on difficult tasks, while simpler tasks saw a decline in accuracy. This suggests that the audience effect, often l...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Meta To Fight US Wars? Zuckerberg Allows Military To Use Its AI Models
The Mark Zuckerberg-owned social media company said it was playing its part in ensuring the safety and security of the United States.
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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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Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
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AI Tool Helps People with Opposing Views Find Common Ground in Public Policy Deliberations
A new AI tool developed by Google DeepMind helps people with opposing views reach consensus by summarising viewpoints fairly. Tested on UK residents, the AI-generated summaries were preferred over those of human mediators, showcasing potential for improving democratic deliberation processes. The tool, named the Habermas Machine, could be crucial in...
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UK University To Launch Major STEM Initiative With 700 Million Pounds Investment
Study In UK: The STEM Connect Programme is also poised to have a significant economic impact, generating over 1,500 construction-related jobs throughout its duration.
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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5,000-Year-Old Relics Discovered in Iraq Suggest a Mysterious Early Government Collapse
A recent study on 5,000-year-old clay bowls discovered in Iraq provides evidence of early governance systems in Mesopotamia. Excavations at Shakhi Kora revealed artifacts and structures associated with centralised labour management, including beveled-rim bowls thought to be used for distributing meals in return for work. Researchers suggest the sit...
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CBSE Plans To Introduce Two Levels Of Science And Social Science
CBSE introduced two levels of Mathematics-Standard and Basic for Class 10 students in the 2019-20 academic session.
-
Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
-
Researchers Find Evidence of Embalming Practices in 16th-Century France
A team of bioarchaeologists from the Austrian Archaeological Institute, Université de Bordeaux, and Aix-Marseille Université has made a groundbreaking discovery in France, revealing the long-term embalming practices of an aristocratic family spanning nearly two centuries. The team, led by experts in bioarchaeology, uncovered 12 sets of remains, i...
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New Chemical Models Might Reveal Whether Icy Moons of Saturn and Jupiter Contain Life
Recent studies aim to determine the habitability of Saturn's moon Enceladus using improved chemical models. These tools simulate how organic compounds interact with icy environments under extreme conditions. The research, led by Charity Phillips-Lander and Florent Bocher, focuses on phenomena such as organic-doped ice pores, replicating conditions ...
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Tata Institute Of Social Sciences Hiring For Multiple Positions, Check Salary, Selection Process
TISS Recruitment 2024: The drive aims to fill vacancies for programme executives, programme coordinators, accountants, upper division clerks, programme assistants-cum-field officers, field investigators, and office assistants.
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Sikkim Manipal University, TISS Invite Applications For PhD Programmes, Check Details
Sikkim Manipal University PhD Admission 2024: The deadline for application submission is November 16. Applicants can make corrections to their forms between November 17 and November 19.
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Chimpanzees’ Task Performance Improves With Human Audience, Study Finds
A study published in iScience found that chimpanzees performed better on challenging tasks when observed by humans. The research, conducted by Kyoto University, revealed that the presence of a larger human audience improved performance on difficult tasks, while simpler tasks saw a decline in accuracy. This suggests that the audience effect, often l...
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Meta To Fight US Wars? Zuckerberg Allows Military To Use Its AI Models
The Mark Zuckerberg-owned social media company said it was playing its part in ensuring the safety and security of the United States.
-
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 ...
-
Do Voice Assistants Like Alexa Help Alleviate Loneliness in the Elderly?
Researchers have examined the potential for voice assistants, like Alexa, to alleviate loneliness among the elderly. Findings suggest these technologies could play a crucial role in promoting well-being, although concerns regarding their limitations and ethical implications remain. The study highlights the necessity for future research to explore t...
-
AI Tool Helps People with Opposing Views Find Common Ground in Public Policy Deliberations
A new AI tool developed by Google DeepMind helps people with opposing views reach consensus by summarising viewpoints fairly. Tested on UK residents, the AI-generated summaries were preferred over those of human mediators, showcasing potential for improving democratic deliberation processes. The tool, named the Habermas Machine, could be crucial in...
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UK University To Launch Major STEM Initiative With 700 Million Pounds Investment
Study In UK: The STEM Connect Programme is also poised to have a significant economic impact, generating over 1,500 construction-related jobs throughout its duration.
