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US engineer to make silicon batteries for e-cars to cut reliance on China’s graphiteUS engineer to make silicon batteries for e-cars to cut reliance on China’s graphite

US engineer to make silicon batteries for e-cars to cut reliance on China’s graphite

<p> A battery startup founded by a former Tesla engineer announced plans on Tuesday for mass production of next-generation materials in…

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India and Germany to focus big time on Artificial Intelligence startupsIndia and Germany to focus big time on Artificial Intelligence startups

India and Germany to focus big time on Artificial Intelligence startups

<p> <strong>India and Germany have agreed to work together with focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-ups as well as AI…

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Just as in human beings, genetics alone doesn’t decide a dog’s behaviour!Just as in human beings, genetics alone doesn’t decide a dog’s behaviour!

Just as in human beings, genetics alone doesn’t decide a dog’s behaviour!

<p> <strong>A recent study busted the long-held belief among dog-lovers and people in general that breed makes a notable difference…

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Researchers from Chile say hibernation may not be good for long space travelsResearchers from Chile say hibernation may not be good for long space travels

Researchers from Chile say hibernation may not be good for long space travels

<p> <strong>Space is the final frontier that humankind wants to explore and travel but this has its own set of…

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‘Dr. Peyo’ – a horse who provides comfort to dying cancer patients‘Dr. Peyo’ – a horse who provides comfort to dying cancer patients

‘Dr. Peyo’ – a horse who provides comfort to dying cancer patients

<p> It may sound strange but going beyond his majestic looks, Peyo, the 15-year-old stallion is a therapy horse. It…

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Scientists reveal how ill-tempered bloodworms develop lethal copper fangs!Scientists reveal how ill-tempered bloodworms develop lethal copper fangs!

Scientists reveal how ill-tempered bloodworms develop lethal copper fangs!

<p> <strong>When we see a devious villain in a film or read about a giant in a fairy tale with…

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Watch Nature’s Miracle: Clean water gushes out of tree to quench human thirstWatch Nature’s Miracle: Clean water gushes out of tree to quench human thirst

Watch Nature’s Miracle: Clean water gushes out of tree to quench human thirst

<p> Nature’s wonders are incredible. Take for example a video footage uploaded on Twitter of the Ministry of Jal Shakti…

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Male spiders use novel method to escape sure death after mating!Male spiders use novel method to escape sure death after mating!

Male spiders use novel method to escape sure death after mating!

<p> <strong>The mating of orb-weaving spiders comes to an end with a spectacular act on the part of the males…

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450 million years old blind creature which walked on stilts amazes scientists450 million years old blind creature which walked on stilts amazes scientists

450 million years old blind creature which walked on stilts amazes scientists

<p> <strong>Every now and then, scientists are surprised by Nature. Take for example this aquatic arthropod which had a strange…

3 years ago
When dogs lick their wounds does it help in healing injuries?When dogs lick their wounds does it help in healing injuries?

When dogs lick their wounds does it help in healing injuries?

<p> <strong>Whenever an animal is seen licking its wounds most people react by saying that it is something natural for…

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3,800 years ago, a Mega Earthquake forced people to leave Chile’s coastal region for a thousand years!3,800 years ago, a Mega Earthquake forced people to leave Chile’s coastal region for a thousand years!

3,800 years ago, a Mega Earthquake forced people to leave Chile’s coastal region for a thousand years!

<p> <strong>There are natural catastrophes which are remembered for hundreds of years and impact several generations. One such remarkable event…

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Sheer fear of predators, forces sparrows to cut down on laying eggs and hatching offspringSheer fear of predators, forces sparrows to cut down on laying eggs and hatching offspring

Sheer fear of predators, forces sparrows to cut down on laying eggs and hatching offspring

<p> <strong>The equation of prey and predator has been existing since time immemorial with the former always on alert to…

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Can ground squirrels teach scientists how humans can live for long?Can ground squirrels teach scientists how humans can live for long?

Can ground squirrels teach scientists how humans can live for long?

<p> <strong>It has been a quest for human beings to somehow stop aging or at least slow down the process.…

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Tracing history of cannibalism – it all started 541 million years agoTracing history of cannibalism – it all started 541 million years ago

Tracing history of cannibalism – it all started 541 million years ago

<p> <strong>Though sounding abominable, cannibalism or eating one’s own species is not limited to the present age or past but…

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UK scientists claim success in rejuvenating 53-year-old woman’s skin into that of a 23-year-oldUK scientists claim success in rejuvenating 53-year-old woman’s skin into that of a 23-year-old

UK scientists claim success in rejuvenating 53-year-old woman’s skin into that of a 23-year-old

<p> Scientists in Cambridge claim to have succeeded in rejuvenating a 53-year-old woman's skin cells so that they looked and…

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In a startling study, scientists discover that clever fishes can add and subtract!

<p> <strong>It is not just mammals and birds who can do simple addition and subtraction as studies have shown that…

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Gigantic flesh-eating dinosaur evolved tiny arms to keep them safe in frenzied group feeding

<p> <strong>Sometimes an out of the box theory looks like a plausible explanation for something which seems bizarre. Take for…

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Delhi to have safe corridors for butterfly movement

<p> <strong>The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) started work in 2018 across Delhi to create and develop habitats for butterflies…

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IndiGo co-founder Gangwal donates Rs 100 crore to IIT Kanpur for setting up Super Speciality Hospital

<p> Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of low-cost carrier IndiGo, has made a personal donation of Rs 100 crore to set up…

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Allure of fermented fruit among monkeys could explain human liking for alcohol!

<p> <strong>A close look at monkeys from whom humankind has evolved suggests that the love of people for alcohol stems…

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Olive Ridley turtles thrive on Odisha coast, nest count at record 5.5 lakh

<p> <strong>There is good news for animal lovers and environmentalists in Odisha and India, as the annual nesting season of…

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