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Two Bible miracles 'proved to have happened' by scientists
Irish Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Following centuries of conjecture, fresh research has provided scientific evidence for one of the Bible's most ancient tales about Jesus Christ, complete with a detailed timeline of when and where events unfolded. The New York Post reports a study...
Firms host female high school students to tout science and technology
Japan Times
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August 18, 2025
About 60 companies, organizations and government agencies have been conducting tours of their offices for female junior and senior high school students in Tokyo this summer to promote the field of science and technology. The initiative is intended...
Japanese Scientists Find Hidden Immune 'Hubs' That Drive Joint Damage In Arthritis
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A team of scientists from Japan has identified hidden immune 'hubs' that drive joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions...
ASU scientists uncover new fossils – and a new species of ancient human ancestor
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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August 18, 2025
A team of international scientists has discovered new fossils at a field site in Africa that indicate Australopithecus, and the oldest specimens of Homo, coexisted at the same place in Africa at the same time – between 2.6 and 2.8 million years...
Great white sharks DNA difference mystery defies scientific explanation
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
Scientists have discovered a strange mystery in the DNA of great white sharks that they still cannot fully explain. To understand this, it helps to know there are two kinds of DNA in animal cells: nuclear DNA, which comes from both parents and is...
AI for Life Science@CODS2025: Student Travel Grants
IndiaBioscience
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August 18, 2025
Please submit your travel grant application that includes the applicant’s information and a statement of purpose. The form is available as part of the main conference submission site: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CODS2025/. Please...
Chinese scientists transplant human brain cells to mice, boosting pleasure
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
Chinese scientists have found a way to turn human stem cells into dopamine-producing brain cells, transplanting them into mice and helping reduce depressive behaviour and boost pleasure. When the engineered neuron-like cells were grafted into...
Creeping crystals: Scientists observe “salt creep” at the single-crystal scale
Life Science Network
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Device Research Lab study uncovers mechanisms behind a phenomenon that can impact civil engineering, desalination, coatings, membrane design, art conservation, and more. Salt creeping, a phenomenon that occurs in both natural and industrial...
BMW Group: Where it all comes together: What does a data scientist do in high-voltage battery production?
Automotive World
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August 18, 2025
The high-voltage battery is a vital component of every electric vehicle. With the high-voltage batteries for the sixth generation (Gen6) of BMW eDrive, the BMW Group has made a big step in technology, delivering major improvements in energy...
Empower signs a contract to design its new District Cooling Plant in Dubai Science Park
Emirates 24|7
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August 18, 2025
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park. The new plant will have a total production...
Top 10 non-IIT colleges & their AI, data science: Rankings, placements and more
The Indian Express
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August 18, 2025
When it comes to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science education in India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) often dominate the spotlight; however, a growing number of non-IIT institutions (NITs, IIITs and private colleges) are making...
Off-label ketamine use for chronic pain lacks scientific basis
Medical News
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August 18, 2025
The off-label use of ketamine to treat chronic pain is not supported by scientific evidence, a new Cochrane review has found. Ketamine is an anaesthetic commonly used for procedural sedation and short-term pain relief. Ketamine is also frequently...
Science ScienceAlert Earth's Continents Are Drying Out at an Unprecedented Rate, Study Warns
Yahoo News
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All over the world, fresh water is disappearing, and a new analysis reveals that much of it is entering the ocean, with drying continents now contributing more to the alarming rise in global sea levels than melting ice sheets. The research team,...
8 science-backed health benefits of dragon fruit
The Times of India
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Ever seen that vibrant fruit with spiky pink skin and speckled white or red inside? Meet dragon fruit: the eye-catching tropical gem packed with real-life health magic! Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that can be found in various regions around...
Cult-Favorite Science-Driven Skincare Brand Experiment Finally Arrives At Sephora
Beauty Independent
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August 18, 2025
“I think that’s critical advice for all beauty founders,” she says. “We were still a small brand. We wanted to make sure we had the capital, the team, the brand awareness, the right amount of products, the right spread.” Now, the wait is over. The...
The art and science of parenting
Meer
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August 18, 2025
Parenting is likely the most intense and stressful endeavor one will ever pursue. It is a journey that begins with the expectation of new life and carries on through a series of development stages that shape the child and parent. Parenting relies...
Why Does This 400-YO Goan Lake Bubble When You Clap? Scientists Are Still Baffled
The Better India
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August 18, 2025
Feature image courtesy: Goa Tourism If lakes could gossip, Budbudyachi Talli would be the one telling tall tales in the village square. On the surface, it’s just another quiet pond in Goa, a place where buffaloes wade lazily and dragonflies hover...
‘Enough over excess is the key’ – why scientists believe a simple life is the real key to happiness
Irish Independent
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A study from scientists at the University of Otago found people are happier and more satisfied when adopting sustainable lifestyles and resisting the temptations of consumerism. The survey of more than 1,000 New Zealanders found that a commitment...
Scientists discover oxygen ‘breathing’ crystal that could transform clean energy tech
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 17, 2025
A team of scientists has created a groundbreaking material – a metal oxide composed of strontium, iron, and cobalt – that can literally “breathe” oxygen. When heated in a simple gas environment, the crystal releases oxygen and then reabsorbs it...
Behind the science of managing team dynamics: Have you mastered it as a leader?
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 18, 2025
By Professor Fiona Robson A group of talented individuals doesn’t guarantee that, when working together, they will be a brilliant team and hit the ground running. So, the question is: what can organisations do to manage team dynamics, helping the...