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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Science BGR Scientists Uncovered 400 Miles Of Fossilized Volcanoes Beneath China
Yahoo News
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Scientists say they've discovered a 400-mile chain of extinct and fossilized volcanoes beneath southern China. The volcanoes, the researchers claim, were likely formed when two major tectonic plates collided hundreds of millions of years ago when...
Scientific temper important to fully claim Right to Life: Retd Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
Scientific temper is important to completely claim the Right to Life, said retired Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka while delivering the Dr Narendra Dabholkar Memorial Lecture in Pune on Sunday. Oka emphasised that Article 21 of the Indian...
‘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...
Science-based review of flood control projects pushed
Panay News
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August 17, 2025
ILOILO City – If science-based studies confirm that flood control projects in this city worsened flooding, these should be dismantled, according to Mayor Raisa Treñas. She urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of...
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...
Science Men's Journal Dental Remains Reveal Odd Mating Habits of Early Humans
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Dental remains dating back 300,000 years, which...
Scientists make game-changing discovery that could solve major issue with modern construction: 'Surprised us'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
Photo Credit: University of Pennsylvania Researchers have discovered a new form of concrete that could transform one of the world's most environmentally damaging materials. As New Atlas reported, a University of Pennsylvania team created the new...
Scientists make astonishing wildlife discovery near military bombing range: 'It has the potential to act as an important component'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
"The only reason that these populations are still around is because of the continued collaborations and long-term investment." by Katie DupereAugust 17, 2025 Photo Credit: Avon Park Air Force Range via Facebook A threatened woodpecker species is...
Scientists discover new glass tech that could transform major cities: 'Could be an excellent solution'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
A glass film developed on the atomic scale could provide big savings for utility customers in cold-weather cities such as New York, thanks to its ability to stop heat loss. The clear covering was primarily developed by experts at Rice University...
34 Indian Government School Students Selected for Science Programme in Japan
Times Now
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August 18, 2025
The students were flagged off in a ceremony at NCERT, New Delhi, organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. A total of 34 students from India have been chosen to visit...