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Scientists Discover The Brain Starts Life 'Too Full' And Then Trims Itself Down
A new study from Austrian researchers suggests the brain begins life with an overly dense and disorganised network of connections, which is then gradually pruned and refined as the animal matures, challenging the long-held idea that the brain is a blank slate at birth.
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Scientists Discover Ancient Toothed Platypus With Stronger Bite In Australia
These rivers and lakes supported a wide variety of animals, including lungfish, flamingos, and freshwater dolphins.
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Study Reveals 62-Foot Giant Octopuses Were Apex Predators Of Ancient Seas
During the same period, dinosaurs such as T rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor dominated life on land, while these octopuses ruled the oceans.
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Endangered Polar Bears At Risk As US Pushes Alaska Drilling Project
There are concerns about polar bear cubs that if drilling activities disturb their mothers, they could die in helpless conditions.
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Scientists Reverse Brain Ageing With Nasal Spray In Landmark Study
Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray that reduces chronic brain inflammation, restores memory and reverses signs of brain ageing in animal models, raising hopes for future treatments for dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions.
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World Health Day 2026: Theme, Significance And Key Objectives
The theme for the World Health Day 2026 is "Together for health. Stand with science." This theme focuses the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
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Precision-Fermented Fats: What Are These And How They Benefit Health
Precision-fermented fats are the new invention that promises to be better for the heart. Here is exactly what it is, how it benefits health, and why you need to practice caution.
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How 'Prachanda', A Guerrilla Chief, Became Nepal PM Thrice
Pushpa Dahal studied agriculture and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science.
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Archaeologists Find 12,000-Year-Old Animal Skin That Could Be The Oldest Sewn Clothing
The study also found that bone needles were common in the Pleistocene, but declined in later warmer periods.
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Google Marks Annular Solar Eclipse With Animation: Here's How It Works
The world will witness its first solar eclipse of 2026 on Tuesday, February 17. The astronomical event, which is also known as the Ring Of Fire',has generated significant buzz among astronomers and stargazers.
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68,000-Year-Old Hand Art Found In Indonesia, Rewriting Human History
This discovery challenges the notion that abstract and symbolic thinking began only 40,000 years ago.
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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Discover 6,000-Year-Old Skeleton Of Man Who Survived Lion Attack
They added that skeletal evidence of animal attacks from prehistoric times is extremely rare.
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CBSE Board Exam 2026: Science Sample Paper With Revised Pattern
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Science Sample Paper: Science paper divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sections with detailed questions on plants, animals, genetics, digestion, and chemistry experiments.
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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Cute But Cruel? Research Shows Popular Pet Videos Often Cause Stress
So-called "challenges" on social media can involve scaring a pet, which is unkind and risks causing harm.
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Scientists Discover The Brain Starts Life 'Too Full' And Then Trims Itself Down
A new study from Austrian researchers suggests the brain begins life with an overly dense and disorganised network of connections, which is then gradually pruned and refined as the animal matures, challenging the long-held idea that the brain is a blank slate at birth.
-
Scientists Discover Ancient Toothed Platypus With Stronger Bite In Australia
These rivers and lakes supported a wide variety of animals, including lungfish, flamingos, and freshwater dolphins.
-
Study Reveals 62-Foot Giant Octopuses Were Apex Predators Of Ancient Seas
During the same period, dinosaurs such as T rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor dominated life on land, while these octopuses ruled the oceans.
-
Endangered Polar Bears At Risk As US Pushes Alaska Drilling Project
There are concerns about polar bear cubs that if drilling activities disturb their mothers, they could die in helpless conditions.
-
Scientists Reverse Brain Ageing With Nasal Spray In Landmark Study
Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray that reduces chronic brain inflammation, restores memory and reverses signs of brain ageing in animal models, raising hopes for future treatments for dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions.
-
World Health Day 2026: Theme, Significance And Key Objectives
The theme for the World Health Day 2026 is "Together for health. Stand with science." This theme focuses the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet.
-
Precision-Fermented Fats: What Are These And How They Benefit Health
Precision-fermented fats are the new invention that promises to be better for the heart. Here is exactly what it is, how it benefits health, and why you need to practice caution.
-
How 'Prachanda', A Guerrilla Chief, Became Nepal PM Thrice
Pushpa Dahal studied agriculture and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science.
-
Archaeologists Find 12,000-Year-Old Animal Skin That Could Be The Oldest Sewn Clothing
The study also found that bone needles were common in the Pleistocene, but declined in later warmer periods.
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Google Marks Annular Solar Eclipse With Animation: Here's How It Works
The world will witness its first solar eclipse of 2026 on Tuesday, February 17. The astronomical event, which is also known as the Ring Of Fire',has generated significant buzz among astronomers and stargazers.
-
68,000-Year-Old Hand Art Found In Indonesia, Rewriting Human History
This discovery challenges the notion that abstract and symbolic thinking began only 40,000 years ago.
-
Archaeologists In Bulgaria Discover 6,000-Year-Old Skeleton Of Man Who Survived Lion Attack
They added that skeletal evidence of animal attacks from prehistoric times is extremely rare.
-
CBSE Board Exam 2026: Science Sample Paper With Revised Pattern
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Science Sample Paper: Science paper divided into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sections with detailed questions on plants, animals, genetics, digestion, and chemistry experiments.
-
Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Cute But Cruel? Research Shows Popular Pet Videos Often Cause Stress
So-called "challenges" on social media can involve scaring a pet, which is unkind and risks causing harm.
