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Top 10 Asian Universities In QS World University Rankings 2026
QS World University Rankings 2026: The latest edition shows the growing influence of Asian universities, with several securing prominent positions in the top 50 globally.
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Intermittent Fasting Matches Traditional Diets In Weight Loss Benefits: Study
Intermittent fasting may be just as effective as traditional calorie-restricted diets for helping people lose weight, according to a comprehensive new review published in The BMJ.
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QS University Rankings 2026: List Of Top-Ranked Universities In World
QS World University Rankings 2026: The United States continues to dominate the list, while Asian and European nations register notable progress.
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Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense Of Smell: Study
Using three-dimensional model, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have discovered that key stem cells in the nose that regenerate small neurons, helps in treating loss of smell.
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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'Selfish' Genes "Introners" Proves To Be Major Source Of Genetic Complexity: Study
A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.
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Earth-Like Exoplanets More Common Across The Cosmos: Study
The findings in the study were made via microlensing, an observational effect that occurs when the presence of mass warps the fabric of space-time to a detectable degree.
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Electric Car Cost, Infrastructure Concerns For Indian Consumers: Deloitte
Infrastructural challenges, charging time and other factors remain a key concerns of Electric Vehicle (EV) buyers in India, as more than one-third of customers say the high cost of the vehicles and the cost of replacing the battery are major issues.
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IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Detection Of Dementia: Study
A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
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Good Parenting Helps, But Has Limits Under Major Deprivation: Study
Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information.
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A Country Without Butterflies? Study Flags Alarming Drop In US
A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.
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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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"If You Study Daily...": Paralympics Gold Medalist's Valuable Advice To Students At Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
Paralympics double gold medalist shooter Avani Lekhara addressed students on the eighth edition of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme.
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Seals Can Act As 'Smart Sensors' For Monitoring Fish Population: Study
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.'
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Top 10 Asian Universities In QS World University Rankings 2026
QS World University Rankings 2026: The latest edition shows the growing influence of Asian universities, with several securing prominent positions in the top 50 globally.
-
Intermittent Fasting Matches Traditional Diets In Weight Loss Benefits: Study
Intermittent fasting may be just as effective as traditional calorie-restricted diets for helping people lose weight, according to a comprehensive new review published in The BMJ.
-
QS University Rankings 2026: List Of Top-Ranked Universities In World
QS World University Rankings 2026: The United States continues to dominate the list, while Asian and European nations register notable progress.
-
Researchers Develop Innovative Model To Study Sense Of Smell: Study
Using three-dimensional model, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) have discovered that key stem cells in the nose that regenerate small neurons, helps in treating loss of smell.
-
7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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'Selfish' Genes "Introners" Proves To Be Major Source Of Genetic Complexity: Study
A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.
-
Earth-Like Exoplanets More Common Across The Cosmos: Study
The findings in the study were made via microlensing, an observational effect that occurs when the presence of mass warps the fabric of space-time to a detectable degree.
-
Electric Car Cost, Infrastructure Concerns For Indian Consumers: Deloitte
Infrastructural challenges, charging time and other factors remain a key concerns of Electric Vehicle (EV) buyers in India, as more than one-third of customers say the high cost of the vehicles and the cost of replacing the battery are major issues.
-
IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
-
Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Detection Of Dementia: Study
A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
-
Good Parenting Helps, But Has Limits Under Major Deprivation: Study
Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information.
-
A Country Without Butterflies? Study Flags Alarming Drop In US
A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.
-
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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"If You Study Daily...": Paralympics Gold Medalist's Valuable Advice To Students At Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
Paralympics double gold medalist shooter Avani Lekhara addressed students on the eighth edition of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme.
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Seals Can Act As 'Smart Sensors' For Monitoring Fish Population: Study
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.'
