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Scientists Locate Hormone That Can Help Switch Off Back Pain
A new study published in the Bone Research journal suggests that a specific hormone could switch off back pain. Here is everything you need to know about the research and why more human trials are needed for its implementation.
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Scientists "Surprised" To Find Fluorescent Ruby-Like Gems On Mars
This discovery provides new insights into Mars' geological history.
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Netanyahu Says Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In Israeli Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists.
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13,000-Year-Old Cosmic Airburst Triggered ‘Impact Winter’ and Mass Extinction, Research Suggests
New research points to fragments of a comet exploding over North America approximately 13,000 years ago, sparking firestorms and rapid cooling that could have contributed to the extinction of mammoths. Scientists report finding telltale “shocked” quartz grains at classic Clovis sites dating to the Younger Dryas boundary, evidence of intense he...
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
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Arctic Report Card Flags Fast Warming, Record Heat and New Risks
The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding,...
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Meta Will Lose Its Godfather of AI at the End of the Year
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has confirmed he will leave the company after 12 years to start a new venture focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence. LeCun said he will depart by the end of the year. The move follows Meta’s growing focus on superintelligence, although he noted his startup may still partner with the company.
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Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun Reportedly Planning Exit to Become a Startup Founder
Meta may soon lose a key AI leader, with reports claiming Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun is preparing to leave the company. As per a report, LeCun has informed colleagues of his plan to exit in the coming months and has already met investors about a potential startup. The move follows Meta’s shift toward AGI and restructuring that placed LeCun und...
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Scientists List Pressing Climate Issues: Ocean Warming, Rise In Dengue Among Key Issues
The '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/2026' report summarises the work of an international team of scientists, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.
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Scientists Caution That Artificial Cooling of Earth May Disrupt Monsoons and Weather Systems
A new Scientific Reports study warns that dimming the Sun with sulfur aerosols could cause severe side effects, including disrupted monsoons, ozone loss, and acid rain. Researchers stress that despite its cooling potential, such geoengineering carries unpredictable global risks that outweigh short-term benefits.
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Scientists Locate Hormone That Can Help Switch Off Back Pain
A new study published in the Bone Research journal suggests that a specific hormone could switch off back pain. Here is everything you need to know about the research and why more human trials are needed for its implementation.
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Scientists "Surprised" To Find Fluorescent Ruby-Like Gems On Mars
This discovery provides new insights into Mars' geological history.
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Netanyahu Says Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Killed In Israeli Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists.
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13,000-Year-Old Cosmic Airburst Triggered ‘Impact Winter’ and Mass Extinction, Research Suggests
New research points to fragments of a comet exploding over North America approximately 13,000 years ago, sparking firestorms and rapid cooling that could have contributed to the extinction of mammoths. Scientists report finding telltale “shocked” quartz grains at classic Clovis sites dating to the Younger Dryas boundary, evidence of intense he...
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Top Court Stays Own Order On Aravalli Range Definition, Seeks Experts' Report
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed its own order from last month on a new definition of the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that activists and scientists alleged could open vast stretches of the fragile ecosystem to illegal and unregulated mining
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Arctic Report Card Flags Fast Warming, Record Heat and New Risks
The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding,...
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Meta Will Lose Its Godfather of AI at the End of the Year
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has confirmed he will leave the company after 12 years to start a new venture focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence. LeCun said he will depart by the end of the year. The move follows Meta’s growing focus on superintelligence, although he noted his startup may still partner with the company.
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Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun Reportedly Planning Exit to Become a Startup Founder
Meta may soon lose a key AI leader, with reports claiming Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun is preparing to leave the company. As per a report, LeCun has informed colleagues of his plan to exit in the coming months and has already met investors about a potential startup. The move follows Meta’s shift toward AGI and restructuring that placed LeCun und...
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Scientists List Pressing Climate Issues: Ocean Warming, Rise In Dengue Among Key Issues
The '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/2026' report summarises the work of an international team of scientists, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.
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Scientists Caution That Artificial Cooling of Earth May Disrupt Monsoons and Weather Systems
A new Scientific Reports study warns that dimming the Sun with sulfur aerosols could cause severe side effects, including disrupted monsoons, ozone loss, and acid rain. Researchers stress that despite its cooling potential, such geoengineering carries unpredictable global risks that outweigh short-term benefits.
