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How Foreign Accents Subconsciously Shape The Way We Interact
In our increasingly globalised world, foreign accents are an inevitable part of communication, but studies suggest they can create barriers, not just in comprehension but also in perception of the speaker and social interaction.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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What Makes The Pop Sound When You Clap Your Hands? New Study Reveals
The study, published in the journal Physical Review Research, shows that the sound of a clap is not just due to two hands smashing into each other.
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
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Mumbai Company Offers Internship For Rs 10/Month, Internet Says "Isse Accha Vishal Mega Mart..."
Falcon Labs, a Mumbai-based company, advertised a backend developer internship for a monthly stipend of just Rs 10.
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Chinese Doctor Advises Women To Look At Muscular Men For Mood Boost, Internet Calls It "Eye Candy Therapy"
A Chinese doctor has sparked laughter online after suggesting that women who lack energy or suffer from blood deficiencies should look at muscular men to boost their mood and relieve stress.
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Loneliness And "Feeling Old" At 40? New Study Links It To Early Frailty
A study found that feelings of loneliness, premature ageing, and negative attitudes towards ageing are linked to early signs of frailty in individuals as young as 40, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote healthy ageing a
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TikTok Trend Alert: Why Shaving Your Eyelashes For "Masculinity" Is A Bad Idea
A TikTok trend of men shaving their eyelashes for a more masculine look raises concerns about eye health and societal beauty standards, despite no biological basis for sex differences in eyelash length.
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Here's How To Tell If That Fireball Is Comet, Rocket, Space Junk Or Meteor
There's a blaze of light across the sky! A fireball is seen by thousands, and mobile phone and dashcam footage soon appears on social media.
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Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
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Can Money Buy Morality? Study Finds Wealthier People Slightly More Prosocial
A large-scale meta-analysis finds that wealthier individuals are modestly more likely to engage in prosocial behavior, such as generosity and cooperation, challenging the notion that those in lower social classes are more altruistic.
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Supreme Court Upholds Dalit Research Scholar's Suspension From TISS
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) suspending Dalit PhD scholar Ramadas KS for his alleged misconduct and anti-national activities but relaxed it to the period already undergone.
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Mughals Out, Mahakumbh In: What Has Changed In New NCERT Class 7 Books
The new social science textbook for Class 7 students following NCERT's curriculum has no references to the Mughal rule and the Delhi Sultanate
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Video: Wild Chimps Share 'Boozy Fruit', Hinting At Alcohol-Fuelled Social Bonding
Researchers have observed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, marking the first documented instance of such behavior.
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How Foreign Accents Subconsciously Shape The Way We Interact
In our increasingly globalised world, foreign accents are an inevitable part of communication, but studies suggest they can create barriers, not just in comprehension but also in perception of the speaker and social interaction.
-
Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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What Makes The Pop Sound When You Clap Your Hands? New Study Reveals
The study, published in the journal Physical Review Research, shows that the sound of a clap is not just due to two hands smashing into each other.
-
Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
-
Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
-
Mumbai Company Offers Internship For Rs 10/Month, Internet Says "Isse Accha Vishal Mega Mart..."
Falcon Labs, a Mumbai-based company, advertised a backend developer internship for a monthly stipend of just Rs 10.
-
Chinese Doctor Advises Women To Look At Muscular Men For Mood Boost, Internet Calls It "Eye Candy Therapy"
A Chinese doctor has sparked laughter online after suggesting that women who lack energy or suffer from blood deficiencies should look at muscular men to boost their mood and relieve stress.
-
Loneliness And "Feeling Old" At 40? New Study Links It To Early Frailty
A study found that feelings of loneliness, premature ageing, and negative attitudes towards ageing are linked to early signs of frailty in individuals as young as 40, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote healthy ageing a
-
TikTok Trend Alert: Why Shaving Your Eyelashes For "Masculinity" Is A Bad Idea
A TikTok trend of men shaving their eyelashes for a more masculine look raises concerns about eye health and societal beauty standards, despite no biological basis for sex differences in eyelash length.
-
Here's How To Tell If That Fireball Is Comet, Rocket, Space Junk Or Meteor
There's a blaze of light across the sky! A fireball is seen by thousands, and mobile phone and dashcam footage soon appears on social media.
-
Video: Babies Play With Snakes, What Scientists Discovered Will Surprise You
Recent studies suggest that infants do not inherently fear snakes. Instead, they exhibit curiosity, indicating that such fears are learned through environmental cues and social interactions.
-
Can Money Buy Morality? Study Finds Wealthier People Slightly More Prosocial
A large-scale meta-analysis finds that wealthier individuals are modestly more likely to engage in prosocial behavior, such as generosity and cooperation, challenging the notion that those in lower social classes are more altruistic.
-
Supreme Court Upholds Dalit Research Scholar's Suspension From TISS
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) suspending Dalit PhD scholar Ramadas KS for his alleged misconduct and anti-national activities but relaxed it to the period already undergone.
-
Mughals Out, Mahakumbh In: What Has Changed In New NCERT Class 7 Books
The new social science textbook for Class 7 students following NCERT's curriculum has no references to the Mughal rule and the Delhi Sultanate
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Video: Wild Chimps Share 'Boozy Fruit', Hinting At Alcohol-Fuelled Social Bonding
Researchers have observed wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau consuming and sharing fermented African breadfruit, marking the first documented instance of such behavior.
