Facebook denies report that its AI fails to detect hate speech
The Wall Street Journals report stated that Facebook employees estimated that the social media giant removes only a single
People Should Drink Way More Recycled Wastewater
Filtration technology produces water so pure, it would actually harm you if they didnt put minerals back into it
New study identifies important elephant connectivity areas
The average size of protected areas in India is less than 300 sq. km, comparable to the average home range of a single
El Nino-like weather conditions increased short-term malnutrition in children
Nearly 6 million children were driven into hunger during 2015 El Nino
Australias top economists back carbon price, say benefits of net-zero outweigh
With right settings in place, Australia could become a major producer of zero-emissions hydrogen, and industrial powerhouse
Serengeti 2 returns with new storylines and some endearing new animal
Emmy Award-winning John Downer, who created the Serengeti series, talks about returning with a second edition of the
What caused heavy rainfall, mudslide, landslides in southern Kerala
Landslides, mudslides and flash floods were witnessed in most parts of the districts located between central and southern
After wrapping up shoot for first film in space, Russian crew prepares to
A space capsule with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko will land in the steppes of Kazakhstan
Coronavirus less likely to develop resistance to molnupiravir: Gagandeep Kang
There are some concerns about how early and how mild the disease has to be for the drug to work, says Dr. Kang
Russian thrusters accidentally tilt International Space Station again
Russian thrusters have accidentally tilted the International Space Station (ISS) for the second time this year
Reports of distressed pittas fly in thick and fast
As the number of such cases will increase in Chennai in the days to come, animal rescuers start focussing on letting people
NASA's Lucy launches to Trojan Asteroids
NASA's Lucy mission launched early Saturday from the agency's Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla
Robot dog armed with sniper rifle unveiled at US Army trade show
A robot dog armed with a sniper rifle was unveiled this week in Washington, D.C. at the annual meeting of the Association of
NASA launches Lucy mission to explore fossils of early solar system
During its 12-year primary mission, Lucy will explore a record-breaking number of asteroids, including a flyby of one
Data | From incessant blackouts to manufacturing slump, China's power crisis
In August 2021, the gap between the growth in electricity generation and consumption widened considerably in China
New antiviral compound blocks Covid virus from entering cells: Study
The compound, described in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, targets a key human protein called
Plant-eating lizards on the cusp of tooth evolution
Researchers found that complex teeth, a hallmark of mammals, also evolved several times in reptiles, prompting the
Scientists find evidence the early solar system harbored a gap between its
In the early solar system, a 'protoplanetary disk' of dust and gas rotated around the sun and eventually coalesced into the
Ocean warming caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions will prompt many species of marine plankton to seek out new
Ultrafast magnetism: heating magnets, freezing time
Magnetic solids can be demagnetized quickly with a short laser pulse, and there are already so-called HAMR (Heat Assisted
Behavior resembling human ADHD seen in dogs
A study involving some 11,000 dogs demonstrated that the gender, age and breed of the dog, as well as any behavioral problems
Flu and heart disease: The surprising connection that should convince you to
Patients who have cardiovascular disease are at increased risk of serious complications from the flu, according to a new
Self-healing plastic repairs itself in 10 seconds even under water
A new type of strong, flexible self-healing plastic can repair itself rapidly, even in salty or acidic water, which may be
How highly processed foods harm memory in the aging brain
Four weeks on a diet of highly processed food led to a strong inflammatory response in the brains of aging rats that was
The planet does not fall far from the star
A compositional link between planets and their respective host star has long been assumed in astronomy. Scientists now
Aided by stem cells, a lizard regenerates a perfect tail for first time in more
Lizards can regrow severed tails, making them the closest relative to humans that can regenerate a lost appendage. But in
Early modern human from Southeast Asia adapted to a rainforest environment
Although there has been evidence of our species living in rainforest regions in Southeast Asia from at least 70,000 years ago
By 2500 Earth could be alien to humans
To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100
Evidence of superionic ice provides new insights into unusual magnetic fields
Not all ice is the same. The solid form of water comes in more than a dozen different - sometimes more, sometimes less
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam to re-open for tourists from tomorrow
ThePobitoraWildlife Sanctuary inMorigaondistrict ofAssam will re-open for tourists from Friday. PobitoraWildlife Sanctuary
Sense of smell is our most rapid warning system
The ability to detect and react to the smell of a potential threat is a precondition of our and other mammals' survival.
Calling planet earth: Mysterious radio signals from outside Solar System baffle
Earth received radio signals from outside the solar system which might lead to major revelations or even the presence of an
Climate change could sink small states: Commonwealth chief
Immense set of mysterious fast radio bursts
An international team of astronomers recently observed more than 1,650 fast radio bursts (FRBs) detected from one source in
Telehealth addiction treatment rose rapidly during pandemic; but potential
During the COVID-19 pandemic, addiction treatment providers rapidly pivoted to providing services via telehealth. New
COVID testing using pooled samples showed high accuracy, low cost
Testing pooled saliva samples twice weekly for SARS-CoV-2 on a residential college campus yielded a greater than 95 percent
Primates ancestors may have left trees to survive asteroid
When an asteroid struck 66 million years ago and wiped out dinosaurs not related to birds and three-quarters of life on Earth
Ancient feces shows people in present-day Austria drank beer and ate blue
Human feces don't usually stick around for long -- and certainly not for thousands of years. But exceptions to this general
Crafting a 'sponge' for adsorbing and desorbing gas molecules
A group of researchers have created an unusual material -- a soft crystal made of molecules known as a catenanes-- that
Increases in extreme humid-heat disproportionately affect populated regions
The world is not only getting hotter but also more humid and new research shows people living in areas where humid-heat
A new single-atom catalyst can produce hydrogen from urea at an exceptional
A new single-atom catalyst can produce hydrogen from urea at an exceptional rate. Liquid nitrogen quenching introduces
Cervical myelopathy screening focusing on finger motion using noncontact sensor
Researchers have developed a simple screening tool using a non-contact sensor for Cervical myelopathy (CM) combining a finger
New technique combines single-cell and metagenomic analyses to characterize
Metagenomic analysis has greatly advanced our understanding of the complex human microbiome without the need for extensive
Pain relief without side effects with promising technique
Researchers have developed a completely new stimulation method, using ultra-thin microelectrodes, to combat severe pain. This
The targeted manipulation of individual genes in zebrafish larvae changes their behavioral responses to visual stimuli and
Lack of power grids sealed fate for early electric cars
New research shows that insufficient infrastructure was key in American car manufacturers choosing gasoline cars over
Illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade is affecting all of us what can we do
Illegal or unsustainable wildlife trade affects biodiversity, ecosystem services, people's livelihood, and economies all over
PETA India awards Meghalaya minister James Sangma for vegan leather initiative
PETA India has honoured Meghalaya forest and environment minister James Sangma with the Progressive Business Concept Award
Troubling birth findings show importance of timely flu vaccination
Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns in the semi-arid region of Brazil led to an increase in premature births,
Climate crisis: A quarter of all critical infrastructure in US may become
At least 2 million miles of road face the risk of becoming impassable due to floods
Mental illness associated with poor sleep quality according to large study
People who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to the general
An eco-friendly toxic cocktail could be a new weapon against malaria
Researchers have demonstrated that blood-seeking mosquitoes can be directed to feed on a toxic plant-based solution, which in
Researchers breathe new life into paper books with the Magic Bookmark
Engineers have developed a new, cost-effective, ecological solution for augmenting the printed page with rich, up-to-date
How recovery from COVID-19's impact on energy demand could help meet climate
The pandemic-related drop in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 was likely the largest on record in a single year, but how our
Seasonal variability in lakes environmental processes reveal susceptibility to
A new study has shown how climate change could impact the ecosystems of the planet's largest lakes by revealing varying
Molecular scales on biological membranes
With mass-sensitive particle tracking scientists can determine location and size changes of unlabeled proteins on membranes
Wildfires affect cave diversity underneath scorched surfaces
The landscape at Lava Beds National Monument in northern California is typically home to sage and junipers, with unique lava
Nearly 6 million children are driven into severe hunger by the hot, dry shifts
Up to three times more children suffer severe hunger with each El Nio than from COVID-19. El Nio events provide a snapshot of
No apparent shortage of prey for southern resident killer whales in Canadian
A popular belief that there are fewer Chinook salmon during the summer in Canadian waters for southern resident killer whales
Research identifies proteins that support photosynthesis in iron deficient
As climate change poses risks to plant growth and food supply, researchers have identified how iron deficient plants optimize
Stellar 'fossils' in meteorites point to distant stars
A new study analyzes a diverse set of presolar grains with the goal of realizing their true stellar origins
Rye a better choice than wheat for weight loss
Eating whole grain rye products instead of refined wheat alternatives can offer worthwhile health benefits. Researchers
Research review shows intermittent fasting works for weight loss, health
Intermittent fasting can produce clinically significant weight loss as well as improve metabolic health in individuals with
White matter integrity disrupted in people with Alzheimers gene mutation
The structural integrity of the brain's white matter as measured with an advanced MRI technique is lower in cognitively
Aadvance in rapid cancer detection and monitoring
An engineer is reporting fast screening of the surface proteins of exosomes for cancer diagnostics and biomarker discovery
Pet prep could be key to disaster survival
Researchers have discovered most pet owners have inadequate plans for their pets if a natural disaster strikes -- but
Antiviral compound blocks SARS-CoV-2 from entering cells
Scientists have developed a chemical compound that interferes with a key feature of many viruses that allows the viruses to
Researchers find cervical cancer screening is overused and underused as well
New research finds many women are screened too often for cervical cancer, leading to unnecessary procedures that may carry
Enhancing piezoelectric properties under pressure
Stress enhances the properties of a promising material for future technologies, with researchers' discovery of a new exotic
Is low-fat or whole-fat milk better for kids? Science says it makes no
A new study has found whole fat dairy is just as good for kids as low-fat
Break through the tumors protective shield
The immune system protects the body from cancer. To protect healthy body cells from its own immune system, they have
New nanostructure could be the key to quantum electronics
A novel electronic component could be an important key to the era of quantum information technology: Using a tailored
Ultrafast and coupled: Atomic vibrations in the quantum material boron nitride
Materials consisting of a few atomic layers display properties determined by quantum physics. In a stack of such layers,
Brain damage from long stays in space
Spending a long time in space appears to cause brain damage. This is shown by a study of five Russian cosmonauts who had
Quest for bacterial cocktails to fight infections
The intestines of a healthy person contains hundreds of different bacteria that provide efficient protection against
New avenues for the optimzation of dendritic cell-based cancer immunotherapies
A recent study reveals that inhibiting certain adhesion receptors on the surface of dendritic cells, the main antigen-
Satellite images can help with environmental land management
Academics have undertaken research that proves Earth Observation satellite imagery can accurately assess the quality and
Who doesn't like the smell of caramel? However, the olfactory receptor that contributes decisively to this sensory impression
Large solar flare expected to hit Earth today
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a category G2 geomagnetic storm watch for the northern
An efficient and low-cost approach to detecting food fraud
Fraudulent practices in food production, especially false claims of geographical origin, cause billions of dollars in
A new proposed scheme towards seamless detection of cutoff lows and preexisting
A new automated numerical scheme is proposed for upper tropospheric cyclones (cutoff lows) and their earlier development
Resurrecting quasicrystals: Findings make an exotic material commercially
A class of materials that once looked as if it might revolutionize everything from solar cells to frying pans -- but fell out
A cryptography game-changer for biomedical research at scale
Using cutting-edge cryptographic techniques (multiparty homomorphic encryption), a new platform called FAMHE will act as a
Researchers find warning signs for dementia in the blood
Researchers have identified molecules in the blood that can indicate impending dementia. Their findings are based on human
Sleep loss does not impact ability to assess emotional information
It's no secret that going without sleep can affect people's mood, but a new study shows it does not interfere with their
Moon parade at Saturn; NASA shares astonishing visuals by Hubble-- Watch
The American space agency NASA shared a clip of a parade of Saturns moons. In the clip, four moons are seen revolving around
UN declares access to a clean environment a human right
China's lunar rock samples show lava flowed on moon 2B years ago: researchers
China's lunar rock samples the first moon rocks returned to Earth in more than 40 years show lava flowed there 2 billion
Ban on buffalo slaughter in Nagalands Meluri sub-division
The Phek district administration in Nagaland on Saturday ordered a blanket ban on import, slaughter and transit of buffaloes
Roman noblewomans tomb reveals secrets of ancient concrete resilience
Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still