Moss boosted Earth’s oxygen 400 million years ago: study
MIAMI, UNITED STATES: Scientists have long wondered what gave Earth enough oxygen to support the… Read More
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Gaming may boost teens’ school results: Australian study
SYDNEY: Playing online games may boost teenagers' school results while spending time on social networks… Read More
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‘Elephantiasis’ virus may boost AIDS risk: study
PARIS: People infected with a common parasitic worm may be twice as likely to acquire… Read More
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English home ownership falls to 30-year low
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: The widely-held English dream of buying your own home is under threat… Read More
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Another gene link to depression found: study
PARIS: Scientists on Monday reported fresh evidence for an inherited risk for depression, uncovering 17… Read More
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Some fish tackle ocean global warming by pretending it’s night
OSLO: Some fish may cope with the changing chemistry of the oceans linked to global… Read More
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Study finds cosmic rays increased heart risks among Apollo astronauts
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA: Apollo astronauts who ventured to the moon are at five times greater… Read More
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Study reveals climate change risk threatens 18 US military sites
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: Rising sea levels due to hurricanes and tidal flooding intensified by climate… Read More
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Fish can recognise human faces, study finds
Scientists have shown for the first time how a species of tropical fish can distinguish… Read More
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Being overweight, obese cuts lifespan by one to 10 years: study
PARIS: Being overweight shaves about a year off one's life expectancy, a price which soars… Read More
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Thumb-suckers, nail-biters less likely to develop allergies
Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely than others to… Read More
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Mother’s DNA may affect ageing: study
PARIS: A tiny repository of DNA inherited only from one's mother may be key for… Read More
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Three-decade study confirms saturated fats are bad for health
MIAMI: Saturated fats in butter, lard and red meat raise the risk of early death,… Read More
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University graduates face higher brain tumour risk: study
PARIS: People with at least three years of higher education are at greater risk for… Read More
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Scientists use underwater robots to study India’s monsoon
NEW DELHI: Scientists from Britain and India will release underwater robots into the Bay of… Read More
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Down’s syndrome ‘treated’ with green tea: study
PARIS: A chemical in green tea has been shown to improve cognitive ability in persons… Read More
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Simple blood tests can help detect, target cancer: study
CHICAGO: Blood samples can be just as effective as invasive tissue biopsies in monitoring cancer and… Read More
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Fish are harmed from tiny bit of plastic pollution: study
WASHINGTON: Scientists have demonstrated for the first time the devastating physiological and behavioral effects on… Read More
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Facebook profile photos reveal your personality
Did you know your profile picture reveals a lot about your personality? Read More
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Facebook takes lead in becoming important news source: study
WASHINGTON: Facebook has become an important news source for close to half of American adults,… Read More
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