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No soldiers dying soon? Unmanned robots on track to replace men in uniform in the future

Clearpath Husky robot is designed to assist human soldiers in the battlefield.

Jul 20, 2018

The 12 men in history, who went for a moonwalk

July 20 marks the 49th anniversary of the first time when a man had walked on the surface of Moon.

Jul 20, 2018

Drinking diet soda can keep colon cancer from recurring, says Yale researcher

Those who drank one or more 12-ounce artificially-sweetened drink a day saw a 46 percent improvement in the risk of cancer recurrence or death compared to those who didn't drink such beverages.

Jul 20, 2018

What's our geological age? It's named after Meghalayan findings

This new age had kick-started 4250 years ago, with the mega-drought that crippled civilizations all around the globe, according to experts

Jul 20, 2018

How does the centre of Milky Way look like? This new telescope is here to show us

Milky Way's centre is basically one of those areas that are extremely difficult to take a look at, as it's enveloped by gas clouds and dust but MeerKAT is capable of looking through these clouds

Jul 19, 2018

Sunscreen found to reduce risk of skin cancer in young adults by 40%

The study's lead researcher confirmed that sunscreen is an effective form of sun protection and does, in fact, reduce the risk of developing skin cancer in young adults.

Jul 19, 2018

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99-million-year-old baby snake fossil found, sheds light into lost world [Watch]

Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil of a baby snake, which is dated back to the Mesozoic Era around 99 million years ago. It sheds light on the mystery of how snakes evolved.

Jul 19, 2018

HIV patients twice as likely to suffer from heart diseases, study reveals

The findings suggest that the virus that causes HIV is also thought to raise fat levels in the blood and affect the body's ability to regulate sugar levels, which may contribute to heart disease.

Jul 19, 2018

Javedkar reaffirms Modi government's commitment towards reservation for faculty

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour, the HRD Minister stated that the Centre had put the interviews for faculty recruitment on hold since they disagreed with an Allahabad court order to remove reservation for faculty jobs.

Jul 19, 2018

Larry Nassar sex abuse survivors take stage at ESPYs; over 100 gymnasts honoured for courage

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleaded guilty in November 2017 to molesting dozens of female athletes under the guise of medical treatment in incidents dating back to the 1990s.

Jul 19, 2018

Director General of the World Trade Organization Roberto Azevedo

The WTO is under threat, will they step up?

A new report by the Bertelsmann Foundation says that the credibility of the WTO is under threat, and the organisation could face closure if more countries vacate its Appellate body.

Jul 18, 2018

Oldest bread ever baked predates human farming by 4,000 years

This finding suggests that farming itself might have come from the drive to get better ingredients so that bread and cooking, in general, could be better.

Jul 18, 2018

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee during a Trinamool Congress meeting in Kolkata on Dec 12, 2015

Calcutta University fights corruption, brain drain to fill vacant seats

This year's admission process was tainted by controversy soon after it was flagged off. Allegations of extortion in the name of admission were created a massive row.

Jul 18, 2018

Delhi HC tells JNU not to take coercive steps against Kanhaiya Kumar till July 20

Kanhaiya Kumar, the former Students Union leader of Jawaharlal Nehru University was fined in connection with a 2016 incident when anti-India slogans were allegedly raised at an event.

Jul 18, 2018

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Researchers say that if the study is "a success, it will be a significant change in agriculture." An estimated 800 million subsistence farmers will likely benefit from the new research.

Jul 18, 2018

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Search Results for: Harvard University

No soldiers dying soon? Unmanned robots on track to replace men in uniform in the future

The 12 men in history, who went for a moonwalk

Drinking diet soda can keep colon cancer from recurring, says Yale researcher

What's our geological age? It's named after Meghalayan findings

How does the centre of Milky Way look like? This new telescope is here to show us

Sunscreen found to reduce risk of skin cancer in young adults by 40%

99-million-year-old baby snake fossil found, sheds light into lost world [Watch]

HIV patients twice as likely to suffer from heart diseases, study reveals

Javedkar reaffirms Modi government's commitment towards reservation for faculty

Larry Nassar sex abuse survivors take stage at ESPYs; over 100 gymnasts honoured for courage

The WTO is under threat, will they step up?

Oldest bread ever baked predates human farming by 4,000 years

Calcutta University fights corruption, brain drain to fill vacant seats

Delhi HC tells JNU not to take coercive steps against Kanhaiya Kumar till July 20

Bacteria modified to create fertiliser out of thin air could reduce farmers' dependence on chemicals

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]