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Defence tactics: These violent snails whack their predators

Unusually aggressive snail behaviour has been observed in Japan and the far east of Russia. Two species have been found that don’t retreat into their shell when they sense a predator, but instead swing their shell at it to make it go away. Researchers in Japan and Russia found that these active defence methods in the two species evolved independently of each other.

Nov 17, 2016

Secrets of 6,000-year-old amulet illuminated by science

Clues about how a 6,000 year-old amulet discovered in Mehrgarh, Pakistan, was manufactured are uncovered by an imaging method reported in Nature Communications. The method, known as photoluminescence imaging, shines light to allow microstructures that are invisible under other conventional microscopes to be seen. It confirms the amulet contains two types of copper oxide and was cast as a single piece by pouring very pure molten copper into a clay mould.This study demonstrates the value of the imaging technique for archaeological artifacts, but it may also be a useful analytical tool in geophysics, engineering and environmental sciences.

Nov 15, 2016

Donald Trump picks Reince Priebus as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Bannon as Strategist

President-elect Trump described Bannon and Priebus as "highly qualified leaders."

Nov 14, 2016

2nd Test live cricket streaming: Watch Australia vs South Africa 2016 live online, on TV

Australia have to win this Test match, otherwise it's all over for them.

Nov 11, 2016

Wild chimps go fishing using never before seen method

Chimpanzees have been observed using long sticks to fish for algae for the first time. Researchers placed remote camera traps at a temporary research site to capture the chimps’ behaviour, after they found sticks strewn along the bank of rivers and ponds in Bakoun, Guinea.

Nov 11, 2016

Mega supermoon: November’s full moon will be biggest in a generation

On 14 November, a mega supermoon will appear in the night sky closer to Earth than it has been at any point in the last 68 years. This close time frame has not been witnessed since 1948 and it won’t happen again until 25 November, 2034.

Nov 10, 2016

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Tata Sons fires fresh salvo against Cyrus Mistry in this 9-page statement [Full Text]

In a nine-page statement, holding company Tata Sons accuses Cyrus Mistry of many things.

Nov 10, 2016

Paralysed monkeys walk again

Monkeys with spinal injuries that have left them paralysed have been able to walk again through wireless implants in their brains and spines which bypass the injury. Scientists say that this new technology could be used to help paralysed people regain control of their bodies.

Nov 9, 2016

US presidential race: Origin of the phrase 'glass ceiling' and how it is important in this election

If Hillary Clinton wins, she will break the ultimate glass ceiling to become the president of the United States.

Nov 9, 2016

George Clooney, Matt Damon and other celebs on the US election

A-list celebs have been sharing their views - and you should hear what Matt Damon, whose wife recently got citizenship, thinks of Donald Trump and his opinion of immigrants. Voters head to the polls to chose a new president on 8 November.

Nov 7, 2016

Barack Obama mocks Donald Trump for ‘having Twitter account taken away’

Outgoing US President Barack Obama mocked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for reportedly having his Twitter account taken away.Obama told an audience in Florida: “If somebody cant handle a Twitter account, they cant handle the nuclear codes.”

Nov 7, 2016

Melania Trump vows to fight cyber-bullying if she becomes First Lady

Making her first solo appearance in Pennsylvania since the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump announced to take on cyber-bullying if her husband Donald Trump wins the 45th US Presidential elections on 8 November.

Nov 4, 2016

Delhi air pollution reaches alarming levels: Affordable air purifiers to buy in India

It is important to have an air purifier at home and office to stay healthy in the current situations.

Nov 3, 2016

1st Test live cricket streaming: Watch Australia vs South Africa 2016 live online, on TV

The Proteas recently inflicted a 5-0 whitewash on the Aussies in the ODI series.

Nov 2, 2016

VP nominee Tim Kaine calls Donald Trump Vladimir Putins defence lawyer

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine called Donald Trump Vladimir Putins defence lawyer at a campaign event at Lawrence University in Wisconsin. Kaine attacked the Republic presidential nominee over his comments towards Americas democracy and the fact he hasnt denounced alleged Russian attempts to interfere with the presidential election.