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Archaeologists perplexed to find prehistoric Spanish grave with twice as many women as men

Prehistoric community likely had female-centred social structure, study says

The Independent UK

6 ways an athlete's brain differs from an average person's

Sports mastery is about much more than physical capability — it shapes the brain, too.

LiveScience

35 optical illusions and why they trick your brain

Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you.

LiveScience

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Can roasted green tea improve brain functioning?

Green tea has long been celebrated for its health benefits, but could roasted green tea hold the key to boosting brain power? A recent study published in Scientific Reports has shed light on the potential cognitive benefits of this flavourful brew. Here is all you need to know about the…

The Times of India

Scientists use robot dinosaur in effort to explain origins of birds’ plumage

Model used by researchers in South Korea suggests early feathers may have helped creatures such as Caudipteryx to flush out prey

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s first ever large-scale war may have been fought ‘1000 years earlier than previously thought’

Conflict in Europe around 9,000 to 4,000 years ago remains poorly understood, scientists say

The Independent UK

Large-scale warfare occurred in Europe ‘1,000 years earlier than previously thought’

Reanalysis of skeletal remains in Spain suggests conflicts took place about 5,000 years ago in neolithic period, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

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Oldest yet fossils of a plant-eating dinosaur found in Rajasthan

In a paper published recently in Scientific Reports, scientists from IIT Roorkee have characterised dinosaur fossils from the middle-Jurassic period, found in the Thar desert near the Jaisalmer Basin by the Geological Survey of India. They discovered that they had uncovered remains of a sauropod dinosaur, which is the same…

The Hindu

Study suggests adding zinc to farmland can prevent chronic undernutrition issue among kids in India

A new study has suggested a possible solution to one of key health issue in India of which a third of children, under five years of age, in the country suffer from. The study published in the journal Scientific Reports has suggested that fortifying soil with essential minerals like zinc-…

The Times of India

Unknown 'anatomically modern human lineage' discovered from 40,000-year-old hip bone

Fossil found in France is not quite modern human and not quite Neanderthal.

LiveScience

The 125 million year battle between a dinosaur and a badger-like beast

The fossilised remains of the dramatic moment frozen in time were discovered

The Independent UK

Engineers build a small home using disposable diapers in Indonesia

The average disposable diaper has a life cycle of at least 500 years.

Fortune

House made with recycled nappies solves two problems at once, researchers say

Researchers are taking on the challenges of waste and housing affordability, by substituting sand for used nappies in concrete mortar. They've even built a house with the product.

ABC News

New Study: Nuclear Power Is Humanity's Greenest Energy Option

Land-hungry biomass, wind, and solar power are set to occupy an area equivalent of the size of the European Union by 2050.

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The Hindu

Rising seas could flood olive ridley nesting sites by 2050: study

A study based on digital elevation models has found that even in a moderate climate-change scenario, olive ridley turtle nesting sites on India’s east coast could be completely flooded by rising sea levels by 2050.

My Imperfect Life

Where in the world are people most affectionate? A new study might inspire you to pack your bags

Which country's residents are most famous for hugging and kissing? You'd be surprised!

The Conversation

Are your cats fighting or playing? Scientists analysed cat videos to figure out the difference

Have you ever worried if the play between your cats was getting too rough? A new study published in Scientific Reports has investigated play and fighting in cats.

The Independent UK

Feeding pets dry food reduces their environmental impact – study

It is estimated that the population of pet cats and dogs is growing worldwide.

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Why is my dog lazy? New research explains the frustrating answer

New research spotlights the relationship between inactive owners and lack of dog exercise. Another study suggests there may be a connection between dog inactivity and canine brain health.

The Hindu

Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion

They caused crop damage, power outages: study

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fossil Discovery Solves Mystery of How Pandas Became Vegetarian

The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family. Fossils dating back about six million years found in southwest China's Yunnan province included a greatly enlarged wrist…

The Hindu

Quantum diamond microscope to image magnetic fields

Researchers tap fluorescence changes in special, diamond sensors to image time-varying fields

Zenger

Vanishing Act: Exploring The Case Of The Disappearing Moon

Cluster of volcanic eruptions nearly a millennium ago now thought the root cause of the moon not being visible.

Benzinga

How Long Does Marijuana Stay In Your System?

This article was originally published on Weedmaps and appears here with permission.

The Conversation

COVID-19 cases on campus could surge after spring break unless students take certain precautions

In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that breaking up spring break into small breaks instead of the traditional nine-day vacation can help reduce COVID-19 cases on campus by 2% to 37% when students return. To learn more, The Conversation reached out to Naveen K. Vaidya, a…

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