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Skull called oldest-known tsunami victim found in Papua New Guinea
Scientists say sediments in which bone found bear hallmarks of the giant wave. Skull fragment from coastal site dates back to 6,000 years ago.
Scientists working toward reversible kind of gene editing
Researchers are using CRISPR to develop malaria-resistant mosquitoes and to develop treatments that one day may help genetic diseases.
Daydreaming may indicate smartness, creativity
The findings open the door for follow-up research to further understand when mind wandering is harmful, and when it may actually be helpful.
Kaspersky Lab has nothing to hide, to open software for review
US administration last month barred government agencies from using Kaspersky Lab anti-virus products.
New NASA Study Improves Search for Habitable Worlds
The new work will help astronomers allocate scarce observing time to the most promising candidates for habitability.
Scientists finally discover last unknown structure of HIV virus
Researchers claim if this part of viral cell’s assembly is stopped, the HIV virus will not be able to replicate.
Antarctic penguin chicks face mass die-off alarm researchers
Sea ice extent in the polar regions varies each year, but climate change has made the fluctuation more extreme.
Arthritis prevalence rising among Indians: Analysis
The data is based on more than 6.4 million samples received for Arthritis (bone health) testing over the last 3.5 years since January 2014.
Third of smartphone notifications worsen our mood: study
Out of more than half a million notifications, the researchers found that 32 per cent resulted in negative emotions.
Chemical found around star deals blow to search for aliens
Such chemistry is an important step toward the origins of life.