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The remains of the city were forgotten for almost 1,000 years until their rediscovery in the early 20th century (Photo: AFP)

Ancient Arab city in Spain becomes UNESCO heritage site

The city was built as a symbol of power to rival the caliphate of Baghdad, but lasted less than a century before it was...

1 July 2018 9:09 PM IST

Skirts at Woodhey High School, in Bury, were deemed undignified and embarrassing for staff and visitors (Photo: AFP)

Schools in Britain doing away with skirts as uniforms become gender...

Copleston High School, in Ipswich, has placed skirts on a list of unacceptable items alongside skinny jeans and facial...

1 July 2018 8:10 PM IST

Seven species of this peace-loving creature had abandoned Delhi after pollution levels in the region began to increase (Photo: Pixabay)

Rare species of owls spotted in Delhi after seven decades

The campaign to ensure the return of owls to Delhi began after the dusky-eagle owl was first sighted in the sanctuary in...

1 July 2018 5:35 PM IST

The study suggests some forests will lose their capacity to buffer climate extremes as water becomes limited at many sites (Photo: AFP)

Forests may lose ability to tackle climate change due to global...

Forest canopies produce microclimates that are less variable and more stable than similar settings without forest cover.

1 July 2018 5:12 PM IST

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Computational methods may help to track spread of cancer

This technique yielded a clearer picture of cancer migration histories.

1 July 2018 4:04 PM IST

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Higher rifampin can be more effective to fight TB

High enough dose of daily rifampin may reduce the period of the treatment.

1 July 2018 2:31 PM IST

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Men, women pose different factors for developing brain cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

1 July 2018 1:23 PM IST

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Genetic interactions responsible for neuro disorders

The researchers turned to fruit flies to try to identify how the deletion on chromosome 16 was causing these symptoms.

1 July 2018 1:09 PM IST

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Silk reeling, spinning unit launched in Manipur to promote sericulture

The silk produced in Manipur is known for its quality

1 July 2018 12:41 PM IST

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Enzyme plays key role in drug design for breast cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

1 July 2018 11:44 AM IST

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Undiagnosed celiac disease tied to miscarriages and stillbirths

People with celiac disease are advised to go on a gluten-free diet.

1 July 2018 10:18 AM IST

Google dedicates doodle to philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. (Photo: Google Doodle)

Google dedicates doodle to philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

He refined the binary number system, which is the foundation of virtually all digital computers.

1 July 2018 10:11 AM IST