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ORIGIN OF ASIAN HORNED FROGS STUDIED

ORIGIN OF ASIAN HORNED FROGS STUDIED

Asian Horned Frogs comprise about half of the Megophryidae, the ancient family of frogs which have characteristic horn-like projections over their eyes. Their evolutionary history is not known because

Astronomers Analyze the Connection between Each Star

Astronomers Analyze the Connection between Each Star

A team of astronomers are borrowing principles applied in biology and archaeology to build a family tree of the stars in the galaxy. As per the scientists, there is a chemical signature found in the s

Magnetism Discovered in Three Layers of Graphene

Magnetism Discovered in Three Layers of Graphene

A recent study observes the wave nature of electrons in graphene (one atom thick graphite) at a very low temperature of -272⁰C. Magnetism of electrons has been discovered in three layers of graphene.

A Home Away From Home?

A Home Away From Home?

NASA has announced the discovery of seven exo-planets orbiting a star less than 40 light years from Earth. The most striking part of this discovery is that these exo-planets, about the size of Earth,

BUILT-IN PAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MICE

BUILT-IN PAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MICE

Neurons that detect itch in the skin can detect itch alone, and not pain. But, while sending signals, the same set of neurons (called GRB neurons) sends both itch and mild pain sensations to your brai

Effects of Ice Age Extinction on Ecosystem

Effects of Ice Age Extinction on Ecosystem

A recent research studied the effects of extinction of Ice Age mammals on the ecosystem. Ninety-four large mammal species that existed in the last 50,000 years in North America were studied. These inc

Highly Stretchable Touchpad Created By Scientists

Highly Stretchable Touchpad Created By Scientists

Scientists have given a new shape to the gaming system. Now gaming can be enjoyed with the help of a stretchable device. As per the scientists this device can be wore on the wrist like a wrist band. T

Nickel Causing Inequality Among Planets

Nickel Causing Inequality Among Planets

Lab experiments show that planets do not have identical cores because of how nickel reacts with iron in the core. Work by Elardo and Shahar of Carnegie Institution of Science, US studied this reaction

New Underwater Cameras for Wild Dolphins

 New Underwater Cameras for Wild Dolphins

A team of researchers from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and the University of Alaska Southeast have studied the underwater life. The experts have tested custom-made non-invasive c

Communication a Bridge between Children and Careers

Communication a Bridge between Children and Careers

As per a new study, parents who communicate with their children about the importance of science and math can build their career interest in the field. Scientists conducted a study based on students i

Honey Bees Know Which Nutrients the Colony Needs

Honey Bees Know Which Nutrients the Colony Needs

A team of scientists from the Tufts University did a study on honey bees to provide potential useful insight in support of increased health of the bees’ population. While shedding the light on l

MECHANICAL TENSION REGULATES EPITHELIAL CELL DIVISION AND DEATH

MECHANICAL TENSION REGULATES EPITHELIAL CELL DIVISION AND DEATH

Scientists published the mechanism behind the maintenance of constant cell numbers of epithelial cells, in the journal Nature. Epithelial cells are those in the skin, and the skin-like linings which

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