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Gifted men exhibit lower levels of conservatism compared to their average-intelligence counterparts, finds study

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:19:37 +0530

Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science, and politics. To date, it has not been definitively established whether a high intelligence quotient correlates with specific political orientations. However, recent research reveals a significant gender-specific distinction: Intellectually gifted men tend to be less conservative than men of average intellectual ability. The study, authored by Maximilian Krolo and Jörn Sparfeldt, is published in the journal Intelligence.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-gifted-men-conservatism-average-intelligence.html

The beloved emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now officially endangered. Here's what can be done

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:19:24 +0530

In 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island, Antarctica. This was among the many milestones of Scott's famous Discovery expedition: the first breeding colony of emperor penguins.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-beloved-emperor-penguin-antarctic-fur.html

How debate about gender identity could undermine global efforts to protect victims of violence

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:19:32 +0530

Aided by the Trump administration, debate over gender identity has gone from being a touchstone of domestic culture wars to infiltrating the work of international groups—including those designed to protect vulnerable communities.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-debate-gender-identity-undermine-global.html

First Proba-3 science: Surprisingly speedy solar wind found in inner corona

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:19:29 +0530

Since July 2025, the European Space Agency's pair of Proba-3 satellites has already created 57 artificial solar eclipses. So far, the mission has collected more than 250 hours of high-resolution videos of the sun's atmosphere, called the corona. That's the same amount of observing time as about 5,000 total solar eclipse campaigns carried out on Earth.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-proba-science-speedy-solar-corona.html

ISL Points Table: Check Standings After Mohun Bagan's Comeback Win Over Punjab FC

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:43:42 +0530

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's stoppage-time win over Punjab FC tightens the ISL title race, with the Mariners now just one point behind leaders Mumbai City FC as the league enters its decisive phase.

source https://www.ndtvprofit.com/sports/club-football-indian-super-league-isl-points-table-standings-mohun-bagan-mumbai-city-east-bengal-jamshedpur-bengaluru-fc-matches-11347984

Extinct ice age giants in Bender's Cave challenge existing climate records for the Edwards Plateau

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:19:27 +0530

A recent study by Dr. John Moretti of the University of Texas and local caver John Young uncovered the remains of Ice Age megafauna, revealing an entirely new ecosystem that once thrived on the Edwards Plateau. Among the finds were a genus of giant tortoise (Hesperotestudo) and a large armadillo-like pampathere (Holmesina septentrionalis). The work is published in the journal Quaternary Research.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-extinct-ice-age-giants-bender.html

Thief Steals Rs 20 Crore Faberge Egg, Trades Them For Drugs In London

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:43:26 +0530

A thief who snatched a handbag outside a central London pub in November 2024 unknowingly made off with a Faberge egg and gold watch worth 2 million pounds (Rs 21.4 crore).

source https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/thief-steals-rs-20-crore-faberge-egg-trades-them-for-drugs-in-london-11344435

A nanoscale robotic cleaner can hunt, capture and remove bacteria

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:19:19 +0530

Tiny robots—around 50 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair—open up fascinating possibilities: they enable the controlled manipulation of objects far too small for human hands. This brings us closer to a long-standing dream—the direct interaction with the microscopic world.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-nanoscale-robotic-cleaner-capture-bacteria.html

Scientists identify kinesin-2 motor assemblies that selectively transport proteins to specific regions within neurons

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:19:14 +0530

Intracellular transport is a vital process that allows cells to move proteins and other molecules to specific locations. This process is especially important in neurons, which have highly polarized structures with long extensions such as axons and dendrites. For neurons to function properly, proteins must be transported accurately to specific regions, such as the axon initial segment (AIS), a specialized site for initiating electrical signals.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-scientists-kinesin-motor-proteins-specific.html

Oxygen sensing helps explain why amphibians regenerate limbs but mammals cannot

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:19:29 +0530

Some animals can regrow lost body parts. Salamanders and frog tadpoles can rebuild entire limbs after amputation. Mammals cannot. For decades, biologists have tried to understand why. Now a team led by Can Aztekin at EPFL (now at the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society) has discovered that oxygen plays a crucial role in limb regeneration. By comparing amputated limbs from frog tadpoles and embryonic mice, the researchers found that the way cells sense oxygen determines whether regeneration can even begin. The study is published in Science.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-oxygen-amphibians-regenerate-limbs-mammals.html

"No BJP Factor": Shashi Tharoor To NDTV As Kerala Goes To Polls

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:43:38 +0530

Having travelled extensively during the campaign, Shashi Tharoor said the momentum on the ground points clearly towards a change in government.

source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-bjp-factor-shashi-tharoor-to-ndtv-as-kerala-goes-to-polls-11333802

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:38:42 +0530

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj401ll8j5zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Chills': Artemis astronauts say lunar flyby still washing over them

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 17:19:40 +0530

They took thousands of photographs and documented copious observations on their voyage around the moon, but as they sped closer to home the Artemis astronauts said Wednesday they have barely started processing the extraordinary experience they shared.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-chills-artemis-astronauts-lunar-flyby.html

Sinking land drives coastal flood risk on densely populated Java Island

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:19:20 +0530

A new study published in Science Advances reveals that sinking land—not just rising oceans alone—will be the main cause of future coastal flooding along Indonesia's densely populated Java Island, putting millions at risk sooner than expected.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-coastal-densely-populated-java-island.html

Bird flu spread could be impacted by where waterfowl like to live

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:19:01 +0530

The movement patterns of waterfowl, including ducks, swans and geese, may affect the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in bird populations, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The findings are published in the journal Ecology Letters.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-bird-flu-impacted-waterfowl.html

Three Himalayan predators coexist by partitioning prey, reducing direct competition

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:19:40 +0530

Snow leopards, leopards, and Himalayan wolves all share similar stomping grounds in Nepal's Lapchi Valley in the Himalayas. A recent study, published in PLOS One, has taken a closer look at how these apex predators have found a way to coexist, despite limited resources.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-himalayan-predators-coexist-partitioning-prey.html

A Chinese Man Lost His Family In 1990s, He's Been Riding Ever Since

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:43:05 +0530

A 90-year-old Chinese man has spent decades cycling across the country after losing his family, choosing life on the road as a way to cope with grief and find peace.

source https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/after-losing-entire-family-in-1990s-chinese-man-cycles-for-decades-seeking-solace-11315194

Does AI mean more university students are plagiarizing their work?

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:19:09 +0530

People using other people's ideas, words and creations without acknowledgment is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ai-university-students-plagiarizing.html

'Newcomer Of 550 Films': Anupam Kher's Post With Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal Goes Viral

noreply@blogger.com (LiveStream) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:43:12 +0530

Anupam Kher took to his Instagram to share a picture of himself along with Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal at the event. As he stood between Ranveer and Vicky, Anupam Kher felt like a newcomer and...

source https://www.ndtvprofit.com/lifestyle/newcomer-of-550-films-anupam-khers-post-with-ranveer-singh-vicky-kaushal-goes-viral-11311463

A simple ECG test could flag racehorses at risk of exercise arrhythmias

noreply@blogger.com (System Engineer) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:19:26 +0530

A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey. The screening method analyzes short, routine electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings that could be used to help prevent cardiac events in otherwise healthy horses, where no obvious signs of arrhythmia have been detected.

source https://phys.org/news/2026-03-simple-ecg-flag-racehorses-arrhythmias.html