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Aliens may be more like us than we think: study
Scientists from the University of Oxford in the UK show that aliens are potentially shaped by the same processes that shaped humans.
01 Nov 2017 3:42 PM
Fear of spiders, snakes deeply embedded in us: study
Fear of snakes and spiders is of evolutionary origin. Mechanisms in our brains enable us to identify them and we react to them quickly.
24 Oct 2017 2:10 PM
'Selfish brain' wins over muscle power: study
A well-fuelled brain may have offered us better survival odds than well-fuelled muscles when facing an environmental challenge.
24 Oct 2017 1:42 PM
'Selfish brains' take priority while competing with muscle power
'Selfish brain' hypothesis: the brain has evolved to prioritize its own energy needs over those of peripheral organs.
23 Oct 2017 3:03 PM
Science says maybe we do not need grand parents after all!
Evolutionary purpose of grandparents is again shrouded in mystery as researchers find children fare just as well without them.
10 Oct 2017 11:11 AM
Meteorites splashing into warm ponds sparked life on Earth
Between 3.7 and 4.5 billion years ago, the Earth was being bombarded by meteors, at a rate about eight to 11 times higher than today.
03 Oct 2017 1:24 PM
Sense of touch is enhanced by 'sexy' music says study
Researchers say that music’s relation to touch may have played a key role in the evolution of species.
11 Sep 2017 12:27 PM
Researchers find evidence natural selection ‘weeding out' a range of diseases
Here is what a new study's findings suggest.
07 Sep 2017 4:35 PM
Study sheds new light on dog domestication
Experts say pet dogs trace their roots to single group of wolves that crossed path of humans 40,000 years ago.
19 Jul 2017 12:36 PM
Now, a new species of parrot!
Evolved roughly a million years ago, they have distinctive shape and plumage and squawk.
28 Jun 2017 10:14 AM
Dip in oxygen levels delayed evolution by 2 million years
The 'Great Oxidation Event' introduced oxygen into the atmosphere around 2.4 billion years ago.
05 Feb 2017 1:46 PM
DNA affects mate selection for intelligence
Among the highest ranking qualities people look for in a potential partner are intelligence and educational attainment.
25 Nov 2016 3:10 PM
Mammals use their teeth to seduce mate: study
This reshapes our understanding of our deep evolutionary root, particularly that of the canine which likely originated as a display organ.
12 Nov 2016 12:24 PM
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India's National Human Rights Commission faces accreditation issues over concerns of independence and effectiveness
With just two weeks left before results, the BJP and Congress vie for dominance in a contentious 2024 Lok Sabha election.
On May 25, voting with hope for an India that values its rich tapestry of languages, religions, and cultures against rising homogeneity
ICMR's dietary guidelines highlight the urgent need for balanced nutrition in India