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New study shows ovaries age in a different way from testes

Washington, June 3: A new study in mice has not only shown that reproductive organs age in a different way to other body tissues but also that ovaries age in a different way from testes – findings

Forensic scientists make major breakthrough in identifying fingerprints on metal

Washington, June 3 : Research by forensic scientists in the UK has revealed new techniques for identifying for identifying fingerprints on metal, a major breakthrough in crime detection, which could lead to hundreds of cold cases being reopened.

Forensic scientists at the University of Leicester, working with Northamptonshire Police, revealed the new techniques.

The University’s Forensic Research Centre has been working with Northamptonshire Police’s scientific support unit to develop new ways of taking fingerprints from a crime scene.

Iran's supreme leader rejects nuclear weapons allegations

Tehran  - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that the country's nuclear work would continue but he rejected allegations that Iran is pursuing a secret nuclear weapons program

Storms, lightning cause damage in Netherlands

Amsterdam  - Heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightning caused moderate damage in the Netherlands overnight, particularly in the southern provinces of Limburg and Zeeland, officials said Tues

Scientists rule out gravitational waves as reason behind “pulsar braking”

Washington, June 3: Scientists have ruled out gravitational waves as the reason behind the slowing down of a mysterious spinning neutron star known as the Crab Pulsar, a phenomenon known as “pulsar

NASA probe digs up possible water ice on Mars

London, June 3: NASA’s Phoenix Mars lander, which touched down on the surface of the Red Planet on May 26, has returned back images of Martian soil that might possibly contain water ice.

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