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Researchers create first-ever genetic animal model of autism

Washington, Dec 9: US researchers have created what might be an accurate model of autism not associated with a broader neuropsychiatric syndrome, which includes conditions like - Fragile X, the mos

Laser system may pave the way for cleaner diesel engines

Washington, December 9: Dutch researcher Bas Bougie has developed a laser-based system to measure soot formation in diesel engines.

New plan to increase ocean's natural ability to suck up CO2

Washington, December 9: Scientists have evolved a new idea to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — building water treatment plants that would enhance the ocean's natural abilit

Media coverage ignoring hearing loss risk from noisy electronic toys: Report

Washington, December 9: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is concerned that the media has failed to give the requisite coverage to the risk of hearing damage from noisy toys o

Penguins can dive underwater for over 20 minutes on a single breath

Washington, Dec 9: A new study has suggested that Emperor penguins, the largest of all penguin species, manage to dive underwater for more than 20 minutes on a single breath because of a supercharg

Parents prefer teachers who make their children happy

Washington, Dec 09: A study conducted at the University of Michigan has revealed that, parents prefer having teachers who are more focused on making their children happy rather than those who lay e

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