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Scientists employ drone to weigh, study, monitor world largest mammal

Scientists have developed a remote-controlled drone that could weigh wild whales while hovering above them. This new model can accurately calculate the body volume and mass of free-living whales by measuring the body length, width and height of the magnificent mammal using photographs obtained by drones. Previously, whales could only be weighed when they are […]

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Students with impressive emotional intelligence perform better at school

Study shows that children with above-average emotional intelligence perform better in school activities. A study on emotional intelligence According to a recent study published in the journal of Psychological Bulletin, emotional intelligence is an essential mental trait. Along with academic intelligence and well upbringing, mental excellence can lead to academic success. Students with a great […]

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COP25: Nations commit to fight global warming

The year 2020 will be crucial as nations around the world continue to submit their commitments to curb global warming ahead of the COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland. This consensus was reached at the COP25 climate change conference held in Madrid. The COP25 conference in the past weeks has was centered on climate change and […]

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Princeton survey: Well-dressed men are seen as more competent

Research published in Nature Human Behaviour by Princeton University revealed that stylish men are distinguished to be more competent. According to the study, people perceive an individual competence partly based on subtle economic cues emanating from the person’s clothing and dress sense. The research holds that these judgments are made subconsciously in a matter of milliseconds, […]

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Research misconduct sanctions for scientists with foreign ties proposed

A new report is recommending punishment for scientists who do not disclose their foreign ties. The move is a response to increased espionage from foreign governments looking to take advantage of the lax US research policies. A group of prominent scientists investigating the threat of foreign influence on US research enterprise released its report with […]

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Laurent Simons 9 yrs old genius quits Eindhoven in favor of a US-based institution

Nine-year-old child genius Laurent Simons has dropped out from the Eindhoven University of Technology, ending his chances of becoming the youngest graduate at age 10. Laurent was pulled out of his university following a dispute between his parents and the Dutch institution over his expected graduation date after it was postponed. The family has not […]