Explained
How ultrasound could become a new weapon against oral cancer
When exposed to ultrasound-driven mechanical stimulation, oral cancer cells underwent selective cell death, while healthy oral epithelial cells remained unharmed, they found.
WORLD
30 years after Dolly: What cloning can - and can't - do today
Today, cloning is not a technology that can simply “copy and paste” living things. Instead, it has become one biotechnology tool among many.
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WORLD
Trump, Iran and NATO: How a summit on defence turned into a West Asia crisis
The strikes were retaliation after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and underscored the fragility of an interim deal to end months of fighting between the two countries.
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WORLD
Who was Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving supreme leader? | Explained
Khamenei was at the helm of the Islamic Republic for nearly four decades.
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INDIA
WhatsApp's username feature: Why India is raising red flags? | Explained
The username feature is intended to let users connect without revealing their phone numbers, offering an additional layer of privacy and protection.
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LIFESTYLE
Hypospadias explained: How pollution, hormone-disrupting chemicals may affect unborn babies
Globally, hypospadias affects roughly one in every 150-200 male births. Based on India's annual birth rate, specialists estimate that close to one lakh boys may be born with the condition every year.
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FOOD & TRAVEL
All the necessary documents for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra | Explained
The Yatra is one of the most difficult pilgrimages in the world as the journey involves traversing extremely difficult terrains amid unpredictable weather conditions.
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INDIA
What establishes citizenship in India? | Explained
As of now, there is no single card -- Aadhaar, Voter card or Passport -- that acts as a definitive legal citizenship certificate in India.
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INDIA
Ayodhya fund embezzlement: How India’s Ram temple came under scrutiny? | Explained
Ram Lalla's crown and necklace had also gone missing.
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