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Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape
5 days, 17 hours ago

Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 19, 2024 19:17 IST - 5 MINS READ Warning: This text contains descriptions of sexual violence. However, studies show that rapists have some common characteristics: a lack of empathy narcissism feelings of hostility towards women Toxic masculinity Sherry Hamby, a research professor of psychology at the University of the South in the US State of Tennessee, told …

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches eastern India’s first 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory
2 weeks, 6 days ago

AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches eastern India’s first 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar has established a state-of-the-art 4D spine and gait analysis laboratory, the first-of-its-kind facility in eastern India. “This lab will enable AIIMS Bhubaneswar to deliver high-quality, personalized rehabilitation services to a wide range of patients, including those with locomotor disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and sports injuries,” he stated. Equipped with advanced technology, the 4D spine and gait analysis lab will …

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Study of PM2.5 from 1998 to 2022 recommends 15 zones across country to better handle pollution
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Study of PM2.5 from 1998 to 2022 recommends 15 zones across country to better handle pollution

Hindustan Times  

Categorising India into 15 distinct geographical zones or “airsheds,” each with its own unique climate and pollution sources, can significantly enhance the precision of efforts to combat air pollution particularly in sensitive areas such as the “Trans Gangetic Plains” which has Delhi at its centre, according to a new study. The peer-reviewed study “Designating Airsheds in India for Urban and …

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The US under Trump must not repeat its profiling of Chinese scientists
4 weeks ago

The US under Trump must not repeat its profiling of Chinese scientists

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is stoking fears that he could reinstate a failed scheme launched during his first term that aimed to crack down on Chinese espionage, but ended up becoming more of a witch-hunt. The China Initiative, launched in 2018, was an extensive national security effort intended to prevent intellectual property theft and the transfer of …

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Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley
1 month ago

Groundwater pumping is causing land to sink at record rate in San Joaquin Valley

LA Times  

For decades, a costly problem has been worsening beneath California’s San Joaquin Valley: the land has been sinking, driven by the chronic overpumping of groundwater. The study by Stanford University researchers is the first to quantify the full extent of land subsidence in the San Joaquin Valley, one of the world’s major farming regions, during the last two decades. In …

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Number fixation: Trying to quantify everything could lead us astray
1 month, 1 week ago

Number fixation: Trying to quantify everything could lead us astray

Live Mint  

The usual rule of thumb is that stories sell, data doesn’t. A paper published in PNAS shows that numbers are so compelling that when making a decision, people will put more weight on relatively trivial attributes if they’re expressed numerically, factoring them in above more relevant information expressed in qualitative form. “I think it helps explain why there’s such a …

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Curvy women are more attractive: Study says curves define attractiveness rather than the waist-to-hip ratio
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curvy women are more attractive: Study says curves define attractiveness rather than the waist-to-hip ratio

Hindustan Times  

Female body attractiveness is a contentious topic with different perspectives. Traditionally, for female beauty, the golden ratio is applied for symmetrical facial aesthetics, while for body attractiveness, the waist-to-hip ratio, which is a measure of the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips, is employed. However, a study published in Scientific Reports revealed that the curves …

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'Way more dangerous' Trump hammered by editor behind 'powerful' Harris endorsement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Way more dangerous' Trump hammered by editor behind 'powerful' Harris endorsement

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Friday morning, the editor-in-chief of the The Economist explained why the venerable institution couldn't bring itself to back Donald Trump and instead cast its lot with Vice President Kamala Harris with an endorsement that caught political observers by surprise. Speaking with the panel, Zanny Minton Beddoes summed up the Economist's position on Trump by …

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Review: David Gilmour shines on at the end of a beautifully haunting three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Review: David Gilmour shines on at the end of a beautifully haunting three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl

LA Times  

With a musical and cultural legacy so vast it’s nearly impossible to quantify, singer/guitarist David Gilmour could easily rest on his impressive laurels. The evening began with two songs from the new album, including the spare, meditative title track, before launching into “Dark Side of the Moon” classics and “Fat Old Sun” from 1970’s “Atom Heart Mother, “ a timeless …

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Who should get paid for nature's sequenced genes?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who should get paid for nature's sequenced genes?

Raw Story  

Much of the vanilla that flavors our ice cream today is artificial, derived from the genetic signature of a plant that hundreds of years ago was known only to an Indigenous Mexican tribe. The plant's sequenced genomic information, available on public databases, was used as the basis for a synthetic flavoring that today competes with vanilla grown in several countries, …

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Researchers Discover Structural Defects in Amorphous Solids That Control Their Deformation
2 months ago

Researchers Discover Structural Defects in Amorphous Solids That Control Their Deformation

Hindustan Times  

Researchers have discovered that the macroscopic deformation of amorphous solids is controlled by structural defects within the material. Using advanced microscopy techniques, they observed the motion of nearly 100,000 colloidal particles in three dimensions over time, leading to the identification of structural defects. The findings address a long-standing question in materials’ science and condensed matter physics, and have significant implications …

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Through the looking glass - ABC listen
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Through the looking glass - ABC listen

ABC  

As Alicia Bridges investigates the beginnings of an epic deception, she finds it spans across continents. Investigative strategies involving serious and organised crime whether covert or overt, are subject to significant planning and risk assessment processes. Victoria Police applies internal operating procedures to covert investigations, which include strict parameters and risk assessment processes including consideration of human rights. Victoria Police …

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When threats of violence at school flare up, parents in America face ‘an impossible situation’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

When threats of violence at school flare up, parents in America face ‘an impossible situation’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: CNN granted anonymity to sources in this story at their request to protect them, their families and their children’s schools from further threats. Similarly, in the first three weeks of this academic year, 282 bogus written threats to kill or shoot up a school were recorded in Florida’s Volusia County, said its sheriff, who issued a warning to …

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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
3 months, 1 week ago

California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough criminal penalties targeting large-scale stealing schemes and smash-and-grab robberies that have fueled voter frustration across the state. “We can be tough on crime while also being smart on crime — we don’t need to go back to broken policies of the last century.” The decision to …

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California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies
3 months, 1 week ago

California governor signs a bill bringing back harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday bringing back tough …

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Are people more afraid of illness these days?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Are people more afraid of illness these days?

Salon  

When COVID-19 began to spread around the world, municipalities did all they could to stop the spread of the deadly virus, shutting down businesses, cancelling events, and telling everyone to stay home except for necessities. Related Mpox outbreak shines light on global health disparities “There was a surge in respiratory viruses in children, with RSV and influenza, as well as …

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Do you remember your favourite beer or glass of wine...? I do
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Do you remember your favourite beer or glass of wine...? I do

The Independent  

As the sun sets on your summer, what are the memories that linger? Hopefully, though, there are some memories of your favourite wine, beer or cocktails; enjoyed in beautiful places – even if it was just the local park or a friend’s back garden. Every time I drink rosé, for example, I take a brief moment to think of an …

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Vance once endorsed conservative family agenda from Project 2025 authors
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vance once endorsed conservative family agenda from Project 2025 authors

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JD Vance, the right-wing Ohio Senator and Donald Trump’s running …

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High fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in children, US government report says
4 months ago

High fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ in children, US government report says

Hindustan Times  

A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. While the report was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoride in drinking water alone, it is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride. The report …

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US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
4 months ago

US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. While the report was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoride in drinking water alone, it is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of …

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New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting
4 months, 1 week ago

New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While shoplifting has been a growing problem, large-scale, smash-and-grab …

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New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting
4 months, 1 week ago

New California laws aim to reduce smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts and shoplifting

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. The move comes as Democratic leadership works to prove that they’re tough enough on crime while trying to convince voters reject a ballot measure that would bring even harsher sentences for repeat offenders of shoplifting and drug charges. “We know that retail theft has consequences, big and small, physical and financial,” state Sen. Nancy Skinner, …

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Deep sea mining: Why Google and Greenpeace are campaigning for a ban
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Deep sea mining: Why Google and Greenpeace are campaigning for a ban

The Independent  

The deep sea includes all water below 200m, which is an area covering approximately 60 per cent of our planet. In a climate and nature emergency, when the health of our oceans is at the brink and we are already seeing widespread and fundamental changes happening in the ocean, there is absolutely no place for opening up to deep sea …

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Want to live a long life? Start prioritising your friends
5 months ago

Want to live a long life? Start prioritising your friends

BBC  

Want to live a long life? Start prioritising your friends Getty Images Healthy relationships ensure longevity Your social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine. The research continued, however, and by 1979, two of Breslow's colleagues – Lisa Berkman and S Leonard Syme – had discovered an eighth factor that influenced people's longevity: social connection. Overall, …

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