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Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. Now, new research provides intricate details showing that vertebrae anatomy might support the mechanics of extreme body bending in thresher sharks, enabling these expert hunters to weaponize their tails. Using micro-CT scanning similar to CAT scans in humans, and two-dimensional shape analysis, results of the study suggest vertebral anatomy and mineralized microstructure meet the demands required for fast swimming and tail-whipping behavior seen in these species.

Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New research indicates that splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and resistance exercise reduces cardiovascular disease risks as much as aerobic-only regimens.

People may form inaccurate impressions about us from our social media posts, finds new research that is the first to examine perceptions of our personalities based on online posts.

Fake plants are moving into the 21st century! Researchers developed literal 'power plants' -- tiny, leaf-shaped generators that create electricity from a blowing breeze or falling raindrops. The team tested the energy harvesters by incorporating them into artificial plants.

Researchers conducted a study in which experienced basketball players performed upper or lower body resistance training prior to performing shooting drills. The study found lifting before practice only affected some types of shots after upper body training, and even then, the discrepancies disappeared 30 minutes after the exercises were done. The results show lifting before practice doesn't hinder performance, as is often speculated, and can help coaches, trainers and players maximize their time and performance, researchers argue.

Scientists have shown that people are able to tell apart morning from evening depictions in paintings using simple and subtle color clues in the image.

A combination of cognitive and behavioral strategies, ideally delivered in person by a therapist, maximizes the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to new research. CBT-I is a form of talk therapy, which can be delivered in person or through self-help guides. By analyzing 241 studies, involving over 30,000 adults, researchers identified the most beneficial components of CBT-I.

New algorithms close the gap in deepfake detectors' accuracy across races and genders.

A 10-month mission demonstrated three elements of the plan to beam solar power from space to Earth.

Scientists have made an insight into superlubricity, where surfaces experience extremely low levels of friction. This could benefit future technologies by reducing energy lost to friction by moving parts.

Scientists have successfully demonstrated new technologies that can obtain preserved tissue and high-resolution 3D images within minutes of encountering some of the most fragile animals in the deep ocean.

Researchers have linked the travels of a 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth with the oldest known human settlements in Alaska, providing clues about the relationship between the iconic species and some of the earliest people to travel across the Bering Land Bridge. Isotopic data, along with DNA from other mammoths at the site and archaeological evidence, indicates that early Alaskans likely structured their settlements to overlap with areas where mammoths congregated. Those findings, highlighted in the new issue of the journal Science Advances, provide evidence that mammoths and early hunter-gatherers shared habitat in the region. The long-term predictable presence of woolly mammoths would have attracted humans to the area.

Having more women in agriculture is associated with greater community well-being, according to researchers. Their work suggests that women farmers approach their operations in ways that positively impact their communities.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the Class 12 board exam schedule for 2024. The exams will begin on February 12, 2024 and end on April 3, 2024. The Mathematics paper is scheduled for February 20, 2024 and has a reputation for being challenging.

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is set to announce the MP Police Constable Result 2023, following an exam conducted from August 12 to September 18, 2023, across 13 districts. The board aims to fill 7411 constable positions. Successful candidates will proceed to the PET/PST exam. To check the results, visit esb.mp.gov.in and follow the provided steps. FAQs address result announcement, download procedure, exam duration, and the subsequent PET/PST phase.

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the final results of the APSC CCE 2022. The results reveal that 86 candidates qualified for the Assam Civil Service (Jr. Grade), 65 for the Assam Police Service (Jr. Grade), and 415 for the Assistant Accounts Officer (Assam Accounts Service). To check the results, visit the official website apsc.nic.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has announced the GSET Result 2023 for the Gujarat State Eligibility Test on January 17, 2024. The exam for Assistant Professor positions took place on November 26, and the final answer key is now available on gujaratset.ac.in. Candidates can follow specified steps on the official website to check and download their scorecards.

Government teaching positions at various levels, such as Primary (PRT), Upper Primary (TGT), and Secondary (PGT), require specific qualifications like B.Ed. and may involve additional tests. Upcoming 2024 teacher recruitments include JSSC, DSSSB, KVS, NVS, Sainik School Society, Assam DEEO/DSE, and SSB Odisha, offering various vacancies with eligibility criteria and selection processes.

Candidates awaiting the UGC NET Result 2023 have taken to social media, expressing frustration towards NTA for the delayed release. Some users have criticized NTA for the delay, while others have humorously expressed their impatience. The results, anticipated to be published today, have been eagerly awaited by candidates.

The State Bank of India will conduct the SBI Circle Based Officer recruitment exam 2023 on January 21, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam pattern includes sections like English Language, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness/Economy, and Computer Aptitude.