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A research team has discovered that cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, can be caused entirely by epigenetic changes, in other words, changes that contribute to how gene expression is regulated, and partly explain why, despite an identical genome, an individual develops very different cells (neurons, skin cells, etc.).

Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a new study.

A multidisciplinary research team has combined ancient DNA data with a clear archaeological, anthropological and historical context to reconstruct the social dynamics of Avar-period steppe descent populations that settled in Europe's Carpathian Basin in the 6th century.

A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for over 50 years has finally been solved. A team has discovered that a certain type of chemical reaction can explain why organic matter found in rivers and lakes is so resistant to degradation.

The mass production of conventional silicon chips relies on a successful business model with large 'semiconductor fabrication plants' or 'foundries'. New research by shows that this 'foundry' model can also be applied to the field of flexible, thin-film electronics.

Researchers have grown diamonds under conditions of 1 atmosphere pressure and at 1025 degrees Celsius using a liquid metal alloy composed of gallium, iron, nickel, and silicon, thus breaking the existing paradigm. The discovery of this new growth method opens many possibilities for further basic science studies and for scaling up the growth of diamonds in new ways.

While ESA's satellite INTEGRAL was observing the sky, it spotted a burst of gamma-rays -- high-energy photons -- coming from the nearby galaxy M82. Only a few hours later, ESA's XMM-Newton X-ray space telescope searched for an afterglow from the explosion but found none. An international team realized that the burst must have been an extra-galactic flare from a magnetar, a young neutron star with an exceptionally strong magnetic field.

Researchers have found a way to super-charge the 'engine' of sustainable fuel generation -- by giving the materials a little twist. The researchers are developing low-cost light-harvesting semiconductors that power devices for converting water into clean hydrogen fuel, using just the power of the sun. These semiconducting materials, known as copper oxides, are cheap, abundant and non-toxic, but their performance does not come close to silicon, which dominates the semiconductor market.

Study identifies key pathways underlying perianal fistula, a disease complication that is more prevalent and severe in African American populations.

Researchers explain the genomic and developmental basis of the patagium, the thin skin membrane that allows some mammalian species to soar through the air.

In a significant development in the field of superconductivity, researchers have successfully achieved robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system. This breakthrough offers a promising pathway to achieving superconductivity in the quantum Hall regime, a longstanding challenge in condensed matter physics.

Scientists report a new method that achieves for the first time valley polarization in centrosymmetric bulk materials in a non-material-specific way. This 'universal technique' may have major applications linked to the control and analysis of different properties for 2D and 3D materials, which can in turn enable the advancement of cutting-edge fields such us information processing and quantum computing.

The Uttarakhand Board of School Education is expected to announce the results for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams on April 30, 2024, although there's no official confirmation yet. According to media reports, the results are anticipated to be released between 11:00 AM and 12:00 noon. Students can check their scores on the official website at uaresults.nic.in. The Class 10 exams were held from March 17 to April 06, while the Class 12 exams were conducted from March 16 to April 06, 2023.

Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) recently conducted the Higher Secondary (12th) examinations, with over 2,80,000 students participating across 876 centers in Assam state. The much-awaited Assam HS Final Result 2024 is anticipated by April 30th. Students can access their results through various official websites. The AHSEC aims to uphold transparency and efficiency in result delivery, reflecting the dedication of examinees. Stay tuned for updates on the release date of the Assam HS Final Result 2024.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session II Exam 2024 on April 25. Candidates who appeared for the April session can now access their scorecards on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Prior to the result declaration, NTA had released the final answer key on April 22, which candidates were able to retrieve from the same website. After the result announcement, NTA will provide detailed data on gender and category-wise distribution of candidates, category-wise cutoff, top percentiles, state-wise toppers, and more.

The Lok Sabha Elections for Madhya Pradesh's key constituencies, including Tikamgarh, Damoh, Khajuraho, Satna, Rewa, Hoshangabad, and Betul, are scheduled for April 26, 2024. The elections are part of India's nationwide seven-phase electoral process, with Phase 2 covering various regions. To ensure smooth polling, schools and colleges in these constituencies will remain closed on election day. This measure aims to facilitate voter turnout and minimize disruptions in the electoral process.

The recently released Class 12th results from Madhya Pradesh reveal a pass percentage of 64.49%, with girls surpassing boys in regular candidate performance. Self-study candidates achieved a 22.46% pass rate. A total of 735,556 candidates participated in the exams, comprising 624,140 regular candidates and 111,416 self-study candidates. Among these, 402,489 candidates successfully cleared the exams, marking a significant achievement in their educational journey.

Students will be given a suite of certifications and badges from Microsoft through the program. 

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) recently released the results for the 2024 High School (10th) and Senior Secondary (12th) exams, following exams conducted in February and March. With over 16 lakh students participating, the minimum passing requirement of 33% in both theory and practical components was eagerly awaited. Notably, there exists a historical gender gap in pass rates, with females typically outperforming males.

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the results for the Class 10th and 12th examinations conducted earlier this year. For the Class 12th Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination, the pass percentage for regular candidates is 64.49%, while for self-study candidates, it stands at 22.46%. Similarly, in the Class 10th High School Certificate Examination, the pass percentage for regular candidates is 58.10% and for self-study candidates, it is 13.26%.