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Martian moons not 'captives' of Red Planet, say studies

Due to their small size and irregular shape, Phobos and Deimos strongly resembled asteroids but no one understood how Mars could have "captured" them and made them into satellites with almost circular and equatorial orbits. 

Jul 06, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Leopard cats were domesticated in ancient China: Study

The researchers suspect Asian leopard cats were probably domesticated by the same processes as wildcats in the Near East.

Feb 07, 2016, 21:37 PM IST

New tech that changes your voice can help alter mood

Scientists have created a new digital audio platform that can change the emotional state of a person by modifying the tone of their voice while they are talking, to make them sound happier, sadder or more fearful.

Jan 12, 2016, 16:27 PM IST

Noise may shorten sparrow lives: Study

The noise of cars honking and zooming through the streets may shorten the lifespan of sparrows growing up near the clamour, scientists said today.

Sep 16, 2015, 22:22 PM IST