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To see under starlight and moonlight, the retina of the eye changes both the software and hardware of its light-sensing cells to create a kind of night vision. Retinal circuits that were thought to be unchanging and programmed for specific tasks are adaptable to different light conditions, say the Duke ... Read More »

According to officials, the fiery eruption of red rocks and lava happened at approximately 3am local time (about 8am GMT). Incandescent rock reached up to 400 metres (1,310 feet) in the air and ash spread some 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) south into the night sky. Deposits of ash was registered ... Read More »

The research, undertaken by scientists from Washington State University (WSU) in the US, dispelled the belief that the day-night cycle of the body is driven by brain’s master clock, and revealed that separate biological clocks in the liver, gut and pancreas have a mind of their own. “No one knew ... Read More »

Earlier this week, President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to promulgate the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, which allows home buyers to be recognised as financial creditors under the insolvency proceedings. Jaitley said the changes brought about through the Ordinance will help in formalising the real estate ... Read More »