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How planets outside our solar system evolved

Washington, Feb 11: Using high-powered lasers, scientists have found that molten magnesium silicate undergoes a phase change in the liquid state, abruptly transforming to a more dense liquid with increasing pressure.

Venezuela Mars mission after 2030: Chavez

Mexico City, Feb 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said Friday his country would be able to send a mission to Mars after 2030.

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Iran mulls base to launch bigger satellites

Tehran, Feb 11: Iran is planning to construct a facility to send bigger satellites into orbit, the official media reported Friday.

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New prenatal genetic test ‘much more powerful at detecting foetal abnormalities’

Washington, Feb 10: Testing a developing foetus’ DNA through chromosomal microarray (CMA) provides more information about potential disorders than the standard method of prenatal testing, which is to visually examine the chromosomes (karyotyping), according to a new study.

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Zebra’s stripes help it to stave off horseflies

Washington, Feb 10: The stripes on a Zebra are useful to the animal as they help to keep blood-sucking insects at bay, says a new study.

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Conclusive evidence of malaria’s effect on foetal growth found

Washington, Feb 10: Ultrasound scans have provided the first direct evidence that malaria infection reduces early foetal growth, a study claims.

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Self-rated health important indicator of physical well-being

Washington, Feb 10: People who rate their health as poor have an unhealthier lifestyle, are often in a fragile state of health or are already sick, a new study has found.

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Altered brain function behind weight gain

Washington, Feb 10: Researchers have found new evidence for the role of the brain in obesity and weight gain.

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Physically abused kids show higher levels of psychosomatic symptoms

Washington, Feb 10: Children who show multiple psychosomatic symptoms, like regular aches, pains, sleep and appetite problems, are more than twice as likely to be suffering from physical abuse at home than kids who do not display such signs, a new study has revealed.

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