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Education system not delivering skills to students, says PM Abbasi
Maths and science are integral to the country’s future, says the premier while meeting a PAMS delegation
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Astronomers detect 'cosmic dawn' signal from earliest stars in the universe
Revolutionary observations suggest first stars appeared 180m years after big bang, may hold information on dark matter
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Imagination and science
Scientists need inspiration and for many it comes from science fiction literature
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Search for ‘science’ in industrial policies
Governments mostly invite economists and international development professionals for devising policies
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Ancient Briton had dark skin and blue eyes, scientists find
The lighter skin pigmentation now seen as typical of northern Europeans is far more recent than previously thought
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SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'
Launch hailed by industry experts as a game-changer, has potential to propel company to forefront of modern space race
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Pakistan's scholars’ quest for genetic secrets of mangoes comes to fruition
Called the 'king of fruits', a mango is known for its unique aroma, colour and delicious taste
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US pays tribute to 'mother of forensic science'
Thanks to the hyperreal studies, budding criminal investigators have learned to approach their trade scientifically
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Mela instills science DNA into students
Around 70 exhibits are set up and children from all parts of the country are in attendance
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Three Pakistani students win international acclaim for outstanding space research
Study conducted by young astrophysicists focused on galaxy mergers and evolution of black holes in space
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Study reveals worst-case global warming scenarios not credible
Findings should not been seen as taking pressure off the need to tackle climate change, researchers warn
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Standing committee visits PU Centre for Coal Technology
Life Sciences Dean appreciates efforts of Department of Zoology for excellence achieved in research, development
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Hamdard University organises project exhibition, competition
Inter-varsity event participated in by 250 students of various institutions
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‘Lack of science education hindering technological advancements’
Panelists decry prevalence of rote learning in country’s classrooms
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Discovery of neutron star collision is 'scientific breakthrough' of 2017
Blast 130 million light years away is kind of event that produces half of universe's gold, uranium and mercury
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Scientists confirm 3.5 billion year-old fossil life in rock
Eleven kinds of microbes, preserved in both their cylindrical or snake-like structures, are preserved in the rock
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Larkana’s first science festival to start on Wednesday
There are only two other science-related events held in the country
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Tiny stem cell companies close in on major heart disease goals
Companies have overcome major hurdles to manufacturing stem cell treatments on a large scale
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Multiple 'out of Africa' migrations gave rise to modern human population, say scientists
A single 'out of Africa' migration history for early humans does not hold true anymore, new study reveals
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Colossal distant black hole holds surprises about early universe
Finding such a large black hole existing so early in the universe’s history surprised the researchers
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'Gene driver': A tool that can doom a species is under UN review
Fears grow that genetic engineering may be a one-way ticket to ecological mayhem
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Scientists take major step toward creating artificial life
Previous work had showed that it was possible to expand the genetic alphabet of natural DNA
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Chinese satellite closes in on dark matter mystery
Dark matter is invisible to telescopes and can be perceived only through its gravitational pull on other objects
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Study sees link between pollution and sperm size, some sceptical
Study team stresses the link is merely 'observational'
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Symposium on molecular medicine to start tomorrow
HEC chairperson to inaugurate ceremony
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Science, arts clubs to be part of public schools in Punjab
Decision to implement science and art clubs taken after a series of meetings under Punjab School Education Minister
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Rekindling love for science at the Magnifi-Science Exhibition
Three-day exhibition aimed at promoting culture of science, critical thinking
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17-year-old Pakistani student's physics paper surprises older scientist
Muhammad Shaheer Niazi's experimental skills stunned many across the board
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Scientists work to enhance crop value
Scientists were carrying out research to increase production of high nutritional value fodder crops
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Newly discovered protein could help diagnose chronic brain disease: study
Currently, CTE can only be diagnosed in dead person’s brain tissue
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Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease
Statins also reduced overall risk of death by coronary heart disease by 28%
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Scientists jam with musicians, artists to stir public passion for nature
Art is one of the most important, inspiring forces to build resilience in Latin American countries , scientists say
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Scientists launch virtual reality game to detect Alzheimer's
Game's creators hope it could eventually enable diagnosis, treatments of patients far earlier
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Facts about the US solar eclipse on August 21
Researchers say eclipse is important because enables astronomers to study outer realm of Sun
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Scientists 'solve' mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth
Global algae bloom changed everything
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'Missing link' bolsters bold theory on dino evolution
Well-known ornithischians include Triceratops, three-tonne Stegosaurus
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Blowing out candles on birthday cakes boost frosting bacteria by 1400%
Our mouths are packed with bacteria, most of them are not harmful
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Gum disease linked to higher cancer risk in women: study
Previous research has shown people with gum disease face a higher risk of certain cancers
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Child treated for HIV at birth remains virus-free years after final treatment
Children in trial were monitored for rebounding virus levels
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Children who argue more perform better in Math, English and Science: study
New method of teaching improves youngsters’ overall approach on learning and thinking skills, say findings
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'Brain training' app improves memory in people with cognitive decline
Patients playing the game showed a 40 per cent improvement in memory scores
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Stanford professor believes in the future we won’t have sex to procreate
Says most American procreation will begin by selecting from a range of embryos created with the parents’ DNA in a lab
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Race to turn flying cars into a reality
The race to turn these dreams into a reality is being run by dozens of creative start-ups
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Forgetfulness may help make smarter decisions say scientists
It concludes that the purpose of memory isn't necessarily to retain facts, but to make intelligent decisions
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Aspirin increases bleeding risk in older stroke patients: study
Treatment programmes should be reviewed every three to five years in very elderly patients who take aspirin
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Big achievement: UHS teachers get Young Productive Scientist Award
The award is based on research-related parameters
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Anti-diabetes drug also 'lessens kidney, heart disease' risk
Significant downside of using the drug was that it doubled the risk of amputation of a toe, foot or leg
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CSS questions: ideology or science?
Many people, including examiners, now believe there is only one correct answer to every question
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New approaches aim to calm anxiety in cancer patients
About 50 per cent of all cancer survivors report moderate to high fear of recurrence
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Tiny blood vessel damage tied to depression among older adults
Theory is that this blood vessel damage disrupts communication in areas of the brain important for mood control