Why 90% of people are right-handed: Scientists trace the answer back millions of years

New research suggests upright walking and brain growth shaped human right-handedness. This evolutionary process began when hands were freed from locomotion duties. As hominins evolved, right-hand preference grew stronger with increasing brain size. Larger brains encouraged hemisphere specialization, making consistent hand use more common. This explains why most humans favour their right hand over others….

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Politics of silence: Is NCP(SCP) chief Sharad Pawar keeping options open on Delimitation Bill? | India News

NEW DELHI: Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP(SP) support BJP’s Delimitation Bill if the NDA government decides to bring it again in the monsoon session of Parliament? While speculations do the rounds, the Maratha strongman remains conspicuously silent and lets his actions speak. So, while on Tuesday Sharad Pawar joined forces with the opposition at Jantar Mantar…

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Scientists are spreading crushed volcanic rock across farmland; here’s how ordinary farms could help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Rock weathering for carbon dioxide removal (Illustration)/ Image Credit: Canva As countries race to cut greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are exploring innovative ways to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) that is already in the atmosphere. One approach attracting growing attention involves something surprisingly simple: spreading finely crushed volcanic rock over farmland. The method, known as enhanced…

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‘No legal action against CJP protesters’: Wangchuk sets condition to end hunger strike | India News

NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he will end his hunger strike against the NEET paper leak only after the Centre assures that protesters who participated in the CJP’s march will not face any punitive legal action.In a letter addressed to Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Wangchuk thanked them for…

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California is weighing state endangered-species protections for southern resident killer whales, a population of just over 70 animals threatened by noise, pollution and falling salmon prey

California is taking a closer look at one of the Pacific coast’s most iconic and imperilled animals: the southern resident killer whale. State wildlife officials are now gathering public input on whether these orcas should be formally listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), a move that would add a new layer…

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A Ford worker says he was wrongly fired over a $1.95 packet of cookies from a self-checkout kiosk, then offered $33,000 in back wages after showing proof of payment

What started as a quick late‑night snack has turned into a legal and workplace showdown for one longtime Ford employee.Kurt Kromm, a 60‑year‑old former electrician at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant, says his 11‑year career with the automaker abruptly ended in May after he was accused of stealing a $1.95 packet of Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies…

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Indian-origin woman held in Canada for $60,000 rental scam | World News

An Indian-origin woman has been arrested in Canada after police uncovered a rental scam that left dozens of prospective tenants without homes and out of more than $60,000, CTV News reported.According to Peel Regional Police, the accused allegedly advertised rental properties, including basement apartments, on social media between May 2025 and February 2026. People who…

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‘Dharmendra Pradhan should be shown the door’: Rahul Gandhi backs students – top quotes | India News

Rahul Gandhi’s press conference NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Centre over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, accusing the government of failing students and demanding the removal of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Addressing a press conference, Gandhi alleged…

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Quote of the day by Christopher Nolan: “I am a fan of cinema that creates worlds, that creates an entire alternate universe that you could escape into for a couple of hours.” | India News

“I am a fan of cinema that creates worlds, that creates an entire alternate universe that you could escape into for a couple of hours.”That quote perfectly captures the filmmaking philosophy of Christopher Nolan, one of the most influential directors of the 21st century. From dreamscapes and black holes to time inversion and nuclear history,…

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