Scientists observe evolution in real time!

In research with a population of guppies, the scientists observed male colour patterns impacting their ability to make babies and survive longer. Working in a river in Trinidad, the researchers determined which male guppies would contribute more offspring to the population as well as which would live longer and which would have a shorter lifespan.

"We are detailing how evolution happens," said David Reznick, professor of biology at University of California, Riverside."Usually people look at evolution as change over time but they do not know the details of how it changes," Reznick noted. http://post.jagran.com/scientists-observe-evolution-in-real-time-1442316739

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Now, a pay-per use smart study app

The minimum price per day has been set by the company at Rs.75. According to the company, the app adopts a unique three pronged approach of "learn", "practice" and "test" which focuses on making learning engaging through digital learning solutions which include rich multimedia and animations to make learning easy and effective.

"These learning solutions cover entire CBSE and ICSE board and offer various study options to students like 'Quick Study' and 'Just a Minute' which present a synopsis of the entire lesson in a single view. Lessons are explained in a manner which moves from simple to complex level of understanding for senior  students and adopts a game based pedagogy for junior students," it said.

The app also offers high order thinking skills, virtual lab experiments,  solved board papers, formative discussions, chapter wise questions and answers  along with multiple-choice questions to let students assess themselves. http://post.jagran.com/now-a-payper-use-smart-study-app-1442293230

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Bihar leaders welcome announcement of Assembly polls

"We welcome the poll announcement by the Election Commission. We are ready for it," Nitish Kumar said. Nitish Kumar, who held a closed door meeting with his party leaders and workers here, said the EC's decision to deploy central para-military forces at all poll booths across the state for free and fair elections was a positive one.

"The EC should deploy adequate number of para military forces for conducting peaceful free and fair polls," Nitish Kumar added. "We are already in election mood and are now happy that finally the poll dates are announced," Lalu Prasad stated. Lalu added the grand alliance had already finalised seat sharing and announced name of Nitish Kumar as the Chief Ministerial candidate.

Sushil Modi said the EC should ensure free and fair polls. "We welcome the poll announcement but the EC should make adequate arrangement for peaceful and fair polls," he stated. Sushil Modi said BJP-led NDA camp is upbeat and confident to defeat the grand alliance of JD-U,RJD and Congress. http://post.jagran.com/bihar-leaders-welcome-announcement-of-assembly-polls-1441799733

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Gold remains weak on sluggish demand; silver recovers

However, silver recovered by Rs 130 to Rs 35,330 per kg on scattered buying by industrial units and coin makers.
  
Bullion traders said easing demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels mainly kept pressure on gold prices. They said, however, firm global trend where gold gained on weakness in the dollar, capped the fall.
  
Globally, gold climbed 0.4 percent to USD 1,125.48 an ounce and silver rose 0.1 percent to USD 14.80 an ounce after advancing 2 percent yesterday in Singapore. http://post.jagran.com/gold-remains-weak-on-sluggish-demand-silver-recovers-1441794692

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Novak Djokovic to face Cilic for US Open final spot

 

The top seed and 2011 champion, playing in his 26th consecutive quarter-final at the majors, claimed his 55th match win in New York. Djokovic, this year's Australian Open and Wimbledon champion, also enjoyed his fifth win in five meetings against Lopez and will take a staggering 13-0 career record over defending champion Marin Cilic into their Friday semi-final.

Cilic reached the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Djokovic had been pushed to four sets by Lopez's Spanish compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut in the previous round.

But the 33-year-old Lopez, playing in his first US Open quarter-final after 55 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, was shellshocked in the first set. http://post.jagran.com/novak-djokovic-to-face-cilic-for-us-open-final-spot-1441795824 

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Birthday special: Six best on-screen avatars of Akshay Kumar

Sangharsh

The actor who attracts the maximum audience love starred in psychological drama  film 'Sangharsh'. Akshay's character of  Professor Aman Varma was one his best on-screen avatars. The movie was appreciated by the critics and cinelovers,



Hera Pheri

How can one forget the hilarious avatar of Akshay as 'Raju' in filmmaker Priyadarshan's cult comedy series 'Hera Pheri'. With the perfect comic timing and brilliant on-screen chemistry with Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty did wonders at the box office.

Holiday

Leaving his comedy avatar behind and switching over to real action, Akshay came out in flying colors in  A R Murugadoss, 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'. The versatile actor played the character of an army officer in the action thriller film was truly commendable. http://post.jagran.com/birthday-special-six-best-onscreen-avatars-of-akshay-kumar-1441800980

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Whale vomit set to fetch 7,000 pounds at auction

The chunk of ambergris - a waxy rock-like substance that can prolong the scent of perfume - was found washed-up on the shore at Anglesey, north Wales, earlier this year.

The ambergris, that measures 8 inches by 6 inches and weighs 1.1 kg, could have been floating in the sea for decades before it came ashore.

Ambergris is produced in the intestines of sperm whales to protect them from the sharp beaks of squid which they eat and is passed as vomit.

The substance is used in the perfumery industry and has sold for thousands of pounds privately before.

"Our vendor was out walking his dog when it ran over to this object and wouldn't leave it alone," said Chris Surfleet, senior valuer and auctioneer. http://post.jagran.com/whale-vomit-set-to-fetch-7000-pounds-at-auction-1441790648

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