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Why some smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do: New study reveals direct evidenceNew research reveals how inherited genetics impact DNA damage from exposures. This study provides direct evidence explaining why cancer ris...- How Australia’s Brown Tree snakes reached Guam after World War II and left biologists baffled by the invasionBrown tree snakes, an invasive species on Guam, have baffled biologists for years. Their population is believed to have started with only a...
- In 1976, a scientist began dancing like a crane every day; the chick it helped produce became an ancestor to 178 endangered birdsA whooping crane named Gee Whiz died at age thirty-eight, leaving behind many offspring. His mother, Tex, imprinted on humans and required ...
- A bacteria may just determine how long you live says Duke University researchers: What is Akkermansia? Can certain foods trigger its growth?While bacteria may be looked upon with suspicion (not without justification!), how long you live, may well be determined by a bacteria. Kno...
- For investors with high risk-appetite: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%Brace for trouble. The US-Iran conflict now appears to be gaining in intensity and the commodities market is taking the current spiral of v...
- In 2016, when river dams trapped Japan's giant salamanders, scientists came up with an unusual solution: building custom ladders instead of removing the damsResearchers in Japan developed special ladderways for giant salamanders to cross river dams. These step-type structures with side walls pro...
- Do mosquitoes always bite you but leave everyone else alone? Scientists say these hidden body signals could be the reason why your are targetedMosquito bite reasons explained: Mosquitoes are not randomly selecting their targets for bites. They detect signals like carbon dioxide and...
- Did ancient humans bring wolves across the sea? Scientists discover 5,000-year-old remains on this remote islandArchaeologists have stumbled upon ancient wolf remains on a remote island in Sweden, linking back to a time between three thousand and five...
- Sometimes, being selective, cautious and optimistic pays: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 32%The market is still in consolidation mode. But the overall mood seems to be cautiously optimistic, especially as crude oil prices are back ...
- What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animalCanada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most ...
- ‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his mindset about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, shared five influential books that shaped his perspective. His recommendations, spanning finance, psy...
- Not serums or supplements: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 anti-ageing secrets he wished he knew in his 20sExperts now highlight that true anti-ageing starts from within, with gut health playing a pivotal role. Dr. Saurabh Sethi reveals how chron...
- In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious RoopkundUttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skele...
- mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirmsBillions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe C...
- An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...
- Why do black people have different hair? Science explains the genetics and evolution behind curly hairScientists reveal Afro-textured hair, common in African populations, is a genetic trait likely shaped by evolutionary adaptation. Research ...
- The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
- This ‘dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in AustraliaDinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This an...
- Quote of the Day by German-American supermodel Heidi Klum: “Some people are born skinny, and that's… – Inspiring lessons on perception, body shaming, appearance and why you should avoid harmful judgments based on looks by the global fashion icon known for her deep insights into self-acceptance and challenging beauty stereotypesQuote of the Day by Heidi Klum: Heidi Klum’s quote, “Some people are born skinny, and that's just the way it is. You can't point a finger a...
- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
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