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In 2013, University of Massachusetts researchers showed 40 preschoolers cartoon pictures and tested their memory before and after an afternoon nap - children who slept forgot less and remembered roughly 10% more than those kept awakeAfternoon nap for children: Research indicates that preschoolers who take naps are better at retaining information compared to those who st...
Scientists may have found a major reason why we age after uncovering a hidden immune system breakdownAging research: New research reveals aging impairs immune cell cleanup functions. Senescent neutrophils accumulate, contributing to harmful...
At 13, a Texas student uses AI to study one of the deadliest brain cancers: says, ‘It started with curiosity’; aims to combine AI with biomedicineThirteen-year-old Myreen Ahsan is at the forefront of innovation, delving into the realms of advanced AI tools to aid brain cancer research...
Science says your skin can wrinkle differently depending on the weather — what humidity does to the skin barrierPermanent wrinkles are linked to long-term structural changes in the skin, including the breakdown and remodeling of collagen, elastin and ...
Science says older eggs are easier to peel, here’s what happens inside the shell as they ageFresh eggs generally have a lower albumen pH and stronger adhesion between the cooked egg white and shell membrane. Research has repeatedly...
Bowel cancer before 50 may not be the same disease: Here’s what happens when it spreads to the liverA major Australian study of 1,691 patients with advanced bowel cancer has found that younger adults whose cancer had spread to the liver sh...
Happiest Minds stake sale: At 82, Ashok Soota’s next act is a ₹1,330 cr healthcare pushAshok Soota is selling a significant stake in Happiest Minds Technologies for Rs 1,330 crore. These funds will support his medical research...
8,500-year-old handmade scallop bead found 68 km from California coast became evidence that marine shell ornaments were reaching inland communities thousands of years agoAn 8,500-year-old handmade bead carved from giant rock scallop shell has been found about 68 km inland in southeastern Monterey County, Cal...
After 30 years working in cubicle and burnouts, a 50-year-old quits corporate job to make reels, now she earns Rs 4.7 crore in a yearAfter spending nearly 30 years working in insurance, a corporate employee quit her corporate job in her mid-50s and ventured into social me...
1,300-year-old Viking dress found in Denmark: Archaeologists uncover buried fragments offering rare clues to how Viking women dressedArchaeologists have discovered 1,300-year-old textile fragments from a Viking woman’s burial in Skonager, Denmark. Preserved around metal b...
NASA sent a 77-year-old payload specialist back into space in 1998, 36 years after he became the first American to orbit Earth - not just to make history again, but to study how an older human body responds to microgravity, becoming the oldest person ever to fly in spaceJohn Glenn returned to space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1998. He became the oldest person to travel into space at age seventy-seven. N...
Oracle trims 3,000 India roles; Microsoft places 500 on PIPAround 2% of Microsoft India workforce, which translates to about 400-500 people, may be impacted by a global PIP exercise at the company, ...
Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study showsNew research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women expe...
Psychology says happiness from shared joy may reduce stress hormone levels to protect long-term heart healthEngaging in positive shared experiences serves as a protective barrier for the cardiovascular system. Joy and contentment trigger the relea...
Your 'Gut' may play a bigger role in Alzheimer’s disease than scientists once thought - New research reveals a potential linkNew research links gut bacteria molecule ImP to Alzheimer's disease changes. Higher ImP levels correlate with poorer cognitive scores and b...
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
A hotter planet puts 145 mn Indian children under greater stress every year: StudyIndia sees 61 percent of children facing extra heat stress annually. Global research shows climate change doubles dangerous heat exposure f...
Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinklesPeople who struggle to accept aging may not simply be trying to prevent wrinkles. They may be trying to hold on to a younger sense of ident...
Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...
Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impactRecent studies suggest early smartphone use may negatively impact academic performance. Research indicates social media exposure can affect...