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In 2010, Australian scientists fed native predators toad sausages spiked with a nausea drug so they would learn to avoid deadly cane toads: a trick now used to train quolls before toads arriveBaby quolls learned to avoid toxic cane toads after experiencing nausea from a special snack. This conservation method helps protect the en...- Psychology says people who hate cilantro aren't picky eaters: Their brains and genes may literally be tasting something differentPsychology suggests that even ordinary disagreements can reveal surprising insights about human behavior. The real story is not about cilan...
- Word of the Day: FastidiousWord of the Day: Fastidious reminds readers that language provides powerful tools for describing the subtle qualities that shape human char...
- No, they are not naughty, why kids really refuse veggies: Delhi nutritionist reveals the gut secret behind picky eatingDelhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains that picky eating in children is often driven by biology rather than bad behaviour. Gut–bra...
- Food cravings or early sign of cancer? Viral video links certain food desires with tumour riskSudden and unusual food cravings, once considered harmless changes in taste, are now being discussed as potential early indicators of cance...
- Blame your parents for how food smells to you, your genes play a major roleA groundbreaking genetic study reveals that our DNA significantly influences how we perceive and react to everyday smells. Researchers iden...
- Anupam Kher recalls the last advice his father gave him 20 minutes before his death: ‘That was phenomenal’Anupam Kher recently shared a poignant memory of his father, Pushkar Nath, detailing his final days battling a rare illness. Kher recounted...
- Should you invest in multi-asset mutual fund schemes or diversify on your own?Mutual funds are offering multi-asset funds as a more tax-friendly alternative to take exposure to the same asset classes. Let’s explore wh...
- Budget 2023 all about 'sustain to thrive', to move fast and take off fast: Nirmala Sitharaman“Everywhere we have tried to be realistic. And that is why when people ask me, have you reduced your Budget on some things? No, we have bee...
- Does your toddler avoid eating solid food? It can be a sign of CovidThe common health issues like diabetes, heart attack & stroke up the risk for severe Covid.
- Can the next big global electronics brand be from India?They came, saw and conquered the Indian market with their smart wearables and new age audio products. But can consumer lifestyle electronic...
- Demand for packaged ready-to-eat foods gathers steam as Indians crave a break from home foodAs consumers crave a break from home food and are yet skeptical of eating out or ordering in, the packaged ready-to-eat segment is witnessi...
- How India, overcoming its prejudice for soy, now offers the world a model for sustainable use of the beanIndia is now the world’s fifth largest producer of soy, with production centred in regions like Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh where planting ...
- How dud stock becomes long-term investment in our portfoliosOur investment behaviour is driven by our notion of loss and gain, not by logic. Past cost should not matter in rational decisions. But whe...
- Shock therapy! These gadgets will make you stick to your health routinesMotivAider or the the RE-vibe wristband - both vibrate at specific intervals. The Spire clip-on sensor detects users' breathing patterns.
- Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh haunted Shivraj Chouhan government in 2015Vyapam scam became a national issue with Opposition parties gunning for Chouhan, seeking his removal.
- Gold unlikely to outperform equities in Samvat 2072: Sahil KapoorGold has been a non-performer for the most part of this decade; there are hardly any triggers for the yellow metal to outperform stocks.
- May 2, 2014: Mecklai Financial report on rupeeIndian Rupee opened stronger by 13 paisa at 60.20 amid softnes in dollar across the board in particular against European majors. However, w...
- Sensex falls, rupee slumps: Is India growth story intact?With Sensex falling below 16k and Re hitting new lows, there is speculation whether Indonesia, a stable economy would replace India in the ...
- Indian art sale up against oddsThe art auction market of late is in a state of flux, throwing up a wide range of operational possibilities by the day. In the process.
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