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The making of Munir-Pindi: How Pakistan’s military tightened its gripA recent court order reversed a 2022 ruling against the Pakistan Navy's real estate projects. This reversal impacts a luxury sailing club b...
Glass Wall Systems IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed over 82x, GMP at 36%; Check detailsGlass Wall Systems IPO is witnessing strong investor demand, with 8.22x overall subscription by Day 2 and a 36% GMP indicating positive lis...
In 2006, NASA launched 75 fruit flies on STS-121 for 13 days; Discovery returned with about 3,000, including a new generation that developed in spaceNASA's experiments with fruit flies in zero gravity unveiled significant weaknesses in their immune systems. Observations indicated these f...
Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spreadBangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deat...
In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...
From sugar to sleep: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 6 anti-aging lessons he wishes he knew in his 20sThe choices we make daily greatly influence the ageing process of our bodies. Key contributors such as our dietary selections and quality o...
In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its spores still show how a parasite can control behavior in fliesA parasitic fungus, Entomophthora muscae, infects flies and manipulates their behavior. This fungus drives infected insects to high points ...
Age reversing seafood found? Scientists discover sea squirts that can help you get youngerAge reversing seafood: Scientists have found that plasmalogens, compounds naturally present in sea squirts and other seafood, may help reve...
No crash diets or supplements: Delhi nutritionist shares 5 daily habits for better health and longevity. ‘The most powerful medicine does not come in a bottle’Delhi nutritionist Lovneet Batra emphasizes daily habits over quick fixes for health. Nourishing the body with whole foods provides essenti...
Why don't bats die from the lethal viruses they carry? A new DNA study uncovers a second genetic system hidden inside their blood not seen in mammals beforeResearchers discovered vesper bats have two unique gene sets for antibody production. This unusual genetic arrangement has not been documen...
In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...
A 2024 study claims positive travel experiences help slow aging and boost overall health through new environments and physical activityRecent studies indicate that traveling can play a vital role in decelerating biological aging. Engaging in positive travel experiences enha...
Scientists find an anti-aging effect hidden in a seafood eaten in AsiaAnti-aging brain research: Researchers studied compounds from sea squirts, which are eaten in parts of Asia. These compounds, called plasma...
Why do many Gen Z men wear unwashed clothes before dates? Science behind the ‘pheromone maxxing’ phenomenon explainedAlthough it may seem strange, some Gen Z guys are adopting the unique habit of not taking a shower before a date. According to a Times of I...
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...
In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss chargesOusted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeks dismissal of drug charges. He argues for head-of-state immunity from prosecution in a U.S....
Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...
Kazakhstan's new Parliament takes shape; to shape institution building in the countryKazakhstan's President Tokayev opened the new Kurultai, granting it broader legislative powers. This parliament will now help appoint key j...
Apple cider vinegar smells like fermenting fruit to fruit flies; leaving a small cup out can lure them into a simple trapFruit flies are drawn to the scent of rotting food, with vinegar mimicking these enticing aromas. The acetic acid present in vinegar has be...