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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...
‘Book of the year for me’: Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his thinking about finance, life and human behaviourZerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath reveals five influential books shaping his worldview, spanning personal finance, psychology, and evolution...
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 ...
After 5 years of hide and seek, Assam's most elusive animal finally spotted in wildlife parkA rare black panther, long considered a myth in Assam's Manas National Park, has finally been captured on camera. Photographer Debashis Ban...
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...
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
What are cold-shock proteins? The first thing Ankur Warikoo does every morning even though he hates itEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has embraced daily cold showers for four years, inspired by the concept of cold-shock proteins. These proteins h...
How does a single cell build a 170 billion-cell brain? Scientists discover the astonishing blueprint behind how the human brain builds itselfScientists have uncovered a surprising principle behind the brain's intricate development from a single cell. Researchers propose that cell...
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...
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
Eli Lilly launches cancer drug Tanstrive in IndiaThe launch follows marketing authorisation from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for patients with locally advanced ...
In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...
Why men die younger than women? Doctor shares five reasons why the male body may fail earlierMen globally face a shorter lifespan, often dying five to seven years earlier than women. Experts point to a confluence of factors, includi...
Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
Ben Lamm and Colossal Biosciences: The billionaire tech founder behind the $10 billion plan to bring back extinct animalsTech entrepreneur Ben Lamm is spearheading Colossal Biosciences, a company aiming to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth thr...
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...
Entertainment columnist to Movie Critic: How did Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, land an NBC offer?Gene Shalit Death: Gene Shalit, the iconic "Today" show movie critic, has passed away at the age of 100. For over four decades, Shalit ente...
Who was Betsy Arakawa? Gene Hackman’s wife and classical pianist who died along with him and their dogLegendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, along with the...