In 1969, Neil Armstrong brought Moon rocks back to Earth. NASA fed some of the lunar dust to German cockroaches, Japanese quail, and other animalsFollowing the Apollo 11 mission, NASA embarked on some groundbreaking biological experiments involving lunar samples. They conducted tests ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake BiwaA significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infilt...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Japan's National Route 339 suddenly turns into 362 stairs, making it the country's only highway that becomes a staircaseJapan features a unique national highway, Route 339, which includes a staircase. This section at Cape Tappi consists of 362 steps, totaling...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 2007, scientists found snakes on Japan's Ishima island didn't just eat toxic toads, they borrowed their toxins for defenseSnakes use toad toxins: Researchers discovered Asian snakes sequester toxins from toxic toads for defense. These snakes store borrowed toxi...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Japanese Mindset: 'Hara Hachi Bu'- The Japanese philosophy behind mindful eating that may be a secret to a longer, healthier lifeHara Hachi Bu, a Japanese eating philosophy, encourages stopping meals at eighty percent fullness. This mindful practice originated in Okin...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
100 grams of common Indian dairy food can help increase your lifespan. Scientists share the secret for slow biological ageingA new study published in the journal Aging suggests that eating 100 grams of plain probiotic yogurt every day, along with following a healt...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Assam set to miss hosting Japanese PM for second timeAssam may miss hosting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the second time, with her summit-level talks with PM Modi now likely shif...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Hara Hachi Bu: The Japanese secret parents teach their children that may explain why obesity rates remain so low in JapanDiscover "Hara Hachi Bu," a centuries-old Japanese practice from Okinawa, teaching to eat until 80% full. This simple principle, passed thr...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Japanese PM Takaichi's proposed India trip in July to focus on energy supplies; critical mineralsJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit India in July for the annual Summit. This visit aims to strengthen cooperation with India,...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
What is traditional Japanese diet? Health benefits and how it helps you to live longerDiscover the traditional Japanese diet, a healthy way of eating focused on fresh, seasonal foods. This balanced approach features fish, veg...
10 Nov, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
This country is home to nearly 1 lakh people over 100, and you too can adopt their secrets to live a longer, healthier lifeJapan is home to nearly 100,000 centenarians, with women making up 88 percent and the oldest living person being 114-year-old Shigeko Kagaw...
16 Sep, 2025, 11.51 PM IST
Nikhil Kamath reveals Japan’s fitness secret: 6% obesity vs America’s 43%. Where does India stand?Nikhil Kamath presented data revealing a correlation between wealthier countries and higher obesity rates. However, Japan stands out with l...
11 Mar, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Joe Biden to skip Republic Day event; Quad summit laterET has learnt that Biden's State of the Union address may have clashed with India's Republic Day and Quad Summit in an election year in the...
12 Dec, 2023, 11.50 PM IST
Japanese researchers develop smart chopsticks to enhance taste & reduce sodium intakeExcess sodium intake is related to an increased incidence of high blood pressure, strokes and other ailments.
19 Apr, 2022, 05.28 PM IST
Can some foods or diets boost your testosterone levels?Individual foods are unlikely to have an impact on testosterone levels — although drinking excessive amounts of alcohol might.
16 Nov, 2021, 06.39 PM IST
Consuming traditional diet reduces Alzheimer's riskThe consumption of traditional diet having lower meat content cuts Alzheimer's disease risk, revealed a study.
27 Aug, 2016, 06.02 PM IST