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When urine became medicine: How one bizarre scientific discovery reduced death by bacterial penumonia from 18% to less than 1% during World War II- In 1998, NASA flew crickets on Neurolab to study how spaceflight affects developing nervous systems; across the 16-day mission, they joined about 2,000 animals in space
- Trump says the US doesn't need Canada. America's economy says otherwise
- Quote of the Day by ‘father of nuclear physics’ Ernest Rutherford: ‘If you don't do the best with what you have, you could never have…’ - A motivational lesson on accepting reality, regret, missed chances and moving forward no matter whatQuote of the Day by Ernest Rutherford: Ernest Rutherford's quote for the day on the possibilities of maximizing current opportunities and r...26 Aug, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable allianceCanada and the US are heading towards a potential full-scale trade war after last-ditch tariff negotiations collapsed, marking a major brea...22 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goodsUnited States and Canada face escalating trade disputes and potential tariffs. Negotiations are intensely underway to avoid new trade restr...18 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Leaving baking soda in the refrigerator: Why extension specialists recommend it for lingering food odorsBaking soda is highly effective at neutralizing unpleasant odors in your refrigerator due to its ability to chemically react with acidic co...15 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Moon for sale: Dennis Hope claims he sold 611 million acres, with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Ronald Reagan among buyersDennis Hope's decades-long venture in selling lunar real estate rests on his interpretation of an international treaty. Nonetheless, legal ...10 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you makeNew research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. P...06 Aug, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
- Psychology researchers reveal how gaslighting rewires a person's sense of reality over timeGaslighting psychology: Recent studies indicate that gaslighting operates as a gradual learning mechanism, undermining one’s grasp of reali...05 Aug, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
- Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should notConstant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after strike snarled weekend trafficWestJet and flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive strike. This deal aims to resolve disputes over pay fo...04 Aug, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
- Yellowed white T-shirts and sweat stains are a thing of the past; add a tablet from your medicine cabinet to your laundryYellow stains on white shirts result from sweat and antiperspirant reactions. The popular aspirin hack involves dissolving tablets in water...24 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Psychology uncovers why aches and pains feel more intense at night - and why your mind may be making it worsePain often feels worse at night due to fewer distractions and increased stress. Poor sleep cycles can heighten pain sensitivity and reduce ...23 Jul, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Canada’s top universities hold strong in global rankings, led by University of TorontoThe University of Toronto remains Canada's top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. Canadian institutio...07 May, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
- Dr Soumya Swaminathan to be awarded honourary doctorate by Canada's McGill UniversityMore than two centuries old, McGill, a public research university in Montreal, grants honorary degrees to individuals "who have lifetime re...11 May, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
- COVID-19 vaccine rollout unlikely before fall 2021, experts sayAn effective vaccine is not likely to be available for the general public before the fall of 2021, according to experts working in the fiel...02 Oct, 2020, 01.58 PM IST
- Indian Professor appointed 56th President of ISAProf T V Paul took over as the 56th president of International Studies Association (ISA), at its annual convention at Atlanta, Georgia this...19 Mar, 2016, 01.19 PM IST
- Too much salt intake changes key brain circuitsThe link between salt and hypertension is well known, but scientists until now have not understood how high salt intake increased blood pre...23 Jan, 2015, 03.59 PM IST
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