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Be mindful, listen, empathise: Is modern life killing our mental health? New findings reveal alarming truths about social isolationWorld Mental Health Day highlights the significance of listening to people with lived experiences of mental health conditions. These experi...
Science says a dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem for decades, what happens after it reaches the seafloor is extraordinaryThe massive bones of a whale can hold significant amounts of lipid-rich material. In the low-oxygen environment around a whale fall, microo...
In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...
Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...
Not heart, not lungs, but one 'useless' organ acts as secret safe house of the body, says doctorAppendix is one underrated organ which is almost always overlooked by most people interested in health. Taking to X, internal medicine expe...
Scientists looked inside cockroach DNA, and found something they never expectedCockroaches harbor ancient bacterial DNA, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered thousands of tiny DNA fragments from Blattabacterium ...
In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...
This Cheap Kitchen Liquid Unclogs Your Drain Automatically No Scrubbing NeededForget harsh chemicals for clogged kitchen sinks! A simple baking soda and vinegar mix, or enzyme-based cleaners, offer a gentler, science-...
Life Without Sunlight? The Deepest Cave on Earth Says YesScientists discover life thriving in Krubera Voronja Cave, Earth's deepest known cave. Organisms survive without sunlight, feeding on chemi...
5,000-year-old bacteria revived from ice can fight superbugs, but scientists see a downsideScientists have isolated a Psychrobacter SC65A.3, a bacterial strain frozen for almost 5,000 years in Romania’s Scărișoara Ice Cave. The mi...
Scientists crack 12-year mystery behind sea star killing epidemic: Bacterium identified as marine mass killerA decade-long mystery surrounding the devastating sea star wasting disease along North America's Pacific coast has been solved. Scientists ...
Scientists discover mysterious 'alien' life forms in human bodyScientists have discovered unique RNA-based life forms, called "Obelisks," within the human microbiome. These organisms, found in gut and o...
As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillanceThe World Health Organization (WHO) has called upon countries in the South-East Asia region to enhance surveillance efforts due to the risi...
Bacteria capable of storing memories and passing them to later generations, claims studyThe discovery relates to a common chemical element bacterial cells can use to form and pass along these memories to their progeny the resea...
Madonna's career-spanning 'Celebration' tour resumes after health scare: A night of hits and emotionsMadonna kicked off her "Madonna: The Celebration World Tour" in London after recovering from a bacterial infection. The tour, featuring a m...
There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus killsOne in seven patients develops difficulty breathing and other severe complications, while 6 per cent become critical. These patients typica...
Sun's history hidden in Moon's crust: NASAOur natural satellite took shape, the theory goes, when a Mars-sized object smashed into Earth about 4.5 billion years ago.
- Bacteria too can become extinct, says study
Toronto, July 31 (IANS) Bacteria do become extinct at substantial rates, finds a new study, contradicting widely held scientific thinking t...
- Italian speleologist set to explore Meghalaya's caves
Lindau (Germany), July 11 (IANS) Noted Italian geologist and cave explorer Francesco Sauro, who has led successful expeditions to one of th...
Plague has infected humans since Bronze Age: StudyThe study showed by using ancient DNA that plague has been endemic in human populations for more than twice as long as previously thought.