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BANANA AND HUMAN DNA SIMILARITY
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dietician busts myths about ghee, rice and bananas, warns boycotting one of these foods can increase hair fall- Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'
- In 1958, the US launched Gordo the squirrel monkey 300 miles above Earth; he endured 8.3 minutes of weightlessness and 40 g during re-entry, but died after his capsule sank at sea
- A 2024 Harvard-led study collected 281 German cockroaches from 17 countries across 6 continents and analyzed their DNA; researchers found the pest evolved from an Asian cockroach about 2,100 years ago before hitching rides with humans around the worldAccording to new genetic findings, the German cockroach's roots trace back to Asia nearly 2,000 years ago. It seems that the cockroach adap...28 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- In 1961, NASA sent Ham the chimpanzee 157 miles above Earth to test whether a primate could work in space; he completed a 16-minute flight and returned safelyChimpanzee Ham made history in 1961 when he soared into space aboard a Mercury-Redstone rocket. His mission aimed to assess the capabilitie...28 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...27 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Forget property disputes, Bihar police orders DNA test to settle who owns a buffaloBihar police have ordered a DNA test on a buffalo in Gaya after two villagers claimed ownership of the same animal. The test will compare t...27 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Online vs offline prices: Woman shares why she now prefers local vendors for groceriesAn X user’s experience of paying Rs 102 for two guavas online, compared with Rs 80 for 8-10 guavas weighing nearly 1 kg from a local vendor...26 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- Harvard Business School, where MBA can cost over a crore, launches Rs 67,000 programme to teach how to do businessHarvard Business School has introduced an innovative AI-powered bootcamp featuring digital avatars modelled on its faculty to assist partic...26 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns with new drinks, food and PSL merchandiseStarbucks has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 fall menu, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Among the new offeri...25 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Onam 2026 home decor: Flowers, diyas and an old saree are all you need to make your house festive ready. Check these 8 unique ideasOnam 2026 home decor doesn’t have to be expensive. Simple touches like a minimalist Pookalam, banana-leaf table decor, DIY floral bowls, wh...25 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Your Onam Sadya may be hiding 2,500 calories: Nutritionist suggests what to cut from your traditional festive mealOnam Sadya is a festive highlight, but the traditional Kerala feast can contain 1,500 to 2,500 calories, according to Dr Veena Choodamani. ...24 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- Rakhi special sweet recipe: Make Chef Kunal Kapur’s chocolate banana mousse with just 4 ingredientsChef Kunal Kapur recently posted a delightful chocolate banana mousse recipe that requires just four key ingredients, ensuring a quick and ...23 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Alps Climber mystery solved: Bodies of two Belgian found in Swiss Alps, 34 years after they vanishedThe remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their rema...20 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father; files for divorce but wife refuses official test; Supreme Court allows the paternity testMan takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father, files for divorce, and moves court for an official paternity test after his wi...20 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Neanderthals disappeared about 40,000 years ago, but their DNA may now be helping some modern humans build more muscleA genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals boosts muscle mass in certain modern humans. This variant impacts the signaling of growth hor...19 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kidsThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identifi...19 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- In 1991, a Norwegian geologist found one ancient polar bear bone. 34 years later, 6,000 bones revealed a 75,000-year-old Arctic communityA polar bear rib led to the discovery of an ancient Arctic animal community. Researchers examined over six thousand bone fragments using DN...18 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...17 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
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