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CIRCADIAN RHYTHM IN SPACE
In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored itIn 1983, NASA conducted research on fungal circadian rhythms aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, observing the bread mold Neurospora crassa....- In 1987, Bion 8 carried monkeys Yerosha and Dryoma for 13 days; Yerosha escaped part of his restraints before the capsule landed 1,850 miles off targetThe Soviet Bion program studied weightlessness effects using rhesus macaques. Bion 8 launched in 1987 with two monkeys, Yerosha and Dryoma....
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...
- Awarapan 2 actor Emraan Hashmi lives in Rs 16 crore Bandra home with minimalist interiors, earthy tones, wooden furniture, a spacious library, workout area and a balcony offering sweeping city viewsEmraan Hashmi's Mumbai residence showcases how interiors influence feelings and focus. Neutral colors like white and beige create a groundi...
- On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nightsAstronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring t...
- In 2021, fifteen volunteers sealed themselves inside a French cave without clocks, phones, or sunlight for 40 days, but when they emerged, most believed they had spent far less time undergroundFifteen volunteers spent forty days in a French cave without any external time cues. Their internal body clocks stretched, causing a signif...
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
- Research suggests people who walk outside within hour of waking are using morning light exactly the way the body was built toMornings often begin indoors, but research suggests that getting outside soon after waking can significantly improve sleep, energy levels a...
- What’s the best time to have dinner? Nutritionists say it could boost digestion, sleep and healthNutrition experts suggest that dinner time impacts digestion, sleep, and overall health. Eating late, especially heavy meals, disrupts slee...
- JPMorgan’s futuristic headquarters knows your face, your name, and even your latte preferenceJPMorgan Chase’s newly opened $3 billion headquarters at 270 Park Avenue integrates advanced technology, wellness initiatives , and persona...
- What is 'social jet lag'? NASA scientists reveal why your weekend sleep-in might be wrecking your healthYou don’t need to fly across time zones to feel jet-lagged. NASA scientists say your weekend sleep-ins could be wrecking your body clock. K...
- Man lives like a 'timeless' caveman for experiment, discovers bizarre secret about the human mindIn 1962, French geologist Michel Siffre lived 130 meters below a glacier for over two months to study the human body’s internal clock. Isol...
- This is how JPMorgan’s new headquarters looks; here are the perks associated with the building to lure back reluctant employeesJPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters in Manhattan is designed to make the 5-day return-to-office mandate more enticing, with features like per...
- Signify introduces innovative NatureConnect lighting system for healthier indoor environmentsSignify unveiled 'NatureConnect', a product based on biophilic design principles, replicating natural light cycles to enhance well-being in...
- Enjoying a siestaPleasures of a siesta extend beyond the physical benefits. In a world of constant connectivity and relentless schedules, the siesta provide...
- Do you take your meals on time? Late dinners can increase risk of heart attack, finds studyCVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart d...
- A fierce kalboishakhi - or a fiercer cyclone - reminds us about the raw power of nature, but how many of us truly respect it?We are more inclined to arrogantly think that one day we shall be able to control them too. Impassioned speeches about climate change canno...
- 'Blue light' from LEDs may trigger breast, prostate cancer: ResearchersLondon, April 28 (IANS) Reigniting the debate over exposure to the "blue light" emitted by outdoor LED screens and heightened risk of cance...
- Cabin crew fitness is about efficiency and comfort, not aestheticsFatness may be personal preference but as the alarming rise in lifestyle diseases shows, fitness has become a sine qua non of modern life.
- Sunburn sagaA big disaster is really waiting to be filmed.
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