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The way you walk may reveal how long you will live. Study finds a simple clue linked to longer lifespanA new study published in Gerontology suggests that the speed at which older adults begin taking a step, especially while performing a menta...
Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...
Psychology says people who love camping may be giving their brains something modern life can'tEscape the daily grind and discover why nature offers a profound mental reset. Psychology reveals that extended time outdoors, especially t...
Psychology says people who keep going back to the beach aren’t just relaxing, they may be restoring something deeperPsychology offers compelling reasons for the allure of the beach. Beyond simple enjoyment, coastal environments, through concepts like Atte...
JP Nadda to unveil healthcare programme for children up to three yearsUnder the programme, newborns will receive up to nine home visits during the first 42 days of life, while at-risk children will receive up ...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
Psychiatrist shows how to check if you’re struggling with mental health issue: Simple self-assessment guide that could help you spot signs earlyMental health issues often develop gradually and can be easy to overlook. According to Dr Rahul Chandhok, persistent feelings of sadness, a...
‘It's a big price tag’: Bryan Johnson explains why international travel affects sleep, cortisol and overall health, tech millionaire says it takes "two weeks to recover"Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson advocates for limiting international travel to once every three months, citing a significant biological cost...
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...