Searched for
GROWING EVIDENCE AIR POLLUTION COGNITIVE DECLINE
WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented- Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says
- Proverb of the day: 'An open mind only hurts...' Life lessons from inspiring African proverb on receptivity, intellectual vulnerability, fragile egos, growth mindset, cognitive dissonance and true wisdom
- These houseplants caught NASA's attention - here's what they found and how you may benefitNASA houseplant study: NASA researched common houseplants for their air-purifying capabilities. These plants showed potential in removing s...17 Jul, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
- Chicago air quality turns 'Very Unhealthy' as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads into US ahead of World Cup finalWildfire smoke from Ontario has severely degraded air quality across the northeastern United States. Chicago recorded "Very Unhealthy" leve...16 Jul, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies sayCanada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacu...16 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Psychology says people who are scared of heights aren’t cowards, they may be experiencing an ancient survival responseBeing afraid of heights does not mean someone is weak or lacks courage. While many people feel uneasy in high places, others experience acr...15 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
- Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans downOne American-British study of 1,222 people, still under peer review, found that using AI tools to solve arithmetic or reading comprehension...15 Jul, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- Science behind boiling lemon peels with bay leaves: What studies say about this popular practice and its benefitsBoiling lemon peels and bay leaves creates a pleasant home fragrance through aromatic compounds. These natural ingredients release scents w...15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- 450-million-year fossil record reveals warming seas are shrinking marine animals again, scientists sound alarmMarine animals have consistently shrunk during intense global warming periods. This ancient pattern is now observed in today's warming ocea...13 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Psychology says people generally don't believe astrology predicts the future, they believe it helps them understand themselvesAstrology offers millions a path for self-reflection and understanding their personalities. Psychological effects like the Barnum Effect ma...13 Jul, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- What is 'karyoptosis'? New study suggests scientists may have discovered how Alzhkeimer's kills brain cellsResearchers have identified a new cell death process called 'karyoptosis'. This process involves harmful proteins building up inside brain ...13 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- Psychology says people who can't remember routes even after traveling hundred times aren't absent-minded, their brain may priortizing different thingsPsychology suggests that people who struggle to remember routes are not born with ‘GPS brain’. Fortunately, navigation is a skill that many...12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- Your work performance may reveal early signs of brain disease up to 15 years before diagnosis, scientists findA new study published in Neurology suggests that declining work performance and lower earnings could be among the earliest signs of early-o...11 Jul, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Delhi government, World Bank launch orientation for Rs 8,300-crore clean air projectThe seven-year programme, to be implemented between September 2026 and August 2033, will be financed through a 65 per cent loan from the Wo...10 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Leon Festinger: 'A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he...' - American social psychologist explains the psychology of beliefs and why changing people's minds is toughLeon Festinger quote explains why deeply held beliefs resist factual challenges. People often protect their convictions, which are tied to ...09 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- DPCC rolls out Dust Portal 2.0 to tighten monitoring of construction-related pollutionNew Delhi construction projects must now submit compliance reports and install air quality sensors. The upgraded Dust Portal 2.0 requires l...08 Jul, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- Why has your older dog suddenly become clingy? Experts explain when it's a normal part of aging—and when it could signal something moreOne day your older dog is happily napping on their own. A few weeks later, they won't let you out of their sight. They follow you from room...08 Jul, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Heart's pumping strength tied to future memory loss: Study finds heart function drop could reveal Alzheimer's disease; memory decline may followA new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has found that even minor cardiac dysfunction can predict microscopic tissue damage in...07 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Load More
