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HAIR EVOLUTION IN HUMANS
Why do black people have different hair? Science explains the genetics and evolution behind curly hairScientists reveal Afro-textured hair, common in African populations, is a genetic trait likely shaped by evolutionary adaptation. Research ...- How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
- Human evolution is still happening, and faster than we thoughtA groundbreaking study published in Nature reveals that human evolution has not slowed down but has accelerated, particularly since the adv...
- Did You Know: Polar Bears aren’t really white, their skin is jet-black — Here’s how they glowDid you know? Polar bears aren’t technically white, their clear, hollow fur and black skin create a brilliant white illusion that helps the...
- Not Sharks or Dinosaurs: The Tiny Ancient Creature With Earth’s Sharpest TeethTiny marine creatures called conodonts, extinct for millions of years, held the title for the sharpest teeth. These eel-like animals had mi...
- 'Wheat has been treating your stomach like a toxic ex': Apollo doctor explains why today’s grain is not the gut friendly staple our ancestors knewDelhi-based gastroenterology specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal has warned that modern wheat is drastically different from the low gluten, trad...
- Five ancient human species that lived alongside modern humans revealed: New insights into our prehistoric cousinsScientific research confirms that modern humans coexisted with other ancient human species. These species include Neanderthals, Denisovans,...
- 9 body parts you don’t really need (but still have)Your body still carries traces of evolution—leftovers from when we climbed trees, ate raw plants, or needed tails. These 9 body parts aren’...
- Do people really look like their dogs? Science says it is more than just a funny coincidenceScientific studies reveal that dog owners often resemble their pets—not just in looks but also in personality traits and emotional rhythms....
- 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh enters the Guinness World Record for having the world's hairiest face. What is the Werewolf Syndrome?Lalit Patidar, an 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, earns a Guinness World Record for having the hairiest face due to hypertrichosis. This r...
- Where did our ancestors end up after migrating from Africa? New study has some cluesHomo sapiens was not the first human species to live outside of Africa - including the area encompassing the hub. Ancient interbreeding by ...
- Barbie turns 65: Exploring a journey of diversity and inclusivityBarbie, the iconic doll, celebrates her 65th anniversary with a remarkable evolution towards diversity and inclusivity. Originally modelled...
- How ancient plants 'learnt' to use water in over 500 million years as they moved on to landPlants' relationship with water has changed dramatically over the last 500 million years.
- Worried about getting older? Math says it is impossible to halt ageing in humansAgeing could be stopped if only science could figure out a way to make selection between organisms perfect.
- Companies like HP, JWT, Indian Hotels look to weed out ‘unconscious biases’Several companies are bringing about changes to fight unconscious biases, which are attitudes reinforced by our environment and experiences.
- Mars 2020 rover to use X-ray techniques to find signs of lifeParis, Aug 17 (IANS) NASA's Mars 2020 rover mission, which aims look for signs of past life on the Red Planet, will use smart X-ray techniq...
- Genome sequencing brings woolly mammoth clones closerA mammoth gene involved in temperature sensation was resurrected in the laboratory and its protein product characterised.
- Bat wings could inspire better aircraft designThe findings also suggest that neurons in the bat brain respond to incoming airflow and touch signals, triggering rapid adjustments in wing...
- Cos like Maruti, Coca-Cola & others shell out big bucks for motivational talks from celebritiesThere is a rush in India Inc to get real-life achievers to give motivational talks to steel up their employees in the face of mounting chal...
- If hair colour evolves due to external factors, what will space travel trigger?That old gambit is still working, it would seem, even though modern men may have evolved in certain other aspects beyond their unkempt ance...
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