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Not diet or walking 10,000 steps, one simple habit of Amitabh Bachchan can help you live longer. Study says just 30 minutes can reduce risk of early death by 12%- In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycomb
- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat
- Risk of death prediction: In 2020, researchers in Brazil published study predicting which middle-aged people would less likely to die within decade but viral tests results are changing. Here's why"Sit-to-stand" tests come in several forms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 30-second chair-stand test is designed fo...24 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Forget the 10,000-step rule: Here’s how much you may actually need to walk dailyEngaging in regular walking provides numerous health benefits for individuals. Brisk walking aids in weight control and enhances heart heal...23 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat deathTech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy hu...21 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- In 2009, researchers acquired a laboratory colony of Aedes aegypti in Delhi and kept it without insecticide pressure. 17 years later, 10 micrograms killed 97.91% of females, yet survivors rapidly activated detoxification enzymesA Delhi study reveals mosquitoes surviving common insecticide treatments. This survival gap suggests a potential early warning of developin...20 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Employees in one very common profession at higher cancer risk than even nuclear workers. Harvard study examines 13 million death recordsA new Harvard Medical School study has found a surprising cancer risk among workers in one common profession, with the group recording a hi...20 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Psychology says people who still believe in superstitions aren't irrational: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who still believe in superstitions aren't necessarily irrational. Superstitions can help people manage uncertainty, ...19 Aug, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
- In 2016, Yale began following 3,635 people aged 50+; 12 years later, those reading books regularly showed a 23% lower mortality hazard, with readers reaching an 80% survival point 23 months laterYale researchers tracked 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over a twelve-year study. Their findings showed that regular book readers had a 23 ...19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Andie MacDowell: ‘I don’t want to pretend that I’m younger than I am. I wanted to step into my age and say, I really like being here.’ Life lessons on how to embrace ageing with dignity and discover beauty in every phase of life from Hollywood actressIt is completely normal to fear ageing and mourn loss of youth when we see wrinkles on our face or our hair greying. In an interview, actre...19 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach usRenowned for his profound exploration of exile and identity, Mahmoud Darwish was a pivotal Palestinian poet. His masterful use of language ...17 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...14 Aug, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- In 1958, an American ornithologist found pigs devastating a remote Pacific atoll and the removal of 58 pigs was followed by a seabird increase from 650 to 137,000In 1958, an ornithologist took decisive action by removing feral pigs from Clipperton Island, leading to a remarkable recovery of seabird p...13 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- From 2011 to 2013, California researchers thinned crowded forest stands near Pinecrest to help trees withstand drought; mortality fell from 34% to 11%A study near Pinecrest, California, examined forest thinning's impact during a severe drought. Thinning significantly reduced tree mortalit...13 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr.: “One day we will learn that the heart can never be totally right if the...” — Inspiring life lessons from a powerful quote by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning civil rights leader on wisdom, compassion, emotional intelligence, leadership, courage, and inner balanceToday's quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: The famous quote by Martin Luther King Jr., “One day we will learn that the heart can n...12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Antonio Machado: 'Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by...' - Spanish poet's timeless wisdom on creating your own path through courage, action, and perseveranceAntonio Machado, the illustrious Spanish poet, delved into the intricate themes of time and memory throughout his body of work. With poigna...10 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Longevity science: Once considered useless in adults, this tiny organ can determine how long you liveScientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A ...08 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- ICAR develops indigenous African Swine Fever vaccine, strengthening India’s biosecurityDr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR said that this breakthrough marks the dawn of a new era in veterinary science.04 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...04 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
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