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Techie uses smartwatch to identify the coworkers causing him most stress at work; here's how he did itPankaj Tanwar, a software engineer, has developed an innovative system to measure workplace stress. By connecting his Whoop fitness tracker...- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
- Psychology says older adults who garden almost every day aren’t just passing time: They are often building small loops of restoration, structure, and self-worthEngaging in gardening offers older adults a wealth of mental and physical benefits. Research indicates it enhances their outlook on aging b...
- Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...
- Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...
- Scientists Found a Rare Fossil Showing Snakes Once Had Legs and Looked Very Different From TodayA remarkable fossil, Najash rionegrina, reveals snakes evolved gradually, losing legs and reshaping their bodies over millions of years. Th...
- Why Oranges Dry Out Faster in American Kitchens, And What Actually Keeps Them FreshForget spoilage; oranges primarily lose quality through dehydration, a process accelerated by heat and low humidity. Research highlights th...
- Why You Should Never Store Potatoes and Onions TogetherKeep onions and potatoes separate in your kitchen to extend their shelf life. Onions release ethylene gas, which causes potatoes to sprout ...
- How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
- The Mystery of “Zombie Fungi” That Control Insect Behavior Is ExpandingA fungus from the Ophiocordyceps genus is systematically altering insect behavior, compelling them to leave colonies and position themselve...
- How Trees Warn Each Other of Danger Through the SoilBeneath forest floors, intricate fungal networks link trees, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and chemical signals. Stressed trees ca...
- Plants Actually 'Scream' When They Are Thirsty, We Just Can’t Hear ThemScientists have discovered that plants under stress emit ultrasonic sounds. These sounds, far beyond human hearing, are produced by physica...
- Why Leaves Change Colour in Autumn: What’s Really Happening Biochemically?Autumn's vibrant leaf colours are a result of intricate biochemical processes, not mere decay. As chlorophyll breaks down, revealing hidden...
- Tungnath peaks snow-free in January for first time since 1985, scientists raise alarmTungnath's peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas are experiencing a snowless January for the first time in nearly 40 years. This unprecedented eve...
- First dalit Dy CM has a Doctorate in plant physiologyA Vokkaliga himself from Hassan, Darshan swears there is no politician like Parameshwara “who is clean, humble, has no chelas or uses no fo...
- Orbital ATK's 7th cargo resupply mission set for launch next weekWashington, April 12 (IANS) NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is targetting the launch of its seventh commercial resupply services...
- How plants produce flowers in a warming world foundResearchers, including those of Indian-origin, have discovered a new mechanism that allows plants to produce flowers in response to elevate...
- New software to calculate leaf area from digital imagesA new software allows researchers to accurately measure leaf area from digital images in seconds.
- PAU advisory for cotton growers about emerging diseasesCotton growers in Punjab are facing problems of physiological disorders on the crop such as ‘parawilt and tirak’,which are not pathogen in ...
- India to host International Biology Olympiad from July 14For the first time, India will host the International Biology Olympiad, which will be held in Mumbai from July 14.
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