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An 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is helping solve the mystery of how lizards lost their limbs and began to slitherA newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is reshaping evolutionary debates. This exceptionally preserved specimen, T...- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
- India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protestsIndia's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period o...
- 10,000-year-old disease that haunted Greeks and Chinese, weakened Civil War soldiers and caused 5% of 20th century deaths may finally have a weakness; Indian researchers find breakthroughScientists from India and Britain have identified a protein called Ark1 that acts as a control switch in the malaria parasite's cell divisi...
- Humans have a 'third eye' in the brain: Study links it to a 600-million-year-old Cyclops ancestorHumans cyclops connection: Scientists claim our eyes and even a hormone-regulating gland in our brain trace back to a bizarre, one-eyed sea...
- Quote of the day from 'Father of American psychology' William James on happiness: 'We do not laugh because we are happy. We are happy because we laugh.' He explains how to find joy in daily lifeQuote of the day: In William James' quote of the day, the famous psychologist proposed that physical actions trigger emotional states. We a...
- Quote of the Day by Bill Bryson: ‘Where body meets air, we are all cadavers…’ - American-born author explains the remarkable science of the human body's endless renewalHousehold dust contains discarded skin cells from our bodies. Bill Bryson's quote highlights this constant shedding process. Our outer skin...
- In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away: How Zhang Heng created the world's first earthquake detection device?In 132 AD, China built a machine that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away through a device created by Chinese scientist Zhang H...
- Yoga may improve chances of quitting tobacco by 50 pc, boost mental well-being: AIIMS studyYoga practice significantly improves tobacco cessation chances for users. This practice also reduces anxiety and depression linked to addic...
- Ryan Gosling is Marvel's new Ghost Rider: Who is Johnny Blaze, what are his powers and why is he one of Marvel's strongest heroes?Ryan Gosling will portray Ghost Rider in a new Marvel film scheduled for 2028. This casting reunites him with director Shawn Levy for a sup...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery...'- Inspiring life lessons on self-mastery, curiosity, and the joy of learning by the Renaissance genius known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last SupperQuote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci's life exemplifies a Renaissance man's diverse talents and curiosity. His famous q...
- 'This may be scary...': Bryan Johnson, diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, says he 'cloned' himself as a newborn to reverse agingBryan Johnson announced cloning himself as a newborn for future medical advancements. He believes this technology will revolutionize health...
- Yellowed white T-shirts and sweat stains are a thing of the past; add a tablet from your medicine cabinet to your laundryYellow stains on white shirts result from sweat and antiperspirant reactions. The popular aspirin hack involves dissolving tablets in water...
- American universities are cutting women’s scholarships even when they don’t have toUS colleges and companies are scaling back or opening women-only scholarships to all students amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity...
- Psychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket aren't weird, they may just be trying to regulate their body temperaturePsychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket are usually responding to body temperature regulation. Whether someone sl...
- Before wrapping marinated meat in aluminum foil, know what a study found after baking it at 428°FA study found aluminum foil transfers measurable amounts of aluminum into food. Marinades containing salt and acidity significantly increas...
- India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRIBefore the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By stre...
- Why the same foods you eat during the day can lead to belly fat, higher blood sugar & poorer cholesterol levels at night; study has the answerNight owls consuming high-energy foods late at night show greater body fat. Evening-types eat less in the morning and more after 8 pm. This...
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...
- In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiologyAn early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dea...
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