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8-hour sleep rule is old and ‘too simple’, research says. Find out how much sleep do humans actually needThe popular eight-hour sleep rule may not be a fixed requirement for every adult, according to recent research. Studies of pre-industrial s...- Kareena Kapoor Khan’s dietician busts myths about ghee, rice and bananas, warns boycotting one of these foods can increase hair fallMost Indians have a weakness for rice, ghee and bananas. In the summer, having a plate of piping hot ghee-soaked rice or snacking on a bana...
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...
- No gym, no formal workouts. Actress Pamela Anderson reveals how gardening helps her stay fit at 59. Can it really replace the gym?Pamela Anderson has found joy and fitness in gardening, making it her go-to activity. This wholesome endeavor not only enhances energy expe...
- Science says your nose can become blocked on one side without you noticing, the strange biology behind the nasal cycleThe nasal cycle demonstrates how much hidden regulation happens inside the human body. So if you suddenly discover that one nostril seems m...
- Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't just keeping the lights on for decoration: What the habit may mean?Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habi...
- Psychology says people who feel anxious every Sunday evening even when nothing is wrong are not just overthinkingPsychology suggests this may happen because people naturally anticipate what lies ahead. When work stress, uncertainty, difficulty psycholo...
- Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...
- A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...
- Bihar farmer’s son cracks IIT-JEE at 12, goes from IIT Kanpur to PhD in US and AI researchSatyam Kumar became one of India’s youngest IIT entrants after cracking the IIT-JEE at 12 and securing AIR 670 a year later. The Bihar-born...
- In the mid-1920s, William R. Angell brought nine white-tailed deer to North Manitou Island for hunting; by the early 1980s, the herd was estimated at 2,000Six deer introduced to North Manitou Island in 1926 dramatically altered its ecosystem. Without predators, the deer population grew to two ...
- Dolly the sheep was named after Dolly Parton, but do you know the reason? Here’s how the world’s first adult-cell clone got its name from the country music legendDolly the sheep made headlines in 1996 when she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell using a technique called so...
- 2 pm to 10 pm work hours more productive than 9 to 5 shift? 3 reasons why the extra 'morning time' is the real problem, reveal expertsA 2 pm to 10 pm work shift may look like a better alternative to the traditional 9 to 5, especially for people who dislike early mornings a...
- H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panicH1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. Ther...
- Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam says one habit will help you burn fat even when you sleep. Research says it can also keep blood sugar in controlWeight loss can be a tedious, long process for many people. Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam shared one foolproof tip to burn fat faster ...
- Can Apple Cider Vinegar help burn belly fat? Here’s what experts want you to knowApple cider vinegar shows modest weight reduction and BMI improvements in some studies. However, research limitations and a retracted study...
- Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always making the best choice: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who travel long distances every day for work aren't always gaining better quality of life from higher pay or cheaper...
- 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...
- Psychology says people who shower at night aren’t lazy or simply looking for better sleep - The everyday habit may reveal more than you thinkShowering at night offers a boundary between daily activities and personal time. Warm baths before sleep can improve sleep quality and redu...
- Psychology says people who need the same pillow position every night may rely on sensory predictabilityPsychology suggests that repeated sensory experiences can become linked to feelings of comfort, familiarity, and expectations about what wi...
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