Diabetes hurts men, women differently: Men face heart and kidney risks, women battle mental health crisis, study showsNew research reveals type two diabetes affects men and women differently. Men face greater heart and kidney disease risks, while women expe...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
A 1994 study placed tire reefs in concrete canals in California and Arizona; invertebrate densities tripled, and fish densities rose 20-fold near reefsConcrete canals, while conserving water, harmed aquatic ecosystems. Researchers tested old tires to create habitats for canal wildlife. Inv...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limitBy utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. Thi...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
A 2026 Australian study finds controlled breathing may reduce addiction cravings after scientists analyzed 20 studies involving 1,249 people; researchers found breathing-based interventions significantly lowered cravings for nicotine, alcohol and other drugsA new study found controlled breathing significantly lowers cravings for various substances. This simple intervention shows promise as a lo...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
In a 2015 Deakin University study, crushed waste glass replaced 30% of concrete sand; after 28 days, the recycled mix was 6% stronger than conventional concreteAustralian researchers found that crushed glass strengthens concrete mixtures effectively. Replacing sand with up to thirty percent recycle...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The fa...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
Canada updates visa processing times; Study, Super Visa waits rise for IndiansCanada updated visa processing times, increasing study permit waits for Indian applicants. Indian applicants now face a seven-week wait for...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally todayRice paddies are known for methane emissions. But UC Irvine researchers found another atmospheric connection worth watching. Flooded rice f...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Making smarter study abroad decisions amid visa and ROI uncertaintyIndian students now prioritize career outcomes and affordability over brand prestige abroad. Visa security and degree return on investment ...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
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%Although they can be extremely tedious and boring, doing regular household chores can help you live longer. Some studies have shown that pe...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
In 1995, NASA ditched space for an experiment and got spiders stoned on marijuana, caffeine, chloral hydrate, etc.; one of these made spiders’ webs wonky and disorganised. It was not marijuanaUsually, NASA is synonymous with space missions and exploring the cosmos. Yet one time, the researchers at NASA became temporary behavioura...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Studying in America is anything but a dream nowThe US education-to-employment route is becoming costlier for Indian students. Annual costs at 16 colleges have crossed $100,000, while a p...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't soldThree-year bachelor’s degrees are expanding across the US as colleges seek to cut education costs and help students enter the workforce fas...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM 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