HOW TINY WOODPECKERS PACK SUCH A PUNCH?
NEW DELHI: New research digs into how tiny woodpeckers deliver devastating strikes to drill into wood. It’s one of nature’s mysteries: How can woodpeckers, the smallest of which weigh less than an ounce, drill permanent holes into massive trees using only their tiny heads? The new research shows that there’s much more at play, anatomically: […]
“Unveiling a Trailblazing Way of Holistic Healing”
Dhanvantari Speaks – As is well known, Ayurveda is among the oldest systems of healing known to humanity, with roots stretching back more than 5,000 years. At its heart stands the revered figure of Lord Dhanvantari, regarded as the divine physician who emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) holding the pot of […]
CAN AI TELL WHEN YOU ARE LYING?
NEW DELHI: A new study is diving deeper into how well artificial intelligence can understand humans by using it to detect human deception. In the study in the Journal of Communication, researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Oklahoma conducted 12 experiments with over 19,000 artificial intelligence (AI) participants to examine how well […]
DAILY CUP OF COFFEE CAN HELP HEART PATIENTS
NEW DELHI: A daily cup of coffee may help prevent irregular heart rhythms, cutting AFib recurrence by 39%. The landmark DECAF study challenges long-standing advice for patients to avoid caffeine. New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to beat […]
HOW TO MAKE SOLID-STATE BATTERIES BETTER AND CHEAPER
NEW DELHI: Researchers have developed a new approach for solid-state batteries, improving their performance while reducing the manufacturing costs. Solid-state batteries are an emerging energy storage technology that could unlock enhanced performance for drones, electronics, and electric vehicles. “The biggest game in town for next-generation batteries is making them all solid-state, allowing for improved safety […]
WHY FIBRE IS IMPORTANT & HOW TO GET MORE OF IT
NEW DELHI: With the fibermaxxing trend making headlines, an expert shares tips on why fiber is important in our diets and how to reach your fiber intake goals . The amount of fiber you consume can have significant impacts on your body. From healthy digestion, to reducing your risk of developing cancer, eating fiber has […]
RESEARCH: DON’T TAKE PAIN-KILLER AFTER FLU SHOT
NEW DELHI: It’s best to avoid common pain relievers after a flu shot because they can dilute the power of the vaccine, experts warn. Ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) dampen the production of necessary antibodies that protect the body against illness, scientists say. Many over-the-counter pain and fever-reducers are classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs […]
INDIA DELAYED DIGGING RARE EARTH RESERVES FOR 15 YEARS
NEW DELHI: India has the minerals, but not the momentum. Despite holding the world’s third-largest rare earth reserves, it still takes up to 15 years to turn discovery into production. It’s a delay that keeps India digging through paperwork while China digs the earth. In this deep-dive by Adithi Gurkar, geologist and explorer Channamallikarjun B. […]
NOT JUST GENES — PARENTS CAN PASS DOWN LONGEVITY ANOTHER WAY
NEW DELHI: Scientists studying tiny roundworms have uncovered how the secrets of a long life can be passed from parents to their offspring — without changing DNA. The discovery shows that when certain cellular structures called lysosomes change in ways that promote longevity, those benefits can travel from body cells to reproductive cells. This information […]
PUNJAB SURGEON EARNS RECOGNITION FOR LANDMARK INNOVATIONS IN CARDIAC CARE
Dr Harinder Singh Bedi Dr H. S. Bedi recognized and awarded for his immense and pathbreaking contributions to cardiovascular surgery Trailblazing Punjab Surgeon Earns Recognition for Landmark Innovations in Cardiac Care New Delhi, On Oct. 12 At a glittering and prestigious ceremony held , Dr Harinder Singh Bedi, an eminent cardiac surgeon and director of […]
