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A groundbreaking study in Science Advances reveals that Earth’s tectonic plates are breaking apart under the Cascadia subduction zone. Geologists from Louisiana State University and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory used high-resolution seismic imaging, similar to an ‘ultrasound’ of the Earth. They noticed the Juan de Fuca plate is fracturing into smaller pieces as it sinks…
Wooden cutting boards, prized for their knife-friendliness and natural beauty, face deterioration due to moisture cycles. This repeated wetting and drying causes fibre separation and cracking The timelessness of a solid wood cutting board set upon the countertop speaks for itself with its durability and gentleness towards expensive chef knives, not to mention that it…
NEW DELHI: The opposition on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of “cracking the whip of inflation on the public,” after LPG cylinder prices were hiked across the country. The price of a 14.2-kg domestic cylinder was increased by Rs 60, while the cost of a 19-kg commercial…
Winter mornings have a way of slowing everything down. You step outside, already late, and your car windshield is sealed under a thick sheet of ice. Scraping takes forever. Pouring boiling water is risky. And blasting the defroster feels like waiting for paint to dry.There is a simpler, safer method that has been quietly making…
Against all odds: From learning how to hold a pencil to mastering academic challenges, his journey has been full of hurdles, Manvendra’s mom said. MEERUT: When the Union Public Service Commission declared the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025 results on Dec 17, Manvendra Singh’s name appeared with an All India Rank of 112, securing his…
Cracking knuckles creates a gas cavity in fluid; it makes noise but causes no damage Nearly everyone who cracks their knuckles has heard the same warning at some point: keep doing that and your hands will grow, your joints will suffer, and arthritis will follow. The habit has long carried a reputation for causing damage,…
Feeling stuck at work? Employees are increasingly experiencing “quiet cracking,” a silent struggle with workplace unhappiness that leads to disengagement and reduced performance. This trend, a precursor to “quiet quitting,” sees individuals performing their duties but feeling detached and unfulfilled. Many remain in their roles due to economic uncertainty, despite their dissatisfaction. Work cultures have…
Cracking knuckles comes with a sense of satisfaction and most of the time with a warning about how it can weaken the grip. But how much of this is rooted in medical reality, and how much is simply myth? Behind the audible snap lies a mix of science, speculation, and centuries-old folklore, leaving many to…
Cracking one’s neck is a common habit followed by many in order to relieve stiffness or discomfort in the neck. However, there has been debate and speculation regarding whether this seemingly innocuous act could result in serious consequences, even as serious as a stroke.While we are at it, let’s hear an expert take on it,…
For many, the sharp pop of a cracked neck brings instant relief, often mistaken for a sign of tension release or improved mobility. The practice, however, extends far beyond the familiar sound and fleeting comfort. As musculoskeletal specialists caution, habitual or forceful neck cracking can compromise delicate cervical structures and, in rare but severe cases,…
