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The plateau does not look special at first. Dry ground. Pale rock. Wind moving through long grass. It is the kind of place people pass without slowing down. Yet beneath this quiet surface, something old has been waiting. In central Bolivia, inside Torotoro National Park, stone slabs carry the marks of movement from a vanished…
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,…
A piece of space debris is the focus of the closest attention of astronomers worldwide as scientists evaluate a rare, but very dramatic, option. A collision of asteroid 2024 YR4, approximately 60 metres long, with the Moon in December 2032 could result in an impact visible from Earth due to the enormous force. Researchers, however,…
Ice might appear as a weird construction material, but still, ice on Mars can be the base for human civilisations in the future. Scientists are convinced that frozen water could be the means of survival and the source of prosperity of people on Mars.The idea of building cities on Mars has been a fantasy of…
Garlic mouthwash has become a popular choice among people who desire an effective but gentle antimicrobial agent for their oral hygiene routine. Generally, the use of chemical agents like chlorhexidine has been prevalent in the market of mouthwashes; however, they have their known disadvantages, such as teeth stains, temporary taste changes, and irritation. So in…
It is unsettling to imagine that a stool sample could reveal how much time a critically ill patient may have left, yet emerging research suggests that the gut microbiome might be a powerful indicator of survival during life-threatening illness. Scientists studying severe infections, shock and respiratory failure have identified patterns in faecal metabolites that strongly…
A new experimental weight loss pill is giving hope to scientists that people may soon burn fat without losing precious muscle or fighting constant loss of appetite. Early human trials of the medication suggest it may offer an alternative to the current injectable medications that generally come with muscle loss and gut side effects. Double-edged…
A new textile inspired by one of nature’s most visually striking birds is reshaping how scientists and designers think about colour, light and material engineering. Researchers at Cornell University have created what is currently recognised as the darkest fabric ever developed, a textile that absorbs almost all visible light and retains its depth of colour…
Pune: Two astronomers from Pune-based National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have discovered what could be one of the earliest spiral galaxies ever detected, complete with clearly observable arms, just like our own Milky Way.It’s a surprising discovery, said astronomers Rashi Jain and Yogesh Wadadekar, who named the…
Forget expensive supplements! A simple snack, can significantly boost your brain health. Research shows daily consumption improves blood flow to the brain and enhances memory in older adults. This affordable powerhouse, rich in protein and healthy fats, offers a delicious way to support cognitive function and vascular health, potentially warding off age-related decline. There are…
