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Dead NASA Satellite Relay 2 May Have Caused Mysterious 2024 Radio Burst
In June 2024, a mysterious 30-nanosecond radio burst baffled scientists — until they traced it back to a surprising source: Relay 2, a NASA satellite offline since 1967. Researchers believe the signal could have been triggered either by a micrometeorite impact or an electrostatic discharge. The discovery, detailed in a new preprint study, highlig...
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ChatGPT Making People Dumb, Brains Of Youngsters "At Highest Risk": Study
Researchers revealed that ChatGPT users had the lowest brain engagement.
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Feel Older Overnight? Science Says You Might Be Right: Ageing Jumps At Two Stages
The findings challenge the common belief of linear aging, offering new insight into how and when our bodies change most rapidly.
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Man Who Did Not Sleep For 11 Days Reveals Its Impact On His Body
In 1963, Randy Gardner, then only 17 years old, decided to break the world record by not sleeping for over 260 hours.
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Study Reveals Food Items That Can Slow Down Ageing Process
The researchers have found that some plant-based foods with compounds called methyl adaptogens might lead to a decrease in epigenetic age.
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Drinking Coffee Linked With Healthy Ageing In Women; Here Are All The Benefits
A recent study by Harvard researcher Dr. Sara Mahdavi revealed that drinking coffee in midlife supports healthy ageing in women.
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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
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Loneliness And "Feeling Old" At 40? New Study Links It To Early Frailty
A study found that feelings of loneliness, premature ageing, and negative attitudes towards ageing are linked to early signs of frailty in individuals as young as 40, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote healthy ageing a
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A Child's BMI At This Age Can Predict If They Will Be Obese As Adult
The first five years were critical in preventing weight gain in later years, the study highlighted.
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A Simple Selfie Could Reveal Your Odds Of Surviving Cancer, Study Reveals
A team from Mass General Brigham, a non-profit research group in the United States, used the tool called FaceAge, trained using 59,000 photos.
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British Great-Grandma Now Holds Record Of Being Oldest At 115
A British woman, Ethel Caterham, became the world's oldest person aged 115 on Thursday after the death of a Brazilian nun who had held the record, according to research groups.
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Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
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Researchers Find Evidence of Fire Building Techniques in Europe During the Last Ice Age
In the time of the ice age, dating back around 10,000 years, fire was lit by creating various sophisticated hearths of different sizes for purposes such as cooking, heating, or making tools. Scientists found that wood was used as the main fuel, supported by bones and fat later to sustain the fire.
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Humans Survived In "Uninhabitable' Ice Age Climate 25,000 Years Ago: Study
The researchers unearthed 427 artefacts, including stone tools and the first ochre pieces- the red-coloured rock used in ancient art- ever discovered in Tibet.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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Dead NASA Satellite Relay 2 May Have Caused Mysterious 2024 Radio Burst
In June 2024, a mysterious 30-nanosecond radio burst baffled scientists — until they traced it back to a surprising source: Relay 2, a NASA satellite offline since 1967. Researchers believe the signal could have been triggered either by a micrometeorite impact or an electrostatic discharge. The discovery, detailed in a new preprint study, highlig...
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ChatGPT Making People Dumb, Brains Of Youngsters "At Highest Risk": Study
Researchers revealed that ChatGPT users had the lowest brain engagement.
-
Feel Older Overnight? Science Says You Might Be Right: Ageing Jumps At Two Stages
The findings challenge the common belief of linear aging, offering new insight into how and when our bodies change most rapidly.
-
Man Who Did Not Sleep For 11 Days Reveals Its Impact On His Body
In 1963, Randy Gardner, then only 17 years old, decided to break the world record by not sleeping for over 260 hours.
-
Study Reveals Food Items That Can Slow Down Ageing Process
The researchers have found that some plant-based foods with compounds called methyl adaptogens might lead to a decrease in epigenetic age.
-
Drinking Coffee Linked With Healthy Ageing In Women; Here Are All The Benefits
A recent study by Harvard researcher Dr. Sara Mahdavi revealed that drinking coffee in midlife supports healthy ageing in women.
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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
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Loneliness And "Feeling Old" At 40? New Study Links It To Early Frailty
A study found that feelings of loneliness, premature ageing, and negative attitudes towards ageing are linked to early signs of frailty in individuals as young as 40, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors to promote healthy ageing a
-
A Child's BMI At This Age Can Predict If They Will Be Obese As Adult
The first five years were critical in preventing weight gain in later years, the study highlighted.
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A Simple Selfie Could Reveal Your Odds Of Surviving Cancer, Study Reveals
A team from Mass General Brigham, a non-profit research group in the United States, used the tool called FaceAge, trained using 59,000 photos.
-
British Great-Grandma Now Holds Record Of Being Oldest At 115
A British woman, Ethel Caterham, became the world's oldest person aged 115 on Thursday after the death of a Brazilian nun who had held the record, according to research groups.
-
Study Links Extra 15 Minutes Of Sleep To Improved Cognitive Function In Adolescents
A new study involving 3,222 adolescents aged 9-14 found that an extra 15 minutes of sleep per night can improve cognitive functions such as reading, problem-solving, and focus.
-
Researchers Find Evidence of Fire Building Techniques in Europe During the Last Ice Age
In the time of the ice age, dating back around 10,000 years, fire was lit by creating various sophisticated hearths of different sizes for purposes such as cooking, heating, or making tools. Scientists found that wood was used as the main fuel, supported by bones and fat later to sustain the fire.
-
Humans Survived In "Uninhabitable' Ice Age Climate 25,000 Years Ago: Study
The researchers unearthed 427 artefacts, including stone tools and the first ochre pieces- the red-coloured rock used in ancient art- ever discovered in Tibet.
-
Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
