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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Back Pain In School Children: Causes, Symptoms And What Parents Should Know
Children's back pain is rising due to heavy bags, poor posture, screen time, and low activity.
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Danish Couple's 7,000 km India Journey To Find Adopted Son's Mother
In a quiet corner of Telangana's Adilabad district, a couple from Denmark, Louis and Rasmus, have travelled thousands of miles to India in search of the birth mother of their adopted son, Arjun, also known as Danish.
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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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28 Major US Cities Are Sinking, Including NYC and Chicago, Satellite Study Finds
A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chipset With Topological Core Architecture Could Boost Quantum Computing
Microsoft announced the development of the Majorana 1 chipset on Wednesday, highlighting a breakthrough in quantum computing. The Redmond-based tech giant has been researching new materials and architectures for 17 years and now claims to have developed the world's first 'topoconductor' — a material that exists in a distinct state beyond solids, ...
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NISAR Satellite by NASA and ISRO to Monitor Earth Like Never Before
NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite will soon launch to monitor Earth's changing surface with dual-band radar. The mission will capture precise data on land deformation, ice-sheet movements, and vegetation. This first-of-its-kind collaboration combines NASA’s L-band radar expertise with ISRO’s S-band radar capabilities, ensuring comprehensive insig...
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Back Pain In School Children: Causes, Symptoms And What Parents Should Know
Children's back pain is rising due to heavy bags, poor posture, screen time, and low activity.
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Danish Couple's 7,000 km India Journey To Find Adopted Son's Mother
In a quiet corner of Telangana's Adilabad district, a couple from Denmark, Louis and Rasmus, have travelled thousands of miles to India in search of the birth mother of their adopted son, Arjun, also known as Danish.
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Is The School Bag Burden Literally Deforming India's Future? Here's What Data And Doctors Say
School bags weighing far more than the recommended 10% of body weight are causing posture issues, chronic pain and long-term spinal risks in Indian students. New government data, NEP 2020 reforms and orthopaedic experts reveal the true scale of the b
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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28 Major US Cities Are Sinking, Including NYC and Chicago, Satellite Study Finds
A new satellite study has revealed that 28 of the most populous U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, are sinking by up to 10 millimetres yearly. Researchers found that groundwater extraction is the key driver behind this trend, raising silent but serious threats to infrastructure, even in inland cities not typically prone to such risks.
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chipset With Topological Core Architecture Could Boost Quantum Computing
Microsoft announced the development of the Majorana 1 chipset on Wednesday, highlighting a breakthrough in quantum computing. The Redmond-based tech giant has been researching new materials and architectures for 17 years and now claims to have developed the world's first 'topoconductor' — a material that exists in a distinct state beyond solids, ...
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NISAR Satellite by NASA and ISRO to Monitor Earth Like Never Before
NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite will soon launch to monitor Earth's changing surface with dual-band radar. The mission will capture precise data on land deformation, ice-sheet movements, and vegetation. This first-of-its-kind collaboration combines NASA’s L-band radar expertise with ISRO’s S-band radar capabilities, ensuring comprehensive insig...
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
