The Hindu publishes science quiz on strange stars
The Hindu's Science Quiz section features a quiz titled 'On Strange stars'. The quiz allows readers to engage with content on hypothetical stellar objects. Readers must register and log in to post…
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Chennai adolescent prediabetes, obesity surge 17 years, study finds
Prediabetes and obesity among adolescent school children in Chennai have risen sharply over 17 years, a new study reports. Researchers compared data from 954 students aged 12-19 surveyed in 2023 with 1,080…
Sunkarametta PHC chosen for Tata Sanjeevani digital nerve centre
The Hindu reports that Sunkarametta Primary Health Centre in Alluri Sitarama Raju district has been selected as the pilot site for the Tata Sanjeevani Digital Nerve Centre, a free digital health platform.…
Mosquitoes pick favourite humans using scent and body heat
Mosquitoes are picky biters, and science has decoded their dating app. They track carbon dioxide from breath, body heat, and especially a person's unique skin scent. A 2023 study in Current Biology…
Nighttime Nose Block: Dr Subrata Das Lists Causes
Nasal congestion often worsens at night due to several physiological changes, NDTV reports citing Dr Subrata Das. Lying down increases blood flow to the nose, while allergens like dust mites in bedding…
NRS Hospital removes 14-inch tumour from woman’s abdomen
A 40-year-old woman from Taltala has been discharged from NRS Hospital in Kolkata after doctors removed a 14-inch (36 cm) malignant tumour from her abdomen. The tumour, a rare myxoid liposarcoma, had…
Asteroid Apophis to pass 32,000 km from Earth in 2029
Asteroid Apophis, roughly 340 metres across, will pass within 32,000 km of Earth on 13 April 2029, closer than geostationary satellites. Nasa says the flyby will be visible to the naked eye…
Carbs, not just meat, fuelled human brain evolution, study says
A study published in Science argues that carbohydrates, not just meat, were essential for human brain evolution. Researchers modelled the macronutrient needs of hominins over four million years and found that dietary…
Sweet potatoes: vitamin A content varies by variety
Sweet potatoes, known as shakarkandi in India, are rich in beta-carotene, fibre, and antioxidants, supporting eye health, immunity, and skin. However, claims that every sweet potato provides 400% of the daily vitamin…
Study identifies diabetes, hearing loss as key dementia factors in India
Diabetes, hearing loss, physical inactivity and undernourishment are critical modifiable risk factors for dementia in India, a review of 25 years of data published in Alzheimer's and Dementia has found. The Rutgers…
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IO Repro: Repro test after fix 2 Oct. Safe to trash.