The Human Body
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Waxing eloquent: What bodily secretions tell us about our health
They may seem repugnant but they are important.
Dan Baumgardt, The Conversation
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What is the lactic acid bacteria that is found in the gut?
Lactobacillus brevis is a superstar when it comes to fermentation – producing lactic acid, acetic acid and carbon dioxide during the process.
Leanne Timpson, The Conversation
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Explained: Why fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim
To understand the phenomenon requires knowing a bit about the autonomic nervous system.
Guy German, The Conversation
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Cracking joints doesn’t cause arthritis and could even serve a useful purpose
Why do people do it, is it harmful, what makes the noises and what would happen if our joints were not able to crack?
Neil Tuttle, The Conversation
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Even the young can die during sex, finds a new study
In more than half the cases of sudden cardiac death during sex, the heart was found to be structurally normal.
David C Gaze, The Conversation
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Understanding the science of ageing that Jeff Bezos wants to conquer
Ageing happens on cellular level – it isn’t just a change in how we feel or look.
Daniel M Davis, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How do some people live past 100 years? Studying rare mutations may crack the scientific mystery
Over 60% of centenarians have genetic changes that alter the genes which regulate growth in early life.
Richard Faragher, The Conversation & Nir Barzilai, The Conversation
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Why we find the sound of our voice cringeworthy
The discomfort is probably due to a mix of physiology and psychology.
Neel Bhatt, The Conversation
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No, not everything about men’s sexual behaviour can be explained by testosterone
The sex hormone has been mislabelled – and too often used to excuse inappropriate actions.
Matthew Gutmann, Aeon
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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The buzz: The science of why coffee wakes you in the morning
The main active ingredients in coffee are caffeine and a suite of antioxidants.
Thomas Merritt, The Conversation
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Born this way: Evolution has hardwired us to be lazy
A study shows that it takes us less effort to embrace mechanism of a sedentary lifestyle – escalators, elevators, cars.
Boris Cheval, The Conversation, Matthieu Boisgontier, The Conversation & Philippe Sarrazin, The Conversation
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Food habits to drug use: A person’s fingerprints can reveal a lot more than just identity
Research indicates that a fingerprint could give a molecular signature that could reveal aspects of an individual’s lifestyle and environment.
Melanie Bailey, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket