A new study has determined that painting the roofs white can help in reducing the impact of global warming in your city. The study simulated the effects of painting roofs white to reflect incoming solar rays and found that it could help cool cities and reduce the effects of global warming. “Our research demonstrates that white roofs, at least in theory, can be an effective method for reducing urban heat,” […]
There is an entire, submerged and unrecognised continent that has been hiding until now, according to scientists. New Zealand is sitting on top of the geological entity, most of which sits underneath the South Pacific and so can’t be seen, according to a major new paper. In a paper published in the Geological Society of America’s Journal, researchers explain that Zealandia measures five million sq km which is about two […]
Children should not consume soda, sweetened beverages, pizza and salty food, biscuits, yogurt regularly as they are not good for health. A new study has revealed that kids who consume these foods regularly increases the risk of liver disease in them. Researchers from Bambino Gesu Hospital in Italy said, dietary fructose increases serum uric acid concentrations. Both uric acid concentration and fructose consumption may be high in individuals with non-alcoholic […]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) looks set to blaze a new trail with the upcoming launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C 37 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. If all goes well, ISRO’s workhorse launcher will lift off on Wednesday carrying a suite of 104 satellites in one go. This includes 101 nano-satellites (weighing below 10 kilograms each) from five countries — the United States, Netherlands, Israel, Kazakhstan […]
Research suggests that Einstein’s Constant may still have a part to play in accounting for dark energy. Astronomers are testing an idea developed by Albert Einstein about a century ago to resolve a longstanding puzzle over what is driving the accelerated expansion of the universe. Researchers have long sought to determine how the universe’s accelerated expansion is being driven. Calculations in a new study by researchers at the University of […]
Iyou are one of those who suffer from asthma, then it is highly recommended to consume fish oil. Fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and is extremely beneficial for asthma patients, new study revealed. The findings, led by researchers at University of Rochester in New York, found that omega-3 fatty acid products can reduce the production of IgE — the antibodies that cause allergic reactions and asthma […]
It seems like every other day, there is a super food making its debut in the market. The latest on the list is the reishi mushroom. This beautiful red mushroom that looks almost like a work of art, has been used for many medicinal purposes for several years, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, the Chinese have been reaping the benefits of reishi mushroom tea for thousands of years […]
According to a new study conducted by researchers, brief stair climbing can have major benefits for heart. Researchers recruited 31 sedentary but otherwise healthy women and tested the effect of two different protocols, each of which required a 10-minute time commitment, including warm-up, cool down and recovery periods. The exercise sessions were conducted three times a week over the course of six weeks. “Stair climbing is a form of exercise […]
Dr. Vishal Rao, an oncologist and head and neck surgeon at the Bangalore-based HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Center, writes about the debate on food safety in India and how it is related to cancer. A 45-year-old man presented himself to an oncologist with the typical symptoms of stomach cancer. His worst fears came true, the biopsy reports showed positive results. He led an extremely healthy lifestyle; exercised regularly, maintained a […]
Low level of atmospheric oxygen in Earth’s middle ages held back evolution for two billion years, a new research has claimed, raising fresh questions about the origins of life on our planet. Professor Tim Lenton and Stuart Daines of the University of Exeter in the UK, created a computer model to explain how oxygen stabilised at low levels and failed to rise, despite oxygen already being produced by early photosynthesis. […]
