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Category archives: Science & Technology

Craig Wright as Bitcoin creator? Why the search for Satoshi Nakamoto won’t be over

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? For many in the tech world, the identity of bitcoin’s elusive creator has been a long-running parlor game. And the speculation might not be over. Australian entrepreneur Craig Steven Wright, who announced Monday that he founded the digital currency , convinced at least one longtime bitcoin contributor that he’s the real deal. He managed that feat via a technical demonstration involving Nakamoto’s secret bitcoin keys. But […]

 
 
 

Quick 7 Day Waist Reducing Super Drink

This weight loss recipe will not only help you get hydrated, but it will help you flush out toxins and lose weight fast. It is made of organic and healthy ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, grapefruits and raw honey. Apple cider vinegar: It aids with weight loss by regulating blood sugar levels. Insulin will not direct sugar to be stored as fat. Grapefruit juice: It is one of the […]

Top five health benefits of raspberries!

Who doesn’t like to eat raspberries? Well, everyone loves to have this small and sweet in taste fruit. Though the fruit comes in a variety of colours ranging from black, purple, red, orange, golden and white. Red raspberries are the most cultivated one among all of them. Raspberries are not only delicious in taste but they also contains many nutritional benefits which makes them good for health. Here are some […]

 
 
 

Watch video: Top 10 incredible health benefits of pineapples!

Pineapples are normally deemed unhealthy by health professionals and diet experts, due to the high levels of sugar in the tropical fruit. Highly perishable (should be consumed within two days if stored at room temperature and within about a week if refrigerated), the fruit has surprising varied nutritional and health benefits! Because of the high sugar levels, pineapples can be consumed in the form of juice to avail its benefits […]

INDIA GETS DESI GPS::INTERESTING FACTS

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Thursday accomplished the task of developing the country’s own navigation system with the successful launch of IRNSS-1G, the last in the series of seven navigation satellites. Here are 10 things to know about desi ‘GPS’: 12-year mission life Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C33 carrying IRNSS-1G (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) lifted off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space […]

Know the importance of immunization!

Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease. It helps avert thousands of childhood deaths. According to World Health Organization (WHO), each year through immunization, more than 2 million child deaths could be prevented across the globe. Here are some points on why immunization is important: Prevents spread of diseases Immunization prevents spreading of the disease as the risk of an epidemic […]

High-Fructose Diet Can Damage Brain Genes: Study

Fructose, a sugar common in the western diet, can damage hundreds of brain genes in a way that could lead to a range of diseases — from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer’s to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — warns a new study. However, the researchers discovered good news as well: An omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) seems to reverse the harmful changes produced by fructose. […]

 
 
 

Watch: NASA teams up with IMAX for 'A Beautiful Planet'

What if we tell you that now it’s possible for you to enjoy the ethereal and extraordinary experience of space travel without leaving our home planet Earth. No, we are not joking. This’s happening for real!   NASA in collaboration with IMAX and director Toni Myers made a documentary, ‘A Beautiful Earth’ to give us a stunning view of our magnificent blue planet.   The documentary is set to release […]

What Are The Health Benefits Of Mugwort?

Mugwort doesn’t have the prettiest name, but its benefits are potent and plentiful. In traditional Japanese, Korean and Chinese medicine, mugwort  is used for moxibustion, for a wide variety of health issues. This wild weed’s medicinal qualities come from a chemical called thujone, which has been known to treat a variety of health issues. Health Benefits Of Mugwort Period Problems Use Mugwort to stimulate an irregular or suppressed period. This […]

Smartphone apps lead to diminished privacy: Study

Using ‘location aware’ smartphone apps and voluntarily sharing personal information online leads to diminished privacy of the users, a new study has warned. The study argues that “dynamic visibility,” in which technological surveillance is combined with personal information volunteered by individuals online, has led to diminished overall privacy. “Technology is not only used top-down but also bottom-up, with individuals using their own technological devices to share and enhance their visibility […]