It was a single lightning flash that streaked across the Great Plains for 515 miles, from eastern Texas nearly all the way to Kansas City, setting a new world record. “We call it megaflash lightning and we’re just now figuring out the mechanics of how and why it occurs,” said Randy Cerveny, an Arizona State…
If scientists are to better understand whether the genes that let us safely welcome the weekend with a cold beer or enjoy a bottle of wine with dinner began with apes eating fermented fruit, then the habit needs a name, according to a new study. “Scrumping” is the name coined in a paper led by…
Researchers at the University of Zürich found that two microbial metabolites increased with age and promoted vascular dysfunction, linking microbiome shifts to cardiovascular decline. Image credit:© Istock, Kriscole Over half of the human body is not even human. Everyone carries almost 40 trillion bacterial cells, forming their microbiome, which play various roles in different organs,…
M. Ranganathan delivering a motivational speech at Erattupetta Government Higher Secondary School. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT M. Ranganathan, a native of Theni in Tamil Nadu, was busy cutting a tree on the premises of the Erattupetta Government Higher Secondary School when a sudden downpour disrupted the work. He and his fellow labourers rushed to…
1. Introduction to Plant and Animal Interdependence The relationship between plants and animals is one of the foundational aspects of life on Earth. These two groups of organisms have co-evolved for millions of years, shaping the ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles that sustain life. Their interactions are crucial for the maintenance of biodiversity, food chains, and…
Introduction Human psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. It seeks to understand the internal processes, mental functions, and behaviors that govern how individuals think, feel, and act. From daily decision-making to complex emotional experiences, psychology plays an integral role in shaping every aspect of human life. In a world increasingly…
Nikhil inamdar BBC News, Mumbai Getty Images Companies like TCS rely on cheap skilled labour to produce software for global clients at low costs India’s showpiece software industry is facing a moment of reckoning. The country’s biggest private sector employer Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – also its largest IT services company – has announced it…
Shaimaa Khalil Japan Correspondent BBC Japanese politics is a usually steady ship, verging on the boring most of the time. Not anymore. Last Sunday, a once obscure far-right party, Sanseito, surged from one to 15 seats in the elections, making them a serious contender in Japan’s political scene. With their “Japanese First” slogan, riffing off…
Leana Hosea & Saroj Pathirana Neckeda, Sri Lanka Aerial footage shows the X-Press Pearl breaking up and sinking Four years after a stricken cargo ship caused the largest plastic spill ever recorded, volunteers on Sri Lanka’s beaches are still sifting kilograms of tiny, toxic plastic pellets from the sand. Billions of plastic nurdles, as they…
Family financial management is a critical aspect of ensuring a stable economic future for households. It involves the strategic planning and execution of financial activities to effectively meet the needs and goals of all family members. One of the foundational principles of managing family finances is budgeting. A well-structured budget serves as a financial roadmap,…
