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Blog | Who Is 'Natural'? The Selective Science Behind Testosterone 'Bans'
While testosterone takes centre stage in disputes of this nature, regulatory bodies often ignore other factors affecting athletic performance, without proper scientific backing and justification.
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Diabetes: 7 Low-GI Fruits Diabetics Can Enjoy Guilt-Free This Summer
While fruits contain natural sugars, they also provide essential nutrients and fiber. The key is to select fruits with a low glycemic index (GI).
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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to Launch in India Soon; Live Translation Feature Rolls Out Widely
Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced several new features for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The live translation feature has been expanded to all the markets in which the smart glasses are available, enabling users to converse in English and select other languages in real time, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Meta says it will soon introduce ...
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New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
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Why The Tibetan Plateau Holds The Key To A New Era Of Human Evolution
A new study reveals that Tibetan communities have developed unique adaptations to survive in the low-oxygen conditions of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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ONGC Apprentice 2024: Registration Deadline Extended, Check Details
The selection of apprentices will be based on a merit list determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
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Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
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Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab Nearly a Year After Announcement
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), located in Doha, has activated the ‘Digital Assets Lab’ that is aimed at enabling the development, testing, and commercialisation of Web3 services. As part of this initiative, leading Web3 firms such as Polygon, Partior, and ALT Realtech have been selected to develop blockchain-based solutions tailored to their...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Are You A Morning Person? Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors
New research suggests that individuals who are naturally early risers may have inherited genetic variants from Neanderthals.
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Viral Beauty Trend Alert: Eat 3 Carrots A Day For A Natural Skin Tan
According to a viral new beauty hack, carrots can give you a natural tan to your skin
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Opinion: The Era Of Reforms
While critics have been quick to label this assessment as selective, it's hard to dispute the comprehensive nature of the reforms undertaken in the last nine years.
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ESA Astronaut Candidates for Artemis II Lunar Mission Announced: All Details
The European Space Agency on Wednesday announced the names of seven astronauts that would be trained by the agency to embark on NASA's Artemis II moon mission. Astronauts from France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and the UK will train for the US space agency's upcoming 'Lunar Gateway' orbiting module, and three astronauts will be selected for the missi...
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Samsung and iFixit Start Selling Repair Parts for Select Galaxy Devices as Part of Self-Repair Programme
Samsung in collaboration with iFixit will let interested customers repair their Galaxy smartphones on their own by giving them access to genuine parts, repair tools, along with intuitive and visual step-by-step repair guides.
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Blog | Who Is 'Natural'? The Selective Science Behind Testosterone 'Bans'
While testosterone takes centre stage in disputes of this nature, regulatory bodies often ignore other factors affecting athletic performance, without proper scientific backing and justification.
-
Diabetes: 7 Low-GI Fruits Diabetics Can Enjoy Guilt-Free This Summer
While fruits contain natural sugars, they also provide essential nutrients and fiber. The key is to select fruits with a low glycemic index (GI).
-
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to Launch in India Soon; Live Translation Feature Rolls Out Widely
Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced several new features for the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The live translation feature has been expanded to all the markets in which the smart glasses are available, enabling users to converse in English and select other languages in real time, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Meta says it will soon introduce ...
-
New Study Suggests Dogs May Have Domesticated Themselves for Food
A recent study explores the possibility that early wolves self-domesticated by staying near human settlements for food. Over thousands of years, wolves with more tolerant temperaments may have had better access to resources and selectively bred with similar mates. This natural selection process might have led to the domesticated dogs we know today....
-
Why The Tibetan Plateau Holds The Key To A New Era Of Human Evolution
A new study reveals that Tibetan communities have developed unique adaptations to survive in the low-oxygen conditions of the Tibetan Plateau.
-
Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
-
ONGC Apprentice 2024: Registration Deadline Extended, Check Details
The selection of apprentices will be based on a merit list determined by the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
-
Human Evolution Unfolding Before Us In The High Altitudes Of Tibetan Plateau
A new study by Cynthia Beall of Case Western Reserve University reveals how Tibetan communities have evolved over 10,000 years to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the Tibetan Plateau.
-
Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab Nearly a Year After Announcement
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), located in Doha, has activated the ‘Digital Assets Lab’ that is aimed at enabling the development, testing, and commercialisation of Web3 services. As part of this initiative, leading Web3 firms such as Polygon, Partior, and ALT Realtech have been selected to develop blockchain-based solutions tailored to their...
-
Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
-
Are You A Morning Person? Thank Your Neanderthal Ancestors
New research suggests that individuals who are naturally early risers may have inherited genetic variants from Neanderthals.
-
Viral Beauty Trend Alert: Eat 3 Carrots A Day For A Natural Skin Tan
According to a viral new beauty hack, carrots can give you a natural tan to your skin
-
Opinion: The Era Of Reforms
While critics have been quick to label this assessment as selective, it's hard to dispute the comprehensive nature of the reforms undertaken in the last nine years.
-
ESA Astronaut Candidates for Artemis II Lunar Mission Announced: All Details
The European Space Agency on Wednesday announced the names of seven astronauts that would be trained by the agency to embark on NASA's Artemis II moon mission. Astronauts from France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and the UK will train for the US space agency's upcoming 'Lunar Gateway' orbiting module, and three astronauts will be selected for the missi...
-
Samsung and iFixit Start Selling Repair Parts for Select Galaxy Devices as Part of Self-Repair Programme
Samsung in collaboration with iFixit will let interested customers repair their Galaxy smartphones on their own by giving them access to genuine parts, repair tools, along with intuitive and visual step-by-step repair guides.
