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Dog pees when you say hello? What submissive urination actually means

The puddle appears the second you crouch down to say hello. Your dog isn't confused about where to go, it knows perfectly well. The small release of urine is a social signal, one that dogs have been using with each other long before they lived with people. What the dog…

Times Pets · Oct 27

Mona Lisa may have had alopecia, explaining her missing brows and lashes

Mona Lisa alopecia is the diagnosis proposed in a new medical study of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous portrait, suggesting the sitter's missing eyebrows and eyelashes were caused by alopecia areata universalis, an autoimmune condition that removes hair from the entire body. The study ‘ Alopecia areata universalis in Leonardo…

The Times of India · Oct 24

47 Weird And Wonderful Human Body Facts That Prove You Are Far More Fascinating Than You Think

Human bodies are weird. Some people can almost bend backwards. Others, grow up with a sixth finger. And the more we learn, the weirder it gets. The list of body facts is in the article.

Bored Panda · Oct 21

Noise pollution is a serious but often forgotten public health problem

The human body is remarkably good at getting used to the environment around it. You’ve probably experienced this if you’ve ever gone to a matinee and emerged from the dark theater into sunshine. Your eyes sting, so you squint and shield your face until they adjust to the bright sunlight.

The Conversation · Sep 21

“40 Years Of Hiding These”: 85 Rare And Unexpected Body Quirks That Left People Fascinated

The human body is pretty amazing, and I mean that in the true sense of the word: it’s both impressive and, at times, genuinely surprising. Beyond the obvious differences in how we look, we’re all unique in ways we might never expect. While some body quirks are more common than…

Bored Panda · Sep 11

Generic vs Branded Medicines in India: What Actually Changes in the Drug When You Switch

The active ingredient is the same. The rest is negotiable.Every branded drug and its generic version must contain the same active pharmaceutical ingredient at the same dosage. That is not a marketing claim, it is a legal requirement under India's Drugs and Cosmetics Act, enforced by the Central Drugs Standard…

Times Life · Sep 3

Three discoveries that transformed how we understand nutrition

When we think about nutrition, we almost always picture the same key players: the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and, perhaps, the gut microbiota. However, the human body is not made up of isolated compartments. Eating is not just about introducing food into the digestive tract, it also involves salivating,…

The Conversation · Sep 1

Pichavaram: Tamil Nadu's Most Stunning Mangrove Forest That the State Has Barely Told Anyone About

The water between the rootsThe water at Pichavaram doesn't move the way water usually moves. It sits between the roots of the mangrove trees like something that has decided to stay, dark, still, cut into channels so narrow your wooden boat barely fits through. You can reach out and touch…

Times Life · Aug 31

What the Hindu Lunar Calendar Actually Tracks That the Solar Calendar Entirely Misses

The Solar Calendar Counts. The Lunar Calendar Qualifies.Every date on the Gregorian calendar marks a position: how far Earth has travelled around the Sun since January 1st. That's useful. It keeps harvests, tax filings, and train schedules in order. But it tells you nothing about the quality of a given…

Times Life · Aug 30

In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?

In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The facility studies how the human body responds to microgravity-like conditions. Its bedrest studies help researchers examine changes in bones, muscles, balance, vision and coordination and test measures that could…

The Economic Times · Aug 27