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Grinding up fish to feed to fish is ‘absurd’: fears over UN aquaculture plan

Huge rollout of fish farms could harm ecosystems and threaten vulnerable communities’ food sources, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

5 Monsoon Productivity Habits Indian Professionals in High-Rainfall Cities Swear By

1. Front-load the day before the rain peaksIn cities like Mumbai and Kochi, the heaviest rainfall typically arrives between noon and 4 PM during peak monsoon months. Professionals who have figured this out treat the early morning window, roughly 6 AM to 10 AM, as protected time. Deep work, client…

Times Life · Aug 17

How Bar-Headed Geese Cross the Himalayas and What Their Migration Reveals About Altitude Endurance

The route, in numbersBar-headed geese (Anser indicus) breed on the high-altitude lakes of Central Asia, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia, China, and winter on the Indian subcontinent, including the wetlands of Assam, Rajasthan, and the Gangetic plains. Twice a year, they cross the Himalayas. The recorded ceiling for this flight is 7,290…

Times Life · Jul 20

Sikhi Called It Seva. Science Now Calls It the Happiness Advantage. Both Are Right.

The helper's high is not a metaphorIn 1988, sociologist Allan Luks surveyed over 3,000 volunteers across the United States and found that more than 90 percent reported a distinct physical sensation after helping others, warmth, energy, and a calm that lasted hours. He called it the "helper's high." Neuroscientists later…

Times Life · Jul 10

mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirms

Billions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe COVID-19, across all age groups and health conditions. Researchers emphasize that serious side effects are rare, with benefits far outweighing risks. This technology, now proven, holds immense promise for future vaccines and personalized…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds

In today’s attention economy, social media platforms, entertainment apps and news feeds all compete for our focus.

The Conversation · Jun 3

Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress

Researchers at the University of Plymouth recently confirmed what board game fans and role-playing game (RPG) enthusiasts have known for decades: that tabletop games “enhance well-being, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement.”

The Conversation · May 18

‘My ideas are a little revolutionary’: ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

Her research popularised the idea of the wood wide web, but the scientific backlash was brutal. As the author of The Mother Tree returns to the forest in a new book, she discusses her battle to reimagine our relationship with nature

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright

Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn’t respond instantly and a GPS that always reflects where you were a second ago. To stay on course, you must constantly infer how to steer the wheel from outdated information.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025

Managing soil fertilization levels can make for more efficient and productive crops

Modern crops are often excessively fertilized, which boost yields in the short term but also harms the environment due to nutrient runoffs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025