Nature & Science
Deficiency of Vitamin D might increase risk of addiction to opioids: Research
According to a new study, vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction.
18.5 million year old vine fossil as new species: Study
An 18.5 million-year-old fossil found in Panama researchers at the Cornell University provides evidence of a new species and is the oldest reliable example of a climbing woody vine
Scientist duo awarded the Nobel Prize 2021 for work on sense of touch
Two US-based scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize 2021 in Medicine on Monday for their discoveries of temperature and touch sensors.
Begusarai, India’s Bihar State, Tops 2023’s Most Polluted Cities Worldwide
A recent report by IQAir has shed light on the alarming state of air quality across the globe, with India emerging as a focal point in the crisis. According to the findings, almost all of the 100 cities with the worst ai
Combining body shape with BMI better predictor of cancer risk
BMI is a simple way of measuring body fat from the weight and height of a person Washington [US] – A new research being presented online this year, suggests that a measure of body shape should be used alongside bod