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Men lose their Y chromosome as they age: Scientists earlier thought it didn't matter—but now we're learning more

Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determina…

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1 Feb 15
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Is anything in science (physics) ever 100% certain?

Q: Is anything in science (physics) ever 100% certain? Krishna: That depends on which aspect of ‘science’ you are dealing with. Scienc…

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1 Feb 13
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Myth busting : Hot water benefits

Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps? You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend…

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1 Feb 12
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The hazards of hair extensions

Most women use hair extensions these days. However, in the most comprehensive analysis to date, a new study by Silent Spring Institute iden…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Feb 12
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Can human bias affect scientific observations? NO, not in genuine science!

Q: How can human bias affect scientific observations, like in the case of Galaxy rotation direction? Krishna: To offset…

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1 Feb 11
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Why exercise often leads to less weight loss than expected, and why diet plays such a key role

Some people complain that they are not losing much weight despite exercising.   Why is this? Science has another view on this now. Accordin…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Feb 10
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When death is certain, why did living organisms choose to evolve and die?

Q: When death is certain, why did living organisms choose to evolve and die? Krishna:  When organisms come into life, they don’t think abo…

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1 Feb 10
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Scientists Created a 'Universal' Kidney To Match Any Blood Type

After several years of hard work, researchers are closer than ever to a key breakthrough in kidney transplants: being able to transfer kidn…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Feb 9
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How do scientists respond when someone disputes the findings of vaccine safety studies?

Q: How do scientists respond when someone disputes the findings of vaccine safety studies? Krishna:  If ‘someone’ disputes the finding…

Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa

1 Feb 5
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The first night effect: Why is it difficult to sleep in a new place?

Why we sleep poorly in new environments: A brain circuit that keeps animals awake You check into a hotel and toss and turn all night, but y…

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1 Feb 3
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