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Leftover Hardware Doctors Spotted Inside a Kidney Turned Out to Be Their Own Buckled Scope

A smooth, metallic-looking object inside a kidney was the doctor's own bent scope. A new case report shows how expectation can fool the eye.

Medical Daily

How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide

The instinct to “do your own research” when it comes to your health is a good one. The challenge often is not lack of information, but the opposite.

The Conversation

A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to livestock industries and animal health. The tick carries diseases like heartwater and African tick-bite fever. These pathogens can affect cattle and, in some cases, humans. Disease prevention efforts must adapt…

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Hidden in 18 New York City restaurants, air pollution in kitchen spaces reached a median PM2.5 level of 79.6 micrograms per cubic meter, and scientists say some spikes climbed into the thousands, raising new questions about what restaurant workers breathe all shift

Restaurant kitchens are often hotter and noisier, but a new study reveals a hidden danger: dangerously high levels of fine particulate pollution. Researchers found indoor kitchen air quality can plummet during cooking, exceeding outdoor safety standards significantly. This invisible threat poses serious health risks to hospitality workers, highlighting the critical…

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ENDO 2026 Study: DEHP Plastic Chemical Found in Medical Devices and Toys Linked to Lifelong Anxiety After Early Exposure

ENDO 2026 study June 17, 2026: prenatal DEHP exposure produced elevated adult anxiety in male rats even after all exposure ended. GABA agonists and testosterone reversed the effect.

Medical Daily

Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the Moon

A small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon. This lunar fragment could have been blasted into space by a powerful impact. Studying it offers a glimpse into Earth-Moon history. Planetary defense systems successfully identified…

The Economic Times

Why Princess Diana’s walk through an Angolan minefield shocked the world

Princess Diana's walk through an Angolan minefield became a powerful symbol, transforming a distant humanitarian crisis into a visible, personal urgency. The image powerfully conveyed the devastating, lifelong impact of landmines on civilians, transcending abstract data. This iconic moment highlighted the critical need for demining and victim support, leaving a…

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Northern water snake size explained: Why this harmless snake can look massive

Northern water snakes are common in eastern North America. These snakes are harmless and not venomous. Many people mistake them for dangerous species due to their size, dark coloration, and stocky bodies. Their habitat and defensive actions also contribute to this misconception. These snakes play a vital role in freshwater…

The Economic Times

Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different ways

Imagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading to possible paralysis. In contrast, the cottonmouth, native to the southeastern United States, injects venom that wreaks havoc on blood and tissue. Survival from a bite largely hinges…

The Economic Times

In 2009, Jan Koum built a status app that kept failing: Adding messaging to fix it helped create whatsApp

Initially launched as a simple status update platform, WhatsApp struggled to capture the user base it desired. However, with the clever addition of messaging features, it evolved into a powerhouse of real-time communication. This transformation fostered continuous dialogue and formed lasting connections across distances, ultimately leading to its solidification as…

The Economic Times

How a failed refrigeration experiment unexpectedly led to the discovery of Teflon

The year was 1938 when a moment of accidental brilliance occurred in the lab of chemist Roy Plunkett, leading to the discovery of polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. This unassuming substance, which would earn the iconic name Teflon, showcased extraordinary traits like substantial heat resistance and an uncanny slipperiness.

The Economic Times

In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaic

Fossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed these features could be due to cranial deformation, not ancient lineage. Analysis of leg bones and subsequent DNA studies confirmed the remains belonged to anatomically modern humans, highlighting the importance of…

The Economic Times

Tick-safe backyard checklist: 7 Normal things that quietly turn your yard into a tick magnet

Your backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges where lawns meet trees and shrubs. Fortunately, simple changes can make your yard safer. Clearing leaves, managing brush, and storing firewood properly reduce tick populations. Preventing deer access…

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The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter risk

Winter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moisture and maintain stable temperatures, allowing parasites to survive between hosts. Scientists now use thermal cameras to study these burrows. This research reveals how these seemingly simple holes are…

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Scientists may have finally solved how Stonehenge’s massive 25-ton stones reached southern England thousands of years ago

New research pinpoints West Woods in Wiltshire as the origin for most of Stonehenge's massive sarsen stones. This discovery strongly suggests prehistoric humans deliberately transported these stones, refuting theories of natural glacial movement. The findings highlight the remarkable planning and organization of Neolithic communities in undertaking such a monumental construction…

The Hindu

The unusual ‘mutations’ that protect humans from viruses | Explained

Paramutations protect humans against viruses and are triggered by piRNA clusters, which are 3% of the fruit fly genome. Paramutations involve a small chemical modification of a chromosomal protein, flipping a nearby gene into a silenced state. William Bateson and Caroline Pellew discovered the first paramutation in the culinary pea…

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Why walking after a meal is recommended by modern doctors and traditional science

You might have often heard your elders advise you not to lay down right after a meal. Oftentimes, you must have been reminded to go for a walk post a meal. While this advice was probably rubbished by you, it’s got some weight to it. It has been scientifically proven…

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Preserving the essence of research

Gemma Conroy's article reflects on how research has changed over 50 yrs, from manual library visits to ChatGPT-generated papers. This shift has led to a decline in skills, making it difficult to detect plagiarism & fraud. It's worrisome to think of what AI will bring in the future.

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If AI had the medical researcher’s job

As a reflection on how a lot has changed in the last 50 years, the author says he is both amused and annoyed at how Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) is used to generate an entire medical research paper.

The Hindu

Brain cyst in child removed in complicated surgery at VIMS

A five-year-old boy who was battling for life owing to a cyst that had developed in the crucial brain stem area got a new lease of life with the cyst being removed by a team of doctors at Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences in Ballari on May 12 this year.

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