Monika Kundu Srivastava
Occupational Therapist/Freelance Writer & Editor
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Health
Eating two apples in a day could reduce Cholesterol
Study determines the effects of apple consumption on circulating lipids, vascular function, and other CVD risk markers.
Space
WashU physicists launched SuperTIGER to study the origins of cosmic rays
The new research might also help explain how these energetic particles are accelerated to attain a speed that is close to the speed of light.
Technology
Developing machine learning tools to design better solar cells quickly and cheaply
The broader goal is to demonstrate that machine learning can help rapidly design all kinds of technologies.
Technology
Reconstructing English words from neural signals
Using a brain-computer interface, a team of researchers has reconstructed English words from the brain activity of rhesus macaques that listened as the words were spoken.
Space
Astronomers discovered most distant galaxy ever
The light from MAMBO-9 traveled about 13 billion years to reach ALMA’s antennas.
Science
This brain circuit is responsible for regulating alcohol consumption
Discovery could lead to a better understanding of why some casual drinkers develop an alcohol use disorder.
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Health
Salt intake still high in most developing countries: study
A new study has found that Indians, on an average, consumed almost 10 gm of salt per day, which is double the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendation of maximum five grams per day. The high consumption is...
Health
Not one but three readings in a single visit must for hypertension diagnosis: study
A single blood pressure reading may result in faulty diagnosis of high blood pressure and unnecessary prescription of medication. Instead, three readings during a single visit may help in correct diagnosis of hypertension as well as low...
Health
Selenium nanoparticles may act like antibacterial agents
Scientists have found that nanoparticles of selenium, an essential micronutrient, can be used as an antibacterial agent.
Selenium is found naturally in wheat, eggs, cheese, nuts, and seafood. It is an antioxidant and immunity booster. Scientists found that...
Science
Improved catalyst can speed up conversion of industrial biomass into biofuel
In their quest for greener sources of energy, researchers are focusing their attention on efficient conversion of biomass into biofuel. Scientists at the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, have developed a faster, environment-friendly method for conversion of...
Health
Scientists look to mathematics to make cancer treatment more effective
Scientists at the Pune-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed a mathematical model that promises to deliver better protocols for cancer treatment.
The model has three main components — one...
Health
Millet pasta anyone? It may be healthier option
Pasta made from pearl millet or bajra may be a healthier alternative to wheat pasta, suggests a new study.
As the grey color of millet may not be very appealing, researchers tried removing the pigment and see if...
Science
How heavy metals are helping spread drug resistance
Exposure to cadmium is making typhoid-causing bacteria, Salmonella, stronger and difficult-to-treat with conventional antibiotics, a new study has suggested.
Researchers have identified exposure to cadmium as a reason for Salmonella becoming resistant to antibiotics and have deciphered how...