Pranjal Mehar
Whether it is the delicacy of a nanoparticle or the fickleness of a bonobo, Pranjal Mehar tracks and reports on the adventure that is science. Based in Maharashtra, India, she is a former staff writer and always been a great member of Tech Explorist.
Human activity is responsible for global temperature rise
Human-induced factors such as greenhouse gas concentrations, other occurrences such as volcanic eruptions, solar activity, and air pollution peaks are responsible for global temperature...
Scientists found hormonal link between diet and obesity
Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more, is common in many parts of the world. Obesity rates are...
When macrophages are deprived of oxygen
Hypoxia, which occurs when cellular oxygen demand exceeds supply, is a common feature during inflammation associated with a bacterial infection. The reason for the...
Converting methane into carbon dioxide could help turn the tide of climate change
Scientists at Stanford University, in a recent study, have suggested that converting methane to CO2 may help combat climate change. Doing this could help...
Doctors get enough sleep when hours are cut
Long work hours, overnight call duty, and rotating shifts are implicit features of hospital medical practice. Rigorous schedules have been deemed necessary to fulfill...
Aging is the single biggest non-modifiable risk factor for cancer
Aging is the process during which structural and functional changes accumulate in an organism as a result of the passage of time. The changes...
Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke
In the majority of the population, dietary cholesterol affects serum cholesterol levels only a little, and few studies have linked the intake of dietary...
Epidemiology: Measures for cleaner air
Globally, outdoor air pollution is a serious public health problem. In 2016, approximately 4 million deaths were attributable to air pollution, mostly from cardiovascular...
Why does coffee make us poop? Scientists finally found the answer
Coffee is a beloved drink of millions of people around the world. For many, it is a morning cup of joe.
While caffeine is a...
