Pranjal Mehar
Pranjal Mehar is an enthusiastic science writer who enjoys exploring various scientific topics. She has a keen interest in astronomy and is also inclined towards writing about new technology. She is committed to spreading accurate and intelligent scientific information in an easy and accessible manner.
Recent articles
Newsletter
See stories of the future in your inbox each morning.
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are associated with increased risks of stroke
The associations were independent of preterm birth and fetal growth restriction.
Exploring babies with hearing loss could also benefit from being tested for balance problems
Babies’ balance tested in new research.
Delaying lung cancer surgery increase the risk of recurrence and mortality
Patients who undergo operation within 12 weeks of diagnosis fare better.
Switching off heart protein could protect against heart failure
A new way for drugs to combat heart failure in people who’ve had a heart attack.
Skin itch mechanisms differ on hairless versus hairy skin
Research breakthrough could inform different treatments for chronic skin itch sufferers.
Bees can tell time by temperature
The circadian clocks of bees can be altered by another surprising factor: temperature cycles inside the hive.
Scientists see atoms at record resolution
The resolution is so fine-tuned, the only blurring that remains is the thermal jiggling of the atoms themselves.
Lumipulse: Novel antigen test for quantifying SARS-CoV-2 in saliva
It is simple, rapid, and more conducive for mass-screening.
Western diet could increase risk of infection and inflammatory bowel disease
Diet rich in sugar, fat damages immune cells in digestive tracts of mice.
Study unravels how plant hormones control root growth
A hormone is localized in plant roots for optimal growth patterns.
Ozone-depleting chemicals stay in atmosphere for short time than previously estimated
News results point to unexpected, illegal production of several CFCs in recent years.