Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing secret microwave device on himself to disprove ‘Havana Syndrome’: Report

A scientist in Norway gave himself brain damage after he tested a secret weapon on himself to disprove the existence of Havana Syndrome, it emerged.The unidentified govt researcher built a machine capable of emitting powerful pulses of microwave energy in an attempt to prove such devices were harmless to humans, The Telegraph reported.But after testing…

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‘I am worthy, I choose happiness’: Do positive affirmations really work? What studies say

Positive affirmations, phrases such as “I am worthy” and “I choose happiness” widely shared and talked about on social media are often promoted as tools for improving wellbeing.These upbeat phrases promise a gradual shift in mindset, suggesting that repeating them consistently over time can significantly improve mood and help a person become healthier and happier….

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‘From lab to plate’: CSIR–NIIST to transfer ‘designer rice’ to industry to tackle nutrition, lifestyle challenges |

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Polished white rice may soon get a healthy makeover, as CSIR–NIIST’s designer rice aims to transform a household staple into a protein- and micronutrient-rich food while reducing its glycaemic impact.The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) is set to hold a technology transfer ceremony, “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market,” on…

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Not just humans, apes can imagine, pretend and mentally track things that aren’t real, study finds |

For decades, imagination was treated as a uniquely human trait, the mental ability to picture objects, events, or scenarios that do not physically exist. From storytelling and pretend play to abstract planning, this capacity was seen as a defining line separating humans from other animals. A new scientific study is now challenging that long-held belief…

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Loudest gravitational wave recorded in history from 1.3 billion light-years away: Einstein’s century-old prediction confirmed |

The universe has delivered the loudest gravitational wave ever recorded, and it appears to have given Einstein’s theory of general relativity one of its toughest tests so far. According to the study published in the APS Journal, the signal, known as GW250114, travelled roughly 1.3 billion light-years before reaching Earth. It was produced by the…

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Data from Nisar offers new way to track soil moisture

BENGLURU: The Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) is now systematically scanning the Indian landmass, offering a new way to track one of agriculture’s most critical but invisible factors: soil moisture.Using advanced radar instruments operating in S- and L-bands, the satellite images the country every 12 days, covering wide swathes at high resolution. Scientists have demonstrated…

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