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Scientists Create “Smart Underwear” To Measure How Often We Really Fart
A new wearable device measures hydrogen in flatulence to provide the first objective data on how often people pass gas. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions and offer a new tool for studying gut microbiome activity in everyday life. Credit: Shutterstock A new nationwide study led by the University of Maryland is seeking volunteers to help document and analyze the full…
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DGCA advises airlines to avoid 11 airspaces till March 2
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday advised airlines to avoid airspaces of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, till March 2. The countries are Iran, Israel, Lebanon, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. Many airspaces are already shut in the wake of the attacks on Iran by Israel and the US on…
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10 Fantasy Series Better Than Most Blockbuster Movies
The fantasy genre often lends itself to spectacle, with mythical creatures, swords-and-sorcery battles, and magic taking center stage. However, while there have been great advances in visual effects, visuals alone do not always make a great movie, and the best fantasy TV series of all time can rival most fantasy movies, as they have the advantage of time. Even great…
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What It Will Take to Change the Regime in Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran is, quite possibly, at its weakest point since its founding, in 1979. In June, Israeli and U.S. attacks destroyed its uranium enrichment capacity and many of its air defense systems. In December and January, the country experienced the most widespread domestic uprising since the birth of the Islamic Republic. Throughout, it has faced spiraling economic…
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GHMC to address grievances related to property tax on all Sundays in March
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Saturday, February 28, said it will be organising ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’, a special grievance redressal programme, on every Sunday in March 2026 to address citizens’ issues in a time-bound manner. The programme will be conducted on March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at all circle…
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Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives
Of all the ways that governments can try to help people, cash transfers can seem like one of the most straightforward. Their popularity has been growing: Over the past decade, dozens of American cities have launched cash-transfer pilots. During the coronavirus pandemic, governments worldwide dramatically expanded their own programs’ reach. And as AI reshapes work, the idea of guaranteed income—a…
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Why Yen Stablecoins Are Key to Japan’s Crypto Ambitions
Japan is preparing its financial system for a world of stablecoins and tokenized assets, with banks, regulators and financial conglomerates working to bring the yen economy onchain. The country is the world’s fourth-largest economy, and its yen is one of the most important currencies in global finance. According to the International Monetary Fund, the yen accounted for 5.82% of global…
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The good, the bad and the ugly — Inside Europe’s race to supplant US defense enablers
PARIS — Europe will likely need until the early 2030s to develop some of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without the United States, according to security researchers and experts surveyed by Defense News. Establishing robust air and missile defenses, a priority for both NATO and the European Union, may still take five to 10 years,…
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How docs revived patient’s failing heart during brain surgery
Hyderabad: Doctors at Aster Prime Hospitals performed a rare procedure to save the life of a patient whose heart suddenly stopped functioning during open brain surgery. “This was one of the most intense moments in my surgical journey of over 44 years,” recalls Dr. P. Ranganadham, HOD & Senior Consultant – Neuro Surgery at Aster Prime Hospitals. Imagine a patient…
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Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he’ll give them more time : NPR
President Donald Trump gestures from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Feb. 27, 2025. Luis M. Alvarez/FR596 AP hide caption toggle caption Luis M. Alvarez/FR596 AP TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would…
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