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Viral ‘2026: Hantavirus’ tweet from 2022 leaves internet spooked as WHO probes rare outbreak
A 2022 social media post mentioning “2026: Hantavirus” has gone viral after reports of a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship drew online attention. The resurfaced post has fuelled speculation, memes and conspiracy theories.
3 min read7 May 2026What is Lewy Body Dementia that CNN founder Ted Turner suffered from? Check symptoms, causes and risks
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) primarily affects those over 60, with men at higher risk. Symptoms include dementia, hallucinations, movement issues, and sleep disorders. Ted Turner, who battled LBD, passed away at 87, highlighting the disease's impact on notable figures.
2 min read6 May 2026Big-bang year: Isro targets five commercial small rocket launches this fiscal
Isro plans five SSLV commercial launches in FY27, following a failed trial four years ago. Small rockets are projected to drive India's space economy, potentially generating $3.5 billion by 2033. Two private startups, Skyroot and Agnikul, are also set to launch their first rockets this fiscal.
3 min read1 May 2026Married Adults Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Than Singles, Study Suggests
Better support systems and spouses reminding partners to take care of themselves may contribute.
1 min read29 Apr 2026ISRO to include civilian STEM experts in astronaut cadre for crewed space missions, including Gaganyaan
ISRO’s astronaut selection committee recommended that of the total 10 Indian astronauts in the second batch, four should be civilian specialists with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) backgrounds.
1 min read27 Apr 2026A new drug could prove to be the much needed hope against pancreatic cancer
A new drug extended life by nearly half a year in a clinical trial.
2 min read20 Apr 2026Tumour cells use a genetic trick to become drug-resistant
As Paul Mischel of Stanford University describes in a paper in this week’s Cell, some cancer cells refuse to play along.
3 min read17 Apr 2026Does stress cause cancer? Experts say the answer is more complex than you think
Limited mental bandwidth leads to delays in preventive care, impacting cancer outcomes. Experts emphasize managing stress rather than linking it directly to cancer, as chronic stress can foster unhealthy behaviors that increase overall health risks.
2 min read17 Apr 2026Why everyone is talking about zone 2 cardio and how it actually works
Zone 2 cardio is trending for a reason. This low-intensity workout helps burn fat, boost endurance and improve heart health without burnout. Here’s how it works, why experts recommend it, and how to add it to your routine.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Scientists successfully unfroze part of a mouse brain—and it still worked
We’re a long way from reviving a frozen human, but new research yields insight.
2 min read26 Mar 2026Wait for it…
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