A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a new way that brown fat, a type of fat that burns energy, can boost the body’s metabolism.…
Xiaomi Unveils New AI Voice Model to Boost Auto, Home Tech
Xiaomi Corp. on Monday released an open-source voice model to complement its automotive and home appliance technologies, further heating up the race to build AI tools for more than just…
Walk faster, live longer: How just 15 minutes a day can boost lifespan
Regular walking is widely recognized for its significant benefits to overall health and well-being. Previous research has primarily focused on middle-to-high-income White populations. Now, a novel analysis using data from…
TAAI mobilises national campaign to boost tourism in J&K post-unrest, ET TravelWorld
In a powerful display of solidarity with the people of Jammu & Kashmir, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has launched a nationwide tourism revival campaign titled “Let’s Visit…
Certain nasal bacteria may boost the risk for COVID-19 infection, study finds
A new study from researchers at the George Washington University has found that certain bacteria living in the nose may influence how likely someone is to get a COVID-19 infection.…
A simple way to boost math progress
American students have been falling behind in math for decades — with test scores that consistently rank in the bottom 25% globally compared to students in other developed countries —…
Tourism New Zealand doubles down efforts to boost Indian visitor arrivals, ET TravelWorld
In a bid to strengthen its position as a premier travel destination for Indian tourists, Tourism New Zealand has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives aimed at boosting visitor numbers…
Immunotherapy may boost KRAS-targeted therapy in pancreatic cancer
Adding immunotherapy to a new type of inhibitor that targets multiple forms of the cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS kept pancreatic cancer at bay in preclinical models for significantly longer than…
New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets
Direct soil carbon measurement techniques are being explored as a method to improve accuracy in carbon credit markets, especially in agriculture. Measuring stored soil carbon rather than relying on predictive…
New insights into acoustic bubbles give boost to future applications
Active bubbles hold potential in fields ranging from water purification to medicine. Researchers can generate microbubbles by exposing liquids to high-intensity ultrasonic waves, a process known as sonication, and these…