Sanjana Gajbhiye

India

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Weight loss drugs unexpectedly help people drink less alcohol

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Weight loss drugs are grabbing headlines for their unintended alcohol-related side effects, but not in the way you’d expect. GLP-1 analogues, medications developed to treat obesity, are showing unexpected promise in helping people drink less alcohol. Imagine shedding pounds and losing the urge to pour another drink – all from the same prescription. Global toll of alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorder isn’t just about heavy drinking.
Wasp moms manage multiple nests with remarkable memory

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Digger wasps exhibit remarkable memory skills when managing their nests. These wasps create separate burrows for each egg, storing food inside and returning after a few days to provide more. They can remember the locations of up to nine nests simultaneously, despite the chaotic surroundings filled with hundreds of other females’ nests. The wasps rarely make mistakes, ensuring that each offspring receives adequate nourishment.
Cinnamon supplements may disrupt how medications work

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

In kitchens around the world, cinnamon weaves its aromatic magic through cakes, lattes, and curries. Yet beyond its culinary allure, the spice has morphed into a coveted dietary supplement. Cinnamon now appears in capsules, oils, and extracts, each claiming to stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, or even promote weight loss. But as consumers rush to harness cinnamon’s supposed health benefits, new research casts a shadow over its glowing reputation.
Life expectancy in America depends on where you are born

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Life expectancy in the United States reveals a deeply fractured landscape. Yale School of Public Health researchers examined records of 179 million deaths between 1969 and 2020, and traced how generational health patterns diverged across regions. The team chose an unconventional approach – analyzing life expectancy by birth cohort instead of by year – to uncover hidden disparities missed by standard mortality reports.
New boat-shaped robot mimics insects and is made of fish food

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

A new boat-shaped robot mimics the movement of fish and aquatic insects by using the Marangoni effect to glide across water surfaces. This phenomenon, driven by changes in surface tension, propels the robot forward through a chemical reaction. A tiny chamber releases carbon dioxide gas, pushing fuel through a channel. The fuel reduces surface tension, causing the robot to advance.
North Korea's wildlife trade targets endangered animals

5 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Illegal wildlife trade in North Korea is a shadowy yet thriving enterprise. Beneath the state’s stringent regulatory framework, a dark undercurrent flows – one where endangered species become mere commodities. This silent crisis has been investigated by experts at University College London (UCL). The research reveals the stark reality of a nation where economic desperation and government complicity intertwine to ravage biodiversity.
Why do cats outlive dogs? Clues found in their immune genes

6 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Why do cats often outlast dogs? The answer may lie deep within their genes. Scientists from the University of Bath explored evolutionary patterns in mammals, uncovering how brain size and immune system complexity might hold the key to extended lifespans. Unlike earlier studies that focused on single genes, this research highlights broader genomic changes that shape longevity. Bigger brains, immune genes and lifespanThe researchers examined the maximum lifespan potential (MLSP) of 46 mammal species.
Modern farming is causing many insect species to collapse

6 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

05-08-2025For decades, farming has chipped away at insect biodiversity, often in ways less obvious than bulldozing forests. Frequent mowing, pesticide use, and habitat loss converge to create a hostile landscape for countless insect species. Now, a research team from the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) has thrown new light on just how severe the damage really is. Insect decline in farmlandsIn Bavaria, a team led by Professor Jörg Müller wanted to look past assumptions.
Eating avocados during pregnancy reduces baby's allergy risk

6 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Food allergies have become increasingly common, affecting roughly one in 13 children, as reported by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). With such a rise, scientists continue to explore how maternal diets might influence allergy risk in infants. Recent research in Finland sheds light on a surprising connection between avocado consumption during pregnancy and reduced food allergy risk in infants.
Scientists used a clever trick to count a snow leopard population

6 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Snow leopards roam the vast, rugged terrains of northern India, concealed by their elusive nature. A team of researchers set out to track the snow leopard population in this region across a sprawling 59,000 km² landscape. The comprehensive study was led by Pankaj Raina, from the Department of Wildlife Protection in Ladakh. Identifying the secretive cats demanded meticulous research. Tracking elusive snow leopardsThe researchers looked for footprints, feces, and scratch marks to spot snow leopards.