Jennifer Ackerman’s book is a journey into the mysterious world of owls

[ad_1] In ‘What an Owl Knows’, Jennifer Ackerman takes readers into the world of owls and reiterates how humans have much to learn from these enigmatic birds /smart-living/environment/jennifer-ackerman-what-an-owl-knows-book-review-111697381629486.html 111697381629486 story Jennifer Ackerman’s new book is a fascinating deep dive into a world so mysterious, it’s almost supernatural – the world of owls. An accomplished writer…

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Week in tech: Nasa’s Psyche asteroid mission takes off

[ad_1] The Psyche mission is now on a voyage to a metal-rich asteroid of the same name which, Nasa says, could tell us more about the formation of rocky planets /smart-living/innovation/week-in-tech-nasa-psyche-asteroid-mission-111697357831098.html 111697357831098 story Here’s a recap of what made news in the world of science and technology this week. Nasa launches Psyche, its next asteroid…

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The unseen work taking a toll on women of all ages

[ad_1] A 43-year-old female client tells me: “I am always exhausted. As a senior corporate professional, I absolutely enjoy my work; it’s demanding but it keeps me going. The last few years have been challenging but it’s the mental load that gets to me, house chores, setting up play dates, remembering dentist appointments for our…

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Vivo V29 Pro review: This Android mid-ranger checks all essential boxes

[ad_1] The Vivo V29 Pro might not seem a major upgrade but it’s a well-rounded smartphone that offers great aesthetics and an indulgent camera experience /smart-living/innovation/vivo-v29-pro-review-111697206133746.html 111697206133746 story The Vivo juggernaut is on a roll in India, both in terms for mindshare and market share. While Vivo goes all out in innovation with its flagship…

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How starquakes could explain mystery signals from outer space

[ad_1] A new study suggests mysterious signals, thought of as evidence of alien technology by some experts, are caused by “starquakes” /smart-living/innovation/starquakes-outer-space-fast-radio-bursts-111697198067417.html 111697198067417 story For over a decade, astronomers have detected intense bursts of radio energy, or fast radio bursts (FRBs), whose origin and cause are unconfirmed. FRBs are invisible to the human eye, but…

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Why sexual pleasure should be a guilt-free part of your life

[ad_1] An interview with Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse, about how conversations about sex toys help access and normalise the need for guilt-free pleasure /relationships/it-s-complicated/sex-toys-intimate-relationship-equality-mymuse-111697053246310.html 111697053246310 story “Any suggestions for a good massager?” a friend had randomly asked at lunch earlier this year. The idea of sex and sexuality slips into causal conversations between us…

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Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4 Matic: A green SUV that offers luxury, performance

[ad_1] German carmaker Mercedes-Benz’s new offering, the EQE 500 4 Matic, is a fully loaded, tech-filled SUV that’s swift and fun to drive /smart-living/innovation/mercedes-benz-eqe-500-4-matic-suv-review-111697121164699.html 111697121164699 story Kashmir is all that you imagine it to be: serene, splendid and surreal. Driving in the Buta Pathri district around Gulmarg is like being in heaven. The sky is…

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This AI tool could predict new viruses before they emerge

[ad_1] Researchers from Harvard Medical School are currently using the AI tool EVEscape to predict future variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes covid-19 /smart-living/innovation/artificial-intelligence-tool-to-predict-new-viruses-covid19-111697111953609.html 111697111953609 story Since 2020, the world has seen a multitude of SARS-CoV-2 variants with devastating effects.  Now, tapping on the advancements in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, Harvard Medical School…

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6 ways to help your dog through a loud festive season

[ad_1] Continuous loud sounds during the festivities, while perhaps irritating for humans, can be deafening for dogs. Here are ways to help them through this /relationships/pets/help-dogs-petcare-for-loud-noises-navratri-diwali-christmas-111697093223565.html 111697093223565 story Research has shown that dogs have far more sensitive hearing than humans do. The average human can hear up to 20,000 Hertz of sound, while dogs can…

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How a mentor can help your teen

[ad_1] Adolescents and teens can benefit tremendously from a mentor’s specific guidance and experience /relationships/raising-parents/purpose-of-mentorship-and-life-coach-for-a-teenager-111697010083023.html 111697010083023 story During the pandemic, Bengaluru-based author and motivational speaker Shekhar Vijayan got a call from a parent who was worried about her teenage son, an academically bright and high-achieving student who was going through a slump.  “On meeting and…

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How abuse, undiagnosed mental illness shape a mother-daughter bond

[ad_1] An excerpt from psychologist and writer Scherezade Siobhan’s new book explores mother-daughter relationships and inter-generational trauma /relationships/it-s-complicated/mental-health-day-scherezade-siobhan-that-beautiful-elsewhere-mother-and-daughter-relationship-111696924170686.html 111696924170686 story Distress is how you react to the pigeonholing of being labelled a slur, of being defanged of your sharpest ambitions because you are piercingly alone and the foreigner you married has left without any signs…

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