Last Updated:March 06, 2025, 16:47 IST According to recent studies, extended exposure to intense heat can hasten biological ageing and increase the danger for older people. There may be more to rising temperatures than just making us perspire. With every passing year, the heat is getting more intense. Countries across the globe are facing a
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News Becky Dale Data journalist, BBC Verify Andrew Aitchison/Getty Images The number of UK homes installing heat pumps supported by government-funded incentives rose to a record level last year. Figures released on Thursday showed 52% more of the low-carbon heating systems were installed than in 2023. Experts said
Although many retirees move to warmer climates for retirement, a new study from USC Leonard shows that extreme heat may speed up the aging process in older people, SWNS reported. People living in areas with more days of hot weather appear to age faster at a molecular level than residents of cooler regions, according to
There’s also some debate among scientists about whether epigenetic clocks are the best measure for aging, said Rachel Morello-Frosch, an environmental health scientist at the University of California, Berkeley. How to best measure biomarkers, and how to use them to predict future health, is an “evolving space in the scientific field,” she said. Epigenetic changes
Mark Poynting and Justin Rowlatt BBC Climate & Science Getty Images Four in five cars should be electric and half of homes should have heat pumps within 15 years, say the government’s independent climate advisers. By law the UK must reach “net zero” – no longer adding to the total amount of greenhouse gases in
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., is going viral for her remarks against the deportation of illegal immigrants and her urging Americans to “think about who picked” the food on their tables. “If you look at the food that’s on your table, think about who picked it. If you look at your homes, think about who built
The Trump administration is planning to lay off more than 6,000 employees by the end of the week at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the agency responsible for managing the country’s taxation system, US media report. The cuts to the agency – part of the Treasury Department – come in the middle of US tax
Last Updated:February 20, 2025, 17:08 IST The reality show, judged by Farah Khan, Vikas Khanna, and Ranveer Brar, airs Monday to Friday at 8 PM. Abhijeet Sawant was eliminated last week. (Photo Credits: Instagram) MasterChef India has returned to television with its first-ever celebrity edition, bringing a fresh twist to the beloved culinary reality show,
Last Updated:February 17, 2025, 19:58 IST Mrunal Thakur paired a black-and-white checkered top with straight-fitting, high-waisted trousers. She not only looked classy but also had a trendy vibe with this perfectly balanced outfit. Mrunal Thakur wore a three-piece blazer ensemble in a latest photoshoot. Mrunal Thakur is bringing the ultimate bossy lady look in her
LeBron James drew some blowback on Sunday night as he announced 90 minutes before the NBA All-Star Game was set for tip-off that he would forgo playing in it over a foot issue. The Los Angeles Lakers star said he would miss the mini tournament with foot and ankle discomfort. It ended his streak of