LIFESTYLE
5 post-party night skincare regimes
Remove all the makeup smeared on your face: While partying, one's makeup tends to get mixed with sweat and dirt that can cause skin problems like acne and blemishes later. So the first thing one should do is to remove the makeup. The easiest DIY makeup remover needs one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of olive oil, or jojoba oil. Dab with cotton and apply it to the face. It helps remove eyeliner and mascara as effectively as foundation and blushes, leaving the skin clean, fresh, and lustrous.
Cannabis compounds can stop Covid virus from entering human cells
Hemp is a source of fibre, food and animal feed, and multiple hemp extracts and compounds are added to cosmetics, body lotions, dietary supplements and food, said Richard van Breemen, a researcher at varsity. The team found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people. The findings were published in the Journal of Natural Products.
Mosquitoes' mating game discovery provides new clues to combat malaria
Published in Science Advances, the findings provide a vital new insight into how mosquitoes, driven by their internal circadian clock, combine changes in wing beats with their acute auditory senses to successfully mate.
Extreme rainfall days harm economy, says new research
Rich countries are most severely affected and therein the manufacturing and service sectors, according to the study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), now published as the cover story in the renowned science journal Nature.
This wearable air sampler assesses personal exposure to Covid virus
Now, researchers from Yale University have developed a passive air sampler clip that can help assess personal exposure to SARS-CoV-2, which could be especially helpful for workers in high-risk settings, such as restaurants or health care facilities.The researchers developed a wearable passive air sampler, known as the Fresh Air Clip, that continually adsorbs virus-laden aerosols on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surface.
New Lohri festive menus
Enjoy classic Sankranti foods like til laddus, maghi ki khichdi, saag kofta, and more with your family and friends with these special menus. Enjoy an authentic buffet of Pongal dishes, including athirasam, sakkarai pongal, and semiya paal payasam, as the season of new beginnings approaches down south.
Northeast Festival: Filling in the gaps
The 9th edition of the Festival was digitally broadcasted, highlighting the region's enormous trade and tourism potential. Exhibitions of handloom and handicraft products, organic Agri-Horti products, food and cuisines, start-up culture, tourism attractions, and many more have been seen by viewers.
A Course on Sustainability
The Designer's Class is aware of these complexities and the need to provide learners and industry insiders with sustainable design education. A masterclass, led by designers Jayanti Reddy and AteevAnand of label Re-, will guide students through the process of developing sustainable brands and processes. Jayanti and Ateev have established their individual brands on some of the key values of sustainability, from recycling discarded fabrics to adding plant dyes.
Prolonged exposure to air pollution may spike Covid risk
The study, published online in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, showed that both Particulate matter (PM) 2.5 and 10 were significantly associated with an increased Covid-19 infection rate.
Winter pet care tips for your furry companions
Winters in India range from the pleasantly cold to the very extremes, and both you and your pets need just as much care when the mercury drops! If you thought that furry coat was enough to keep them warm, you'd join many pet parents who make the same mistake. But you need to make sure that your beloved companion is as healthy and comfortable as can be, so they can enjoy the best of the cold seasons, with you!
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