Number of words: 555 Life on Earth is complex and varied, but every living organism on the planet builds its proteins from the same set of 20 amino acids. All proteins in a human body, for example, are made up of some combination of the 20 common amino acids. But how exactly did that happen? … Read more

Number of words: 460 Porsche’s new Surface Coated Brake system uses white calipers, a nod to the fact that the mirror-finish tungsten carbide-coated rotors drastically reduce brake dust. There’s usually a compromise between brake pad performance and brake dust (high-performance pads tend to generate more schmutz on your wheels) but that’s not the only reason … Read more

Number of words: 109 ‘Can A Word Be Its Own Opposite?’  Yes! They are called ‘Contronyms’—words that are their own antonyms, depending on usage. Here are a few examples  ‘Dust’ : can mean ‘to add fine particles’ or ‘to remove fine particles’.  ‘Left’ : can mean both ‘remaining’ and ‘departed’. ‘Off’ : can mean both … Read more

Number of words: 535 The deadliest time for many surgery patients isn’t when they’re on the operating table, it’s while they’re recovering in the hospital and after they go home, a new study suggests.For the study, researchers examined outcomes for more than 40,000 patients 45 and older who underwent non-cardiac surgery at 28 hospitals in … Read more

Number of words: 403 Scientists have mapped the genome of the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, discovering intriguing secrets behind the impressive speed and endurance these cold-blooded predators muster by ratcheting up their metabolism to mammal-like levels. Researchers said on Monday they pinpointed crucial genetic adaptations that may underpin the tenaciousness of these lizards … Read more

Numbe rof words: 291 *Think inside the Box* Let’s put things back  Inside the box Pull down the shutters  and bring out the locks. The processions, the garlands,  the loudness , the noise. The drum rolls , the traffic, the politician’s toys. That statue of Mary,  the frenzied whipping and blood, The colourful buntings, those … Read more