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Thursday, August 7, 2025
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Topic: The Conversation

Bone broth won’t magically give you younger skin. Why a balanced diet is better

There is limited human research on the direct benefits of drinking bone broth. There are, however, potential risks to consider before you add it to your diet.

Why therapy isn’t always enough to deal with loneliness

Rather than placing all responsibility on a person suffering from loneliness, we need to look at societal solutions.

How to make your apologies count

Apologies are often described as ‘cheap talk’ – anyone can say they’re sorry, regardless of how they actually feel. But research shows that apologies work.

Is your child throwing a tantrum or having a meltdown? The answer may be irrelevant

We cannot avoid tantrums or meltdowns entirely. Having intense emotions is part of normal child development. The challenge is to have patience with children.

100 years of Art Deco—and the Paris Exhibition that launched it worldwide

One hundred years after its inauguration, the Paris Exhibition remains a milestone in the history of design. It served as a stage for the emergence of the Modern movement.

Oscars welcome AI in films. What it means for the industry

If AI is to complement, rather than diminish, the filmmaking process, we need clear standards and ethical guidelines around its use—as well as a clear role for human authorship.

Practicing gratitude can help overcome negativity bias. Here is how

Awareness of the positive may require more effort than noticing the negative, let alone in times of heightened distress. There are, however, two simple ways to work on this.

Instead of ‘de-extincting’ dire wolf, we should restore ecology using existing species

While the science of doing this may not be as exciting as the genetic engineering of Colossal Biosciences, it will be easier to deliver and more ecologically useful.

Are CT scans fuelling a future rise in cancer?

The risk from a single scan is low, but not zero. The younger the patient, the greater the risk. Children and teenagers are especially vulnerable as their bodies are still developing.

Why using abbreviations like ‘idk’ and ‘wyd’ can undermine your relationships

If your ultimate goal is to nurture a deeper connection – be it with a friend, a sibling or a prospective date – taking an extra second to type “thanks” might be a wise investment.

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.