Scientists transform Skin Cells into Heart Cells to create “Disease in a Dish”!

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 9:21 pm By Desh Kapoor

Researchers at John Hopkins have taken skin cells of some of the patients and transformed those cells into Heart cells with the ARVD/C disease symptoms. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in California have created a laboratory-grown cell model of an inherited heart condition known as arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C). The model was made by transforming skin cells from two patients with ARVD/C into heart cells using stem cell technology. The... Read more

China beats US to become World’s Largest Smart Device Market

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 9:09 pm By Desh Kapoor

China has over-taken US as the largest Smart Device market in the world! What that means is that the future entrants in the market will have to have a “China Model of Smart Device”. Just days into the Chinese New Year (Year of the “Snake” for anyone keeping track), China has passed the U.S. to become the world’s top country for active Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. This historic milestone takes place a year after Flurry first reported that... Read more

Russian Meteor weighed 10,000 tons and released energy equal to 30 Hiroshima Atomic Bombs!

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 8:41 pm By Desh Kapoor

Remember the meteor over Russia that exploded? It was a once in a century event. Last time such a massive meteor of this size hit the earth was in 1908! And unlike the initial estimate of 10 tons that the scientists had of this meteor; it is now believed to have been 10,000 tons. And, it released energy equal to 30 Atom Bombs that exploded over Hiroshima! Heck, a little closer to Earth and the impact could have been really... Read more

A peek into the mind of a serial killer

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 2:17 pm By Desh Kapoor

When one sees the news stories of serial killers, one is stuck what kind of a person could do such crimes? Here is a discussion by one person who spent time with one of the most dangerous serial killers in the history – Orville Lynn Majors – one who had killed at least 130 people. The insight he gives is just remarkable! Read Quote of Anon User’s answer to What Does It Feel Like to X?: What is it like... Read more

What is the pain of losing a child?

Last updated on: February 18, 2013 at 12:35 am By Desh Kapoor

It is said that of all the experiences in life, the loss of a child is the worst pain that can be inflicted on anyone. There is a very interesting story of a Realized man. He got married to a wonder lady and was extremely happy with life. He was enjoying his life with his wife tremendously, and they had a son. Seeing such a lovely kid, he was totally besotted by him. He would play with him day and... Read more

Shaolin Kung Fu: Making Monk Warriors beyond compare

Last updated on: February 17, 2013 at 4:49 pm By Desh Kapoor

Shaolin Kung Fu is a martial art form that dates back to somewhere in 500 AD. The South Indian monk, Bodhidharma is supposed to have left behind his knowledge in two books, of which one is said to be the basis of Shaolin Martial Arts. Shaolin Kung Fu refers to a collection of Chinese martial arts that claim affiliation with the Shaolin Monastery. Of the multitude styles of kung fu and wushu, only some are actually related to Shaolin. After... Read more

TED Talk: 10 things you didn’t know about orgasm

Last updated on: February 17, 2013 at 4:19 pm By Desh Kapoor

This is certainly one of the most hilarious talk I have heard on TED. It is by Mary Roach, the author of Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex. She shares a lot of interesting information on the myths and research done on Orgasm in both women and men. The studies and works range from biazarre to absolutely hilarious. This material is for adults. Read more

Arbitrary and dictatorial executive action: Congress giving Swami Ramdev the “treatment” for his audacity to protest corruption

Last updated on: February 16, 2013 at 10:41 pm By Desh Kapoor

In June, 2011 as social activist Anna Hazare had announced that he – along with his supporters – will go on a fast against the endemic and plundering corruption in India, specifically by the ruling Government, he was greeted with a dictatorial threat. Ruling Party, Congress’ General Secretary “advised” him – “Anna saheb says he will again sit on fast. If he does so, he may get the same treatment as the other (Baba Ramdev) got recently.” (Same fate as Ramdev awaits... Read more

Global Overfishing Crisis: Humanity is looking at the End of Fishes and the Oceans in 38 years

Last updated on: February 16, 2013 at 1:37 pm By Desh Kapoor

Over-fishing and the death of the Oceans is now a thinkable reality, that may happen in our own lifetimes. Or at least in our kids’. See this movie too. BACKGROUND Sea the Truth is based on numerous scientific publications that examine the problems of seas and oceans. Below follows an overview of the themes addressed in the film and a brief explanation. DEEP TROUBLE: WHALE MORTALITY CAUSED BY OVERFISHING According to a report of the New Zealand news channel 3News... Read more

Funniest Experiences on a train in India

Last updated on: February 15, 2013 at 1:58 pm By Desh Kapoor

Indian Railways is an amazing enterprise because of its sheer volume and scale. Life on Indian trains is of another world. But some experiences leave you completely bewidered and laughing. Here are some shared by a regular Indian traveler. Read Quote of Adrianna Tan’s answer to Travel: What are some of the funniest incidents that have happened during your travel by Indian Railways? on Quora Read more