New Delhi: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal sparked an online debate after he announced the ‘Gravity Ageing Hypothesis’ on X. The theory suggests that the constant pull of Earth’s gravity could be a driver of human ageing.

“Newton gave us a word for it. Einstein said it bends spacetime. I am saying gravity shortens lifespan,” wrote Goyal on X. “I am not saying ‘gravity exists’ or ‘blood flow matters’. Everyone knows that. The new part is connecting these 3 known facts.”

Goyal’s hypothesis drew criticism from the scientific community, with many highlighting that it lacked evidence. But his supporters on X lauded his willingness to invest private capital in ageing research. Show Full Article

Goyal’s post listed areas central to his theory. First, that our lifelong upright posture reduces

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