Month: December 2024

Astronomers build galaxy-sized ‘detector’ to map universe’s vibrations

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Astronomers build galaxy-sized ‘detector’ to map universe’s vibrations

Using the largest gravitational wave detector ever made, we have confirmed earlier reports that the fabric of the universe is constantly vibrating. This background rumble is likely caused by collisions between the enormous black holes that reside in the hearts of galaxies. The results from our detector – an array of rapidly spinning neutron stars…

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Machine learning can help blood tests have a separate ‘normal’ for each patient

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Machine learning can help blood tests have a separate ‘normal’ for each patient

Currently, blood test readings are based on one-size-fits-all reference intervals that don’t account for individual differences. | Photo Credit: Getty Images If you’ve ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run…

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Hospital admission after taking hallucinogens triples risk of schizophrenia: study

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Hospital admission after taking hallucinogens triples risk of schizophrenia: study

Given the recent increase in people taking these drugs, a research group in Canada wanted to know if there was an association between people going to hospital because of problems related to these drugs and subsequent mental ill health – specifically, schizophrenia spectrum disorder. | Photo Credit: Stock Photo A link between taking hallucinogenic drugs and psychosis has long…

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War Or Peace: What Will Become Of Middle East In 2025?

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War Or Peace: What Will Become Of Middle East In 2025?

Picture this: the current interim government in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), gives way to an elected government. Under this fledgling democratic setup, a phoenix-like Syria rises from the ashes of its long, bloody civil war. Millions of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people are returning home joyously; investors are trickling in; broken…

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World

Rupee falls 13 paise to all-time closing low of 85.65 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee falls 13 paise to all-time closing low of 85.65 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo: C. Venkatachalapathy/The Hindu The rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at a fresh record low of 85.65 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (December 31, 2024), ending the year with a sharp 3% loss on significant foreign fund outflows and a strong greenback in global markets….

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Business

No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah? BCCI’s Big Call Ahead Of Champions Trophy

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No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah? BCCI’s Big Call Ahead Of Champions Trophy

India vs Australia: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma© AFP The Indian cricket team is at crossroads in every sense of the term. After winning the T20 World Cup, nothing has gone right for the side. It lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka, was clean-sweeped at home by New Zealand in a Test…

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Sports

Smriti Mandhana Suffers Shock Drop, Deepti Sharma Enters Top 5 In ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

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Smriti Mandhana Suffers Shock Drop, Deepti Sharma Enters Top 5 In ICC Women’s ODI Rankings

File image of Smriti Mandhana.© BCCI 31 India off-spinner Deepti Sharma climbed a spot to enter the top 5 in the latest ICC women’s ODI ranking for bowlers following her match-winning performances in the recently-concluded series against the West Indies at home. Deepti, who is fifth now, has 665 rating points and is…

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Sports

Virat Kohli’s ‘Discipline’ Comes Under Question After Costly ‘Mistakes’ Let India Down vs Australia

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Virat Kohli’s ‘Discipline’ Comes Under Question After Costly ‘Mistakes’ Let India Down vs Australia

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shared his candid views on Virat Kohli’s recent performance and discipline at the crease. Pathan did not hold back in his assessment of Kohli, underlining that the veteran batter has repeatedly been dismissed in the same fashion. “Both the seniors (Rohit and Virat) did not meet expectations. They…

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Jeju airplane crash: South Korean airport embankment in focus after deadly crash

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Jeju airplane crash: South Korean airport embankment in focus after deadly crash

The wreckage of the Jeju Air aircraft that went off the runway and crashed lies near skid marks on the runway at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters South Korea ramped up investigations on Tuesday (December 31, 2024) into the cause of its deadliest domestic air accident…

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World

BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli ‘Exit Plan’ Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

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BCCI Told To Have Virat Kohli ‘Exit Plan’ Ready As Retirement Chatter Intensifies

Rohit Sharma could be on the cusp of retirement from Test cricket but an exit might not be too far from Virat Kohli too. The duo’s performances in Australia have triggered a big debate over their future in the longest format of the game. For Rohit, an end seems to be inevitable after…

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