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How curiosity-driven research in a worm won four Nobel Prizes

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How curiosity-driven research in a worm won four Nobel Prizes

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNAs and their role in controlling gene expression. This pioneering discovery was made using the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans. This 1-mm long, slender, and transparent nematode has been the star of many pathbreaking discoveries in biology, four of which have…

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Airline pilots’ body calls attention to lithium battery fire risk | Explained

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Airline pilots’ body calls attention to lithium battery fire risk | Explained

A technician solders the wires of a lithium-ion battery. Repair module of Li-ion battery. Engineer hand holds soldering iron and tin-lead to solder electronic board. | Photo Credit: Fahroni The story so far: On January 2, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) issued three position papers on the fire risk due to…

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Beliefs could delay cancer screening and care in Meghalaya, study finds

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Beliefs could delay cancer screening and care in Meghalaya, study finds

GUWAHATI An evil eye and toxic vibes from a person with bad intent are believed to be among the causes of cancer, a study on the factors influencing delayed healthcare in Meghalaya has revealed. Nine researchers from the Indian Institute of Public Health in Shillong, the Department of Radiation Oncology of Civil Hospital Shillong, and…

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In Meghalaya, superstitions add to reasons delaying cancer care

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In Meghalaya, superstitions add to reasons delaying cancer care

Guwahati An “evil eye” or “toxic vibes” from a person believed to have bad intent is believed to be among the causes of cancer, a study on the factors influencing delayed healthcare in Meghalaya has revealed. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Public Health in Shillong, the Department of Radiation Oncology of Civil Hospital Shillong,…

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V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief

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V. Narayanan appointed new Space Secretary and ISRO chief

Dr. V. Narayanan, Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), ISRO, Valiamala, during an interview with “The Hindu” in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY Dr. V. Narayanan has been appointed the new Space Secretary. Dr. Narayanan, who is currently the Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), will also be the new ISRO Chairman and…

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Why the location of China’s magnitude 7.1 quake matters

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Why the location of China’s magnitude 7.1 quake matters

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, people stand amidst damaged houses after an earthquake in Tonglai Village, Tingry County, Tibetan Tibet Autonomous Region. | Photo Credit: Xinhua/AP The story so far: At 6:35 a.m. IST on January 7, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Tibetan China and Nepal. The epicentre was…

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What is the latest science telling us about climate change?

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What is the latest science telling us about climate change?

A person watches a cloud and lava erupting over the Mount Etna volcano in Sicily, July 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP After another record-breaking year for global temperatures in 2024, pressure is rising on policymakers to step up efforts to curb climate change. The last global scientific consensus on the phenomenon was released in 2021…

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Twigstats: New tool reveals hi-res genetic view of people’s ancestors

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Twigstats: New tool reveals hi-res genetic view of people’s ancestors

Prehistoric human ceremonial burials, mass grave mounts, and war graves scattered around the world are a treasure trove of ancient genetic material that scientists consider key to unlocking secrets from our past. The ancient DNA (aDNA) at these sites opens windows into population dynamics, including the expansion and replacement of populations using peaceful, natural or…

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ISRO’s SpaDeX docking experiment postponed to January 9

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ISRO’s SpaDeX docking experiment postponed to January 9

PSLV C60 rocket was launched on December 30, 2024, carrying two small satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target). Photo: www.isro.gov.in The docking of the two Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites scheduled for January 7 has been postponed to January 9. “The SpaDeX Docking scheduled on 7th is now postponed to 9th. The docking process requires…

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