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A composite image of the Bullet Cluster, formed after the collision of two large clusters of galaxies. Most of the matter in the clusters (blue) is clearly separate from the normal matter (pink), giving evidence that nearly all of the matter in the clusters is dark. | Photo Credit: NASA/CXC/CfA/M. Markevitch The general theory of…
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Researchers from the University of Chicago detail a new wearable fabric that can help urban residents survive the worst impacts of massive heat caused by global climate change. | Photo Credit: AP As global temperatures and urban populations rise, the world’s cities have become “urban heat islands,” with tight-packed conditions and thermal radiation emitting from…
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Comparing the flight patterns of pairs of pigeons to a computer model, researchers found that flight paths are improved as younger birds learn the route from older birds and also make route improvements. | Photo Credit: File photo A new study looked at the social influences on pigeon flight routes. Comparing the flight patterns of…
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Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent disorders and it is estimated that over one billion people suffer from hearing loss and approximately one-two children in every 1,000 births are born with congenital hearing loss. It is not therefore surprising that screening for newborns is an essential component of newborn screening programmes. Hearing loss…
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A study of 1,482 TB patients across four states revealed shockingly high rates of catastrophic costs, with 30% to 61% experiencing financial hardship exceeding 20% of pre-TB annual household income mainly due to delays in diagnosis and income loss because of unemployment during long TB treatment. The study was conducted by the George Institute for Global Health,…
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Srinivas Hegde | Photo Credit: Srinivas Hegde, who was the mission director of India’s first moon mission Chandrayaan-1, passed away on Friday in Bengaluru. Mr. Hegde, 71, passed away in a private hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Mr. Hegde, who was with the Indian Space…
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Jonathan, world’s oldest tortoise, on the lawn at Plantation House on the island of Saint Helena. | Photo Credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Negligible senescence describes a unique resistance to the typical decline associated with ageing. It is a concept that not only fascinates scientists but also holds significant implications for anti-aging research. By studying these remarkable…
Questions: 1. Just five nonmetals account for most of the earth’s atmosphere, crust, and the oceans. They are carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, silicon, and ________. Fill in the blank. Hint: This element is the most abundant in the universe, forming only 370,000 years after the Big Bang. 2. Most nonmetals are either solids or gases at…
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A vial of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil displayed in Chicago. The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) recently unveiled a comprehensive immunisation schedule for women that provides a list of essential vaccines that adult women should receive, and the recommended frequency of each vaccine. Actor and women’s health champion Kajal…
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This week a prize was announced that is likely to have far-reaching implications in the world of health care. Despite its importance most of the community is unaware of the event. The winner of the Longitude prize is poised to spearhead a revolution in the field of infection management and global efforts to tackle antimicrobial…
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