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How do high-altitude birds take to the air when thin air offers little lift?

Posted on August 3, 2024 By admin
How do high-altitude birds take to the air when thin air offers little lift?

In high altitudes, despite the air being of low density, which makes the bird wings produce less lift and more difficult to remain aloft, high-altitude birds such as bar-headed geese, cranes, and bar-tailed godwits have been seen at high altitudes of over 6,000 metres. One possibility of how birds at high altitudes take to the air…

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Underwater mapping reveals insights into melting of Antarctica’s ice shelves

Posted on August 3, 2024 By admin
Underwater mapping reveals insights into melting of Antarctica’s ice shelves

New research documents never-seen-before shapes formed at the base of a West Antarctic ice shelf. An autonomous underwater vehicle found these features — including tear-shaped indents — exclusively in areas with higher melting rates by underlying warm ocean water. An ice shelf is a mass of glacial ice, fed from land by tributary glaciers, that floats in the sea…

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Fighting mosquito menace with repellents, vaccines

Posted on August 3, 2024 By admin
Fighting mosquito menace with repellents, vaccines

In 2021, WHO recommended two malaria vaccines — Mosquirix and R21/Matrix Since 2007, WHO has called April 15 World Malaria Day to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. The book Mosquitopia: The Place of Pests in a Healthy World states that there are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes…

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39% TB cases found during Tamil Nadu TB survey had no symptoms

Posted on August 3, 2024 By admin
39% TB cases found during Tamil Nadu TB survey had no symptoms

The first-of-its-kind TB prevalence cross-sectional survey was carried out among individuals aged older than 15 years across Tamil Nadu from February 2021 to July 2022. Based on the survey findings, the authors of the study from the National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Chennai have recommended that the State TB programme should prioritise the…

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India selects two astronaut-designates for upcoming Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station

Posted on August 2, 2024 By admin
India selects two astronaut-designates for upcoming Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station

Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (left) and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement India has shortlisted two astronaut-designates for the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Indian astronauts Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair have been shortlisted to go to the U.S. to train for the upcoming…

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IIA astronomers discover ‘vampire star’ which has been rejuvenating itself by sucking up material from a companion star

Posted on August 2, 2024 By admin
IIA astronomers discover ‘vampire star’ which has been rejuvenating itself by sucking up material from a companion star

Vampire stars, known as blue straggler stars (BSS), defy simple models of stellar evolution and show many characteristics of younger stars. Photo: PIB Team of astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have made the discovery that a vampire star has been rejuvenating its youth by sucking up material from a companion in the…

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The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival

Posted on August 2, 2024 By admin
The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival

The Science Quiz: The evolutionary edge to human survival 1 / 6 | The ability to metabolize alcohol effectively is an evolutionary adaptation found in populations with a long history of agriculture and fermentation. Which enzyme is responsible for this adaptation? Answer : Alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER…

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After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

Posted on August 1, 2024 By admin
After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

Image used for : M. Moorthy | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy In a relief to scientists and researchers across the country, the Finance Ministry has clarified that all imported ‘laboratory chemicals,’ except denatured ethanol, will be taxed at 10% instead of 150% as was first proposed in the Union Budget of July 23. Imported laboratory…

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After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

Posted on August 1, 2024 By admin
After furore, Customs Department removes punitive tax on laboratory chemicals

Image used for : M. Moorthy | Photo Credit: M. Moorthy In a relief to scientists and researchers across the country, the Finance Ministry has clarified that all imported ‘laboratory chemicals,’ except denatured ethanol, will be taxed at 10% instead of 150% as was first proposed in the Union Budget of July 23. Imported laboratory…

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Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Sea Wolves

Posted on August 1, 2024 By admin
Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Sea Wolves

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Sea Wolves 1 / 5 | Where are coastal sea wolves found? Ecuador Russia Canada Norway Coastal wolves are found in the US states of Alaska, Oregon and Washington, and the Canadian province of British Columbia. Next 2 / 5 | How are Coastal Sea wolves capable of…

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