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The afterglow of a massive collision between two giant planets may have been detected for the first time. The wreckage of the collision could eventually cool and form an entirely new planet. If the observation is confirmed, it provides an amazing opportunity to watch the birth of a new world in real time and open…
The political response to the climate crisis remains largely inadequate in the face of heat waves, hurricanes, floods and forest fires that are accelerating and intensifying. The political inertia can be explained, among other things, by the stranglehold of fossil fuel interests on political decision-makers, and the strong influence polluting industries have on the spheres of power in…
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In the aftermath of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the unsung hero of public health has been revealed as hand hygiene, seamlessly integrating itself into the tapestry of our daily lives with unparalleled dedication. What was once a routine act of hand washing metamorphosed into a ritualistic defence mechanism, a formidable shield against an invisible adversary….
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Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science researchers have demonstrated a novel method for improving the pharmacokinetic properties of macrocyclic peptides – drug molecules that are pursued heavily by pharmaceutical industries worldwide. The IISc team from the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU), in collaboration with Anthem Biosciences, has demonstrated that substituting just a single…
Bat populations in many Indian States harbour serological evidence of exposure to Nipah virus,” the Nature article points out. | Photo Credit: CraigRJD Many places in Southeast Asia, such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, southern China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and some Indian States, have Nipah virus reservoirs and could experience cross-species transmission to humans, says…
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A person on a boat navigates on Puraquequara Lake, which has been affected by drought, in Manaus, Brazil, October 6, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Indigenous inhabitants in the Amazon are asking the Brazilian government to declare a climate emergency as their villages have no drinking water, food or medicine due to a severe drought…
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A turkey stands in a barn, Aug. 10, 2015, on a turkey farm near Manson, Iowa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that avian influenza (bird flu), which is deadly to commercial poultry, was confirmed in a flock of 47,300 turkeys in Jerauld County of South Dakota last Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, and at a…
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Treating cancer is expensive, costing up to several lakh rupees depending on the type of cancer, the treatment options available, and the treatment setting (public or private). It can also take time, removing an individual from their work and family for extended periods, and be painful. Sometimes, while an individual may have successfully forced a…
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European Space Agency’s French astronaut Thomas Pesquet addresses the Indian Space Conclave in New Delhi on October 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: File photo French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who had two stints in the International Space Station (ISS), says, “Space stations sometimes are like a prison with a really nice view if you don’t keep yourself…
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Q: To which ancient civilisation, can the first instance of writing be traced back to? Mesopotamia was a region comprising many cultures over time speaking different languages. The earliest known writing was invented there around 3400 B.C. Indus Valley Civilisation Mesopotamian Civilisation Egyptian Civilisation Inca Civilisation A: 2 Q: What were some of the earliest…
