Science
- Feb- 2023 -14 February
Scientists warn that Artificial Intelligence can be misused to design highly toxic biological and chemical weapons
Stealing the creations of artists, assisting pupils in exam fraud, and now this. Artificial intelligence has the potential to be…
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Equatorial Guinea confirms its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease
The WHO said on Monday that Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever Marburg virus illness outbreak. This follows the passing…
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Mycologists reveal that ‘Zombie fungus’ in the show ‘Last of Us’ can become a reality
Nothing is more terrifying than when fiction becomes reality. The worst nightmare could occur when an imagination that began in…
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Slopes of Swiss mountains getting strangely colonised by invasive Cacti due to intensifying global warming
The residents of the Swiss canton of Valais are accustomed to seeing mountain sides covered in snow in the winter…
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Oxford University study finds alarming levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in Norwegian Arctic ice
According to the Guardian, an Oxford University-led investigation has discovered dangerous concentrations of poisonous PFAS, popularly known as ‘forever chemicals,’…
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Unexplained pressure glitch reported in a Russian spacecraft docked with the International Space Station
On Saturday, an unidentified pressure was noted in a Russian spacecraft connected to the International Space Station (ISS). The Progress…
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Study: Pregnant women exposed to wildfire smoke for at least one day have a higher chance of giving birth prematurely
A study of more than 2.5 million pregnant women in California found that those who were exposed to wildfire smoke…
Read More » - 11 February
New study proposes mining and using Moon dust to shield Earth from harsh Sun to curb global warming
Summer is coming. At least in half the world. Those soon to be in the grip of sweaty months may…
Read More » - 10 February
Study finds Australia and New Zealand to be among the best places to survive nuclear apocalypse
A nuclear war is a terrifying possibility. A global nuclear war’s aftermath does not depict a happy future for humanity.…
Read More » - 9 February
Scientists find that a ‘lifelong sacrifice’ is made by Killer whale mothers for their sons
Scientists discovered that moms of killer whales, often known as orcas, in the North Pacific make a ‘lifelong sacrifice’ for…
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Sima, a 47-month-old lab rat breaks the record to become the oldest living member of the species
Sima, a lab rat who is 47 months old, has surpassed the previous record to become the oldest person still…
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Astronomers spot a Saturn-like ring of dust and debris around a dwarf planet called Quaoar
The discovery of a Saturn-like ring of dust and debris surrounding a minor planet Quaoar astounded astronomers. The dwarf planet…
Read More » - 8 February
UN Environment Programme report reveals that the global rise of superbugs might pose a threat to humankind
According to a recent UN Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment, the spread of superbugs around the world threatens humankind. Superbugs are…
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Study: Harmful chemicals from possibly large number of rocket launches may cause damages to Ozone layer
The ozone layer surrounding the Earth is crucial to human welfare. It absorbs the sun’s damaging UV radiation. Depletion of…
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Study suggests that a married couple or those who live together are at a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Even if a couple is dissatisfied in their relationship, research suggests that people who live together or are married have…
Read More » - 7 February
IIT-M and ISRO developes VR and augmented reality solutions to train Indian astronauts for space emergencies
To prepare Indian astronauts for the harsh unknowns of space, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) and the Indian…
Read More » - 5 February
Benefits of drinking red wine
Red wine, according to the American Diabetes Association, helps control blood sugar. Red wine’s ability to lower blood sugar for…
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Satellite ‘NISAR’ getting ready for 2024 launch in first-ever India-US joint satellite mission
The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and a top NASA official were photographed at the NASA Jet…
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Astronomers spot 12 new moons around Jupiter in a new discovery
Astronomers have found 12 new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total number of its satellites to 92, a record number…
Read More » - 4 February
Drug watchdog of Australia announces legalising MDMA and psilocybin for treating depression and post-traumatic stress
The Australian drug watchdog announced on Friday that the government will soon legalise the psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin, sometimes…
Read More » - 3 February
Oldest preserved vertebrate brain discovered following the scan of the skull of a 319-million-year-old fossilised fish
According to a CNN article, a study of a 319-million-year-old fossilised fish’s head revealed the earliest example of a well-preserved…
Read More » - 3 February
The National Health Service starts clinical trials of treatment that can extend the lives of people with brain tumours
An innovative therapy method intended to prolong the lives of persons with brain tumours has begun a clinical trial by…
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US: Researchers observe in a study that gun violence spiked on warmer days
In the US, gun violence has risen to the top of the list of killers of kids and teenagers. Every…
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Study reveals that kindness helps in recovery from anxiety and depression
Helping others and being kind to others are two qualities that have long been praised as being necessary for a…
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Scientists in China clone ‘super cows’ that can produce huge amounts of milk in their lifetime
According to local media, scientists in China have created what are being referred to as ‘super cows.’ According to reports,…
Read More » - 2 February
WHO to ask governments to reserve COVID-19 drugs and vaccines in order to distribute them in poorer countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) may require governments to hold medicines and vaccinations so that they can be distributed in…
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Australian beachgoers warned about ‘Blue dragon,’ a beautiful water creature that can inflict a painful sting
Beachgoers in Australia are being cautioned about a water creature that is attractive to look at but might sting them…
Read More » - Jan- 2023 -31 January
Study assisted by AI reveals that the Earth will breach the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold within the next decade
According to a recent study with the help of artificial intelligence, the Earth will cross the 1.5 degree Celsius warming…
Read More » - 31 January
Unique celestial event to occur on Wednesday; when and where to watch in India
When Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is visible in the skies above Earth, astronomers and stargazers will be treated to a…
Read More » - 31 January
New ‘soil amendment’ solutions to improve the physical properties of soil may complement the traditional ways
The world’s arable land is being degraded by extreme weather and human activity, therefore researchers and developers are looking at…
Read More » - 31 January
Perseverance rover successfully creates the first sample depot on Mars after dropping 10 titanium tubes
Another achievement has been made by the Mars-based Perseverance rover. After releasing 10 titanium tubes to be returned to Earth…
Read More » - 31 January
Webb Telescope’s observations reveals that the spectacular rings surrounding asteroid Chariklo are home to water ice
With the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the most potent telescope ever sent into space, the National Aeronautics and Space…
Read More » - 30 January
Satellite image of Mars baffles Twitterati after NASA posted a picture of the surface of Mars that looked like a bear
Twitter users are perplexed by a satellite photograph of Mars’ surface after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared…
Read More » - 29 January
Urgent search underway in Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing radioactive Caesium-137 went missing
Western Australia has launched an immediate search after a small capsule carrying the radioactive compound Caesium-137 went missing. According to…
Read More » - 28 January
Scientists issue warning that extreme climatic conditions in Amazon rainforest may impact those in Tibetan Plateau
Scientists have warned that the harsh climate in the Amazon rainforest could directly affect those living on the Tibetan Plateau.…
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