Sycamore Gap sapling gifted in memory of boy with cancer
The National Trust is encouraging people to apply for 'Tree of Hope' descendants of the famous sycamore.
Researchers create high-performing, eco-friendly sunscreen
In a significant breakthrough for the cosmetics industry, researchers have developed a new type of sunscreen using lignin, a naturally abundant polymer, and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The study, led by Yarong Li and Zhiguang Tang, was published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts and details the innovative use of a dual-modified lignin sub-microsphere to enhance the SPF and improve the color of sunscreens.
‘This is an ongoing mission’
The GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF), in collaboration with The Ocean Cleanup and Clean Harbours Jamaica, through the Kingston Harbour Cleanup Project (KHCP), hosted a beach clean-up at Sirgany Beach in Kingston, in recognition of International...
Forests fail to recover
Camille Stevens-Rumann crouched in the dirt and leaned over evergreen seedlings, measuring how much each had grown in seven months.
Agency distributes 33 fibre boats to riverine communities
The distribution, which coincided with the World Maritime Day celebration, took place at the N-HYPPADEC Headquarters in Minna on Thursday
In a first for a Southern State, ICFA forms Karnataka Agriculture Council
ICFA forms Karnataka Agriculture Council to boost economic growth, strengthen FPOs, and drive innovation in agriculture.
Gates Foundation honours Nigerians, others as global champions for children’s nutrition
According to Mr Suzman the foundation is focused on the more than 400 million children who aren’t getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.
Some people insist the Tijuana River is poisoning them: Officials disagree
The Tijuana River should not be flowing this time of year. But throughout the dry season, it has—delivering millions of gallons a day of an unnatural mix of water, neon green sewage and industrial waste ...
Exosomes from umbilical cord blood may have therapeutic benefit
Administration of tiny cargo-carrying vesicles from human umbilical cord blood has shown therapeutic benefit in a mouse model of Parkinson's.
Exosomes from umbilical cord blood may have therapeutic benefit
Administration of tiny cargo-carrying vesicles from human umbilical cord blood has shown therapeutic benefit in a mouse model of Parkinson's.
NGT fines Kerala govt. for late filing of report on plastic contamination in Ashtamudi Lake
The penalty was imposed on the basis of an order dated September 4 issued by the Registrar General of the tribunal
Expert panel on Wayanad landslides recommends keeping ‘unsafe’ areas habitat-free
Expert committee recommends keeping unsafe areas free of habitation, curbing construction, and implementing micro-zonation studies in landslide-prone zones.
WRD resumed its drive to remove encroachments from Korattur lake on Friday
Water Resources Department removes encroachments in Korattur lake, Chennai, to restore the major waterbody and prevent pollution.
Health Minister reiterates commitment to develop Dharmavaram Assembly constituency in A.P.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav aims to transform Dharmavaram into a model constituency through collaborative efforts and development plans.
Hyper-local flood forecast data to be used for better disaster mitigation planning
Community-operated rain gauges in Kerala provide real-time data to enhance disaster planning and mitigation efforts.
Drive to promote digital literacy in full swing in Kozhikode district
Digi Keralam project in Kozhikode aims to achieve total digital literacy by November 1 through field surveys and training.
New upgrade will supercharge atomic vision of the world's most powerful X-ray laser
The Department of Energy (DOE) has given the green light for construction to begin on a high-energy upgrade that will further boost the performance of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the world's ...
The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants Club inaugurated at St. Joseph’s College in Hosur
Inauguration of Civil Services Aspirants Club at St. Joseph's College with inspiring speech by IRS officer R. Rajesh.
ROPAD data support RAB32 gene mutation's link to Parkinson's
The link between a RAB32 gene mutation and Parkinson's disease was corroborated in a recent study analyzing global ROPAD study data.
ROPAD data support RAB32 gene mutation's link to Parkinson's
The link between a RAB32 gene mutation and Parkinson's disease was corroborated in a recent study analyzing global ROPAD study data.
Two mega projects, separated by a century but united by an urgency to transform Hyderabad
Historic Hyderabad riverbed redevelopment echoes past, with plans for demolition and resettlement in modern Musi Riverfront Development project.
Environmentalists oppose Congress govt.’s decision to reduce ESA by nearly 20%
Opposition to Karnataka government's reduction of Western Ghats ESA by 20% due to environmental concerns.
Study indicates caste-based inequality in medical crowdfunding in India 
A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) titled ‘Caste inequality in medical crowdfunding in India’ has found that the medical crowdfunding campaigns initiated by individuals from dominant caste groups tend to garner higher funds when compared with the campaigns initiated by individuals from marginalised caste groups.
Scientists use drones to track white sharks along California beaches
The forecast at the beach today is cloudy, with a chance of sharks. At least, that's the forecast that researchers at UC Santa Barbara would like to be able to provide. They're leading a project to predict ...
West Bengal junior doctors announce mass protest rally a week before Durga Puja
West Bengal junior doctors call for protests after rape-murder incident, demanding justice and safe workplaces for medical professionals.
Use social media to spread awareness, Kiran Bedi tells ophthalmologists; former L-G launches three-day glaucoma meet
The 33rd GSI conference focuses on glaucoma awareness, treatment advancements, and AI applications, featuring Indian and international experts.
A mother's raw story of struggle to get care for a child with a significant, unlabelled disability
First person: The reality of surviving with a child who has a syndrome without a name - and the astonishing discovery of vast differences in care.
Ebonyi cholera death toll hits 15, says health official
The official said three emergency centres had been designated for the treatment of patients...............
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