Workers in world's second-largest city ordered to work from home for terrifying reason
Thick, toxic smog has engulfed New Delhi in India since the start of the week, with air pollution reaching 50 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit
Small brain-penetrating molecule offers hope for treating aggressive brain tumors
Gliocidin selectively kills glioblastoma cells by inhibiting nucleotide synthesis, showing potential as a therapeutic option in combination with temozolomide.
Growing grains and legumes in the same fields could be a win-win for crop performance and sustainability
An innovative experiment growing perennial cereal grains and legumes in the same fields is sprouting benefits for crop performance and sustainability, according to a new University of Alberta study appearing ...
Simulations with new k−ω model offer insights into massive star convection processes
Researchers at Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences simulated the evolution of massive stars with masses ranging from 50 to 150 solar masses during the nitrogen sequence Wolf-Rayet ...
Hiker Steps into 280-Million-Year-Old Fossilized World in Italian Alps
Experts think the find will “transform itself into a training ground for researchers and students.”
Ingestible capsule releases a burst of drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract
Inspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into the wall of the stomach or other organs of the digestive tract.
‘Faceless’ high-rise buildings fear in Sutton Coldfield as group opposes centre redevelopment plan
Sutton Deserves Better campaign group has raised concerns over the Gracechurch Centre redevelopment proposals and is calling for a rethink
Scientists uncover cross-species neural mechanism for early detection of life motion in visual processing
Visual systems of both humans and animals can detect life motion from the environment at the earliest stage of visual processing, research by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) uncovered.
Plastic reduces krill's ability to remove carbon in the deep ocean, marine ecologists find
New research shows that increased levels of plastic pollution in the Southern Ocean could reduce the ability of Antarctic krill, a tiny shrimp-like crustacean, to help take CO2 from the atmosphere. The ...
Girl left near death after being drugged by mother
The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.
First 'blueprint' of human skeletal development offers new insights into bone formation
The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.
A lake ecosystem gasping for breath
Thambi discovers mass fish kill in Ashtamudi Lake due to pollution, sparking concerns about environmental degradation and public health risks.
Perthshire OAP says beavers have flooded his garden and damaged his beloved rowan tree
Jack Blair, 84, has been left "distressed" by the flooding.
Solar Orbiter Snaps Highest-Ever Resolution Shots Of The Sun To Reveal Amazing Details
The incredibly hot images were taken with two of Solar Orbiter's six imaging instruments in March of last year.
Study reveals exponential rise in peafowl population in Tamil Nadu
Study reveals exponential rise in peafowl population in Tamil Nadu, posing challenges for farmers and conservationists.
Astronomers take first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy
Located a staggering 160,000 light-years from us, the star WOH G64 was imaged thanks to the impressive sharpness offered by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO's ...
'The East Markham mystery' - Nottinghamshire villagers baffled by two unexplained deaths in 24 hours at care home
A senior support worker and a resident at the Dannsa House care home in East Markham both died within 24 hours of each other
International Space Station forced to maneuver out of way of approaching space debris
A Russian cargo ship docked at the space station fired its thrusters for five minutes Tuesday to move the ISS out of the way of an inbound object.
Aquaculture researchers decode the genome of the African catfish to advance modern breeding approaches
Scientists at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf have decoded the genome of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), in collaboration with international partners.
273 human-wildlife conflict zones in Kerala, finds Forest dept. study
A comprehensive study conducted by the State Forest department over the past decade has identified 273 panchayats in the State as conflict zones, of which 30 were classified as severe conflict zones.
Curbs imposed on temple jathra in Bandipur
The Forest Department has imposed restrictions on the annual jathra of Beladakuppe Sri Mahadeshwaraswamy Temple which is in the core area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Continuous rainfall triggers waterlogging in many areas of Thoothukudi
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
4-y-o from Mountain View Avenue house fire taken into care of CPFSA
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it has taken the four-year-old boy who was involved in last Saturday's deadly Mountain View Avenue house fire into its care. A one-year-old toddler was killed in the blaze. The fire,...
Centre launches Marine Fisheries census, to be completed in 45 days
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
A rinderpest outbreak devastated the gaur population of Mudumalai in 1968
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Quack-like underwater sounds off the coast of New Zealand in the '80s may have been a conversation, researcher says
Mysterious, repeating sounds from the depths of the ocean can be terrifying to some, but in the 1980s, they presented a unique look at an underwater soundscape.
Using gas bubbles to precisely deliver nanomedicines shows promise for lung cancer treatment
The delivery of nanomedicines using gas bubbles has shown itself to be a unique way of transporting cytotoxins to the lungs of cancer patients. The method enables precise and focused treatments, and the ...
Govt. urged to drop proposal for allowing 24 x 7 mining activities in Ballari, Sandur and Hosapete region
Organisations urge Chief Minister to reject proposal for 24/7 mining in Karnataka to protect biodiversity and prevent ecosystem damage.
Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI
Union Health Ministry issues advisory to combat rising air pollution levels in India, emphasizing public health preparedness and awareness campaigns.
Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI
Union Health Ministry issues advisory to combat rising air pollution levels in India, emphasizing public health preparedness and awareness campaigns.
Astronomical jump in cost of developing recreation lands at County Kildare site
There has been a huge jump in the estimated cost of developing recreation lands in a County Kildare town. Naas-based politician Bill Clear said the cost of developing community lands in Sallins - a pr...
Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds
Critics of affirmative action in higher education have argued that the policy deprives more qualified students of a spot at a university or college. A new study by Cornell researchers finds that ignoring ...
A technique for estimating the mass of gigantic filaments of dark matter
How do you weigh one of the largest objects in the entire universe? Very carefully, according to new research.
In Ranthambore, tigers and humans struggle for space and survival
Tiger attack in Rajasthan village sparks conflict, protests, and questions about human-wildlife coexistence near Ranthambore Reserve.
A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter
The search for the universe's dark matter could end tomorrow—given a nearby supernova and a little luck. The nature of dark matter has eluded astronomers for 90 years, since the realization that 85% ...
Eamon Ryan at COP29: The world needs "to build trust that we can stop climate change which threatens us all"
Despite question marks over Azerbaijan's suitability to host COP29, Eamon Ryan says people need to “stop pointing the finger at any one country”
Delhi gets break from extreme air pollution; Centre declares staggered timings for its staff
After nearly a week of breathing extremely polluted air, the city residents received some respite on Thursday with the pollution levels dropping marginally. The air quality is likely to remain the same for the next six days, according to official data. However, the pollution levels were still several times higher than the threshold prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The national capital was ranked the second most polluted city in the country after Bihar’s Hajipur, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The CPCB found the level of PM2.5 (particulate matter that is 2.5 microns or less in diameter) in the city — to be 162.1 micrograms per cubic metre of air — over 10 times the WHO’s permissible limit of 15 micrograms per cubic metre.
King Charles hailed as 'visionary' who 'wants action' on climate
The Circular Bioeconomy Alliance’s Chief Executive Marc Palahi has praised King Charles for his approach to climate change, as well as his longstanding support of organic farming
Hubble finds sizzling details about young star FU Orionis
In 1936, astronomers saw a puzzling event in the constellation Orion: the young star FU Orionis (FU Ori) became a hundred times brighter in a matter of months. At its peak, FU Ori was intrinsically 100 ...
Video: Our sun is the star in a new simulation
NASA supercomputers are shedding light on what causes some of the sun's most complex behaviors. Using data from the suite of active sun-watching spacecraft currently observing the star at the heart of ...
Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers
An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings.
Woman dead just days after leaving hospital 'feeling more like herself'
Marie Stevens died at her home on September 3 2023 about two weeks after being attacked by two dogs
Hyderabad Zoo gets ISO-9001:2015 certification for fifth year in a row
Hyderabad, Nov 21 (IANS): Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad has achieved a milestone as it has been honoured and recognized by the International Standard Organization (ISO)-9001:2015 for the fifth consecutive year. The ISO inspection team conducts inspection with respect to the conservation of wildlife particularly end.....
World’s first fully robotic double lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health
A surgical team at NYU Langone Health has performed the first fully robotic double lung transplant in the world.
Study suggests a key to kick-start the heart's own repair mechanism
After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart.
New neuroimaging marker may identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials
A new neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease is related to general cognition and may serve to identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials, a landmark study has found.
More antibiotics, less cure
David Thompson's battle with antibiotic-resistant infection highlights the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use to combat AMR.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Who coined the term dystopian?
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: English philosopher John Stuart Mill coined the term in 1868, using it in a House of Commons debate on Ireland.
18 hospitals in Punjab reprimanded over idle ventilators, delayed drugs purchase
34pc of ventilators in ICUs of six hospitals dysfunctional; 12 heads get notices for delay in medicines procurement.
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