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Impact of oil spills on marine life
Oil spills contamination has spread throughout the marine ecosystem as a result of human activity.
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March-April 2023

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Birds with neurotoxim-laden feathers
An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen.
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March-April 2023

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Life-Building Organic Molecules Found in Samples from Asteroid Ryuga
The asteroid Ryugu is rich in organic molecules that could serve as the building blocks of life.
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March-April 2023

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Scientists identify compounds that reduce the harmful side effects of antibiotics on gut bacteria
Antibiotics help to fight bacterial infections, but they can also harm the helpful microbes living in the gut, which can have long-lasting health consequences.
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March-April 2023

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Emerging zoonotic viral disease caused by Nipah virus; a spill over from fruit bats to human
Nipah virus (NiV), an emerging zoonotic virus, Nbelongs to the family Paramyxoviridae subfamily Paramyxovirinae and genus Henipavirus.
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March-April 2023

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Iniant formulas promise too much
Many infant formulas promise a lot. Several products claim that they help develop the brain, increase immunity and promote children's growth and development, among other things.
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March-April 2023

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How Covid Pandemic Impacting Microbiome Of Human Body!
The COVID-19 pandemic changed all aspects of human life with much concern about health structure and functions especially.
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January - February 2023

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Two Out Of Three Glaciers Could Be Lost By 2100
Assistant Professor David Rounce of Civil and Environmental Engineering led an international effort to produce new projections of glacier mass loss through the century under different emissions scenarios.
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January - February 2023

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Power Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Knowledge Empowerment
From weather to the structure of proteins, from satellite surveys to medical surgery, some things are predictable in theory, but too complex to figure out in practice. But the rise of artificial intelligence is changing that fast.
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January - February 2023

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Padma Awards-2023 in Science & Engineering
The Padma Awards in three categories- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are among the highest civilian awards of India and are announced every year on the occasion of India's Republic Day to the people who have made exceptional and distinguished contributions in their respective fields and are conferred every year by the President of India at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhawan between March and April.
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January - February 2023

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Global warming reaches central Greenland
A temperature reconstruction from ice cores of the past 1,000 years reveals that today's warming in central-north Greenland is surprisingly pronounced.
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January - February 2023

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Migratory birds in North America are shrinking as their wings get bigger
North American migratory birds are becoming smaller as the planet warms due to climate change, a new study finds.
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January - February 2023

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Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink
This did not happen in the last one crore years, which is happening now. More than one million species of animals are on the verge of extinction in the whole world.
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January - February 2023

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Boosting anti-cancer antibodies by reducing their grip
Antibodies detect and tag viruses and bacteria so the body's immune system can destroy them.
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January - February 2023

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Arctic blast sweeps US
An arctic blast has brought extreme cold, heavy snow and intense wind across much of the U.S. just in time for the holidays.
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January - February 2023

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Genome and Genome Sequencing Technologies
Genome is the vital genetic information of all living beings and being able to decode this genome had been an enduring wish for biologists and geneticists alike.
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January - February 2023

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A soybean protein blocks LDL cholesterol production, reducing risks of metabolic diseases
Consuming soy flour rich in the protein B-conglycinin has the potential to reduce LDL Ci cholesterol levels and lower the risk of metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease, said Elvira de Mejia, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the corresponding author of the study.
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January - February 2023

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Zombie virus
The words \"zombie virus discovered in Russian ice\" sounds like something straight out of a horror film although after the pandemic, it's pretty difficult to shock any of us.
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January - February 2023

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Gympie Gympie: suicide plant which causes thoughts of suicide
The stinging bush, a member of the nettle family (Urticaceae), gets its name after the Australian town of Gympie, a gold mining hub settled in the 1860s.
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January - February 2023

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The 10 biggest science stories of 2022
The James Webb Space Telescope sends back mind-bending images
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January - February 2023

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Climate Change Affects Mosquito Behaviour
Changes in climatic factors such as higher temperatures and increased rainfall affect the developmental, behavioural and distribution patterns of insects like mosquitoes.
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November - December 2022

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Are We Living In A Simulation?
We humans are not capable enough to understand and experience the exact nature of the universe, unfiltered. Due to several biological and physical limitations of our sense organs and brain we only process a small fraction of the universe.
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November - December 2022

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Seaweeds: powerhouse of Immunonutrients
Functional foods are those foods which are capable of imparting a therapeutic benefit to the consumer.
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November - December 2022

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Why some people are mosquito magnets
It's impossible to hide from a female mosquito -- she will hunt down any member of the human species by tracking our CO2 exhalations, body heat, and body odor.
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November - December 2022

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Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome
Adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall health, according to new research from Penn State.
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November - December 2022

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Pandoravirus: the melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs
Scientists have recently revived several large viruses that had been buried in the frozen Siberian ground (permafrost) for tens of thousands of years. The youngest virus to be revived was a sprightly 27,000 years old.
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November - December 2022

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FROM MID-SEA TO MOUNTAIN TOP
Think of this situation: You are in the process of learning swimming with someone's hand-holding.
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November - December 2022

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Waste to wealth via integrated biorefinery
Industrial development for the past two centuries has been driven by non-renewable resources i.e. fossil fuels and petroleum.
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November - December 2022

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US Air Force unveils newest stealth bomber aircraft
The US Air Force introduced the first Sixth Generation Stealth Bomber on 3 December 2022. Its name is B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber.
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November - December 2022

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Remnants of Ancient Earth-Like World Seen Being Eaten by a Star
The main sequence life of a star like the Sun may not end in a supernova like the most massive stars out there, but it will not be a quiet affair.
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