Page-21 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

17th-Century “Vampire” Child Found in Polish Village

August 15, 2023

Archaeologists excavating the village of Pień in Poland have made a chilling discovery: the remains of a young “vampire” child buried face down and secured to the earth with a padlock. The site, described as a resting place for “the ..

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African Penguins Facing Extinction by 2035

August 15, 2023

A dire situation for African penguins has been highlighted in a recent report by The Guardian. Scientists have warned that without intervention, these unique creatures could become extinct by 2035. The declining population of African penguins is attributed to overfishing ..

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Link Between Playing Football and Parkinson’s Disease

August 15, 2023

A recent study conducted by researchers at Boston University’s CTE Centre aimed to investigate the connection between organized tackle football participation and the likelihood of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and parkinsonism. The researchers utilized an extensive online dataset of ..

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Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis

August 15, 2023

Scientists have uncovered two previously undiscovered mole species, Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis, believed to have inhabited the mountains of eastern Turkey for three million years. These subterranean mammals are adept at surviving extreme weather conditions, enduring up to ..

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Childhood Exposure to Lead Increases Risk of Criminal Behaviour in Adulthood

August 15, 2023

Lead exposure, known for its damaging effects on wildlife and human health, has long been linked to developmental and cognitive impairments. Recent research from George Washington University underscores the connection between early-life lead exposure and an increased risk of criminal ..

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Microplastics in Human Hearts

August 15, 2023

A recent study published by the American Chemical Society reveals a shocking discovery – microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have been found in the human heart. These minuscule plastic particles, originating from sources like clothing fibers and other plastic ..

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Chandrayaan-3 Nears Moon Orbit

August 15, 2023

India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, launched on July 14, has successfully undergone its third lunar orbit reduction, transitioning from a highly-elliptical orbit to a near-circular orbit around the Moon. The craft’s orbit circularization phase aims to bring it to a constant 100 ..

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Graphene-Aurora Program

August 15, 2023

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, inaugurated the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’ at Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. The initiative, executed by Digital University Kerala, receives joint funding from MeitY, Government of Kerala, and industry partners, ..

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