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Chandrayaan-3 Mission Recognized with Leif Erikson Lunar Prize

December 21, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been honored with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize in recognition of its groundbreaking Chandrayaan-3 mission. The award, presented by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík, Iceland, acknowledges ISRO’s exceptional contributions to lunar exploration ..

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What is “The Great Unconformity”?

December 20, 2023

Scientists have recently made significant strides in understanding “The Great Unconformity,” a geological phenomenon characterized by missing sections of the Earth’s crust in the geological record. This mysterious gap has now been linked to intense glacial erosion during a period ..

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Endangered Bat Species Discovered in Corsica

December 20, 2023

Researchers have identified a new and highly rare species of bat on the French island of Corsica, located in the Mediterranean. The discovery, published in the journal Revue suisse de Zoologie in October, highlights the uniqueness and vulnerability of this ..

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WHO Recognizes Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease

December 20, 2023

On December 15, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially included noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, in its list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Also known as cancrum oris, noma has a high mortality rate ..

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What is Lipedema?

December 20, 2023

Lipedema, a connective tissue disorder causing abnormal fat accumulation in the lower extremities, poses significant challenges for those affected. The condition often goes undiagnosed due to its resemblance to obesity, affecting approximately 1 in 72,000 individuals, primarily women. The Unseen ..

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Menopause Drug Veoza Approved in the UK

December 19, 2023

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently approved a new drug, Veoza, offering potential relief to women experiencing hot flushes during menopause. This non-hormonal medication has already gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, ..

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India’s First Winter Expedition to Arctic

December 19, 2023

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its polar research pursuits with the launch of its inaugural winter expedition to the Arctic. This groundbreaking venture, initiated at Prithvi Bhavan in New Delhi, is poised to unravel the profound impact of ..

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Soft Tunable 3D Photonic Crystals

December 19, 2023

A groundbreaking method has surfaced for developing soft tunable 3D photonic crystals that control light in all directions. The introduction of nanoparticles into the blue phase liquid crystal paves the way for advanced photonic devices. Fascinating World of Photonic Crystals ..

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Ice Bridges and Early Travel in North America

December 18, 2023

The question of how and when humans arrived in North America has fueled heated debates in archaeology. While the traditional theory posits a land bridge migration around 13,000 years ago, recent discoveries, including 23,000-year-old footprints in New Mexico, have reignited ..

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Eradication of Malaria Through Innovative Gene Drive Technology

December 18, 2023

Abdoulaye Diabate, an African scientist from Burkina Faso, has been awarded the 2023 Falling Walls Prize for Science and Innovation Management for his groundbreaking research on a gene drive technology aimed at eliminating malaria and its carriers, female Anopheles mosquitoes. ..

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