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Global Warming and Pacific Decadal Oscillation Could Increase Frequency of Equatorial-Origin Cyclones

August 29, 2023

A recent study in Nature Communications suggests that global warming and a cyclical event known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) could increase the frequency of tropical cyclones originating near the Equator. The number of such cyclones was 43% fewer ..

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Scientists Successfully Sequence the Y Chromosome

August 29, 2023

In a monumental achievement, scientists have successfully sequenced the Y chromosome, potentially revolutionizing the study of male infertility and various health disorders. Despite attempts to decipher human genetic code over the past two decades, over half of the sequences within ..

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XRISM Satellite Launch and Moon Sniper Lunar Lander Postponed

August 28, 2023

The launch of the revolutionary XRISM satellite, designed to capture celestial objects in a new light, and the innovative “Moon Sniper” lunar lander has been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, a joint effort between the Japan Aerospace ..

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Osteoarthritis Set to Affect One Billion Worldwide by 2050

August 25, 2023

A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal predicts that nearly one billion people worldwide will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050. The research analyzed 30 years of data covering over 200 countries, highlighting a rapid increase in cases due ..

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3D Eye Scans Spot Early Parkinson’s Disease Sign

August 25, 2023

Scientists have harnessed the power of 3D eye scans, traditionally used by optometrists to assess retinal health, to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. This groundbreaking research delves into the emerging field of ..

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Apollo: A Friendly Humanoid Robot for Collaborative Work

August 25, 2023

Apptronik, a robotics startup based in Austin, has introduced a humanoid robot named Apollo designed to collaborate with humans. Standing at 5 ft 8 inches and weighing 72.6 kilograms, Apollo can safely work alongside humans, handling up to 25 kilograms ..

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Meta Announces the Launch of Code Llama

August 25, 2023

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the launch of “Code Llama,” an artificial intelligence (AI) model aimed at assisting in computer code writing. This free AI model, based on Meta’s Llama 2 language model, can ..

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Chandrayaan-3: Updates on Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan’s Lunar Activities

August 25, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided an update on the progress of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. The Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan are equipped with scientific payloads to conduct experiments on the lunar surface. ISRO announced that activities related ..

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ICMR Study Reveals Long-term Impacts of Covid-19 Hospitalizations

August 25, 2023

A recent study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) investigated the outcomes of 14,419 Covid-19 patients hospitalized across 31 hospitals. The study focused on patients with moderate to severe disease caused by original, delta, or omicron coronavirus ..

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FDA Approves Abrysvo to Protect Infants from RSV

August 23, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the groundbreaking vaccine Abrysvo, designed to protect infants from birth to 6 months of age against lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus ..

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