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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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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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WHO Designates EG.5 Covid-19 Variant as ‘Variant of Concern’

August 12, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the EG.5 strain of the Covid-19 virus to the status of a ‘variant of concern’ after initially categorizing it as a variant of interest. This sub-variant of the omicron lineage, known as EG.5, ..

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Wegovy Reduces Risk of Heart Attack

August 9, 2023

The pharmaceutical landscape recently witnessed a remarkable milestone as Novo Nordisk, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, achieved a groundbreaking feat with its obesity medication, Wegovy. This achievement not only addresses weight concerns but also holds the potential to significantly reduce ..

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Luna-25 Spacecraft

August 8, 2023

After a hiatus of 47 years, Russia is poised to make a remarkable leap in lunar exploration with the launch of its Luna-25 spacecraft. This venture not only signifies a resurgence in space exploration but also represents a strategic race ..

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EG.5.1 or Eris Variant of COVID-19

August 7, 2023

The emergence of new COVID-19 variants has been an ongoing challenge in the fight against the pandemic. Among the latest variants, the EG.5.1, also known as the Eris variant, has been making headlines, causing concern in the United Kingdom and ..

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FDA’s Approval for Zurzuvae

August 7, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently granted approval for a groundbreaking oral pill called Zurzuvae, co-developed by Biogen and Sage Therapeutics, to address postpartum depression (PPD) and major depressive disorder (MDD). This revolutionary medication offers hope and ..

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