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New Marine Tardigrade Species in Indian Waters

Created: September 22, 2023

Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have unveiled an exciting discovery—a new species of marine tardigrade. Named Batillipes kalami, this minuscule creature was found off the southeast coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and has been christened ..

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ZSI Scientists Discover Pterygotrigla intermedica

Created: September 22, 2023

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, it shares similarities with species like Pterygotrigla hemisticta. This discovery marks the fourth species of ..

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Trans-Lagrangean Point 1 Insertion (TL1I) Manoeuvre

Created: September 20, 2023

India’s pioneering solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has commenced its journey to Lagrange Point 1 (L1), located along the Sun-Earth line. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) executed the trans-Lagrangian 1 insertion (TL1I) maneuver successfully, initiating Aditya-L1’s 110-day voyage to L1, which ..

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Study Links Chemical Exposures to Increased Cancer Odds in Women

Created: September 20, 2023

New research funded by the US government reveals that women exposed to various widely used chemicals face higher odds of developing ovarian and other cancers, including a doubling of odds for melanoma. The study, based on data collected by the ..

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Google DeepMind’s AlphaMissense

Created: September 20, 2023

Scientists at Google DeepMind have developed an AI program called AlphaMissense, which can predict the potential harm or harmlessness of genetic mutations, particularly missense mutations that involve single-letter changes in the DNA code. These mutations can lead to disorders such ..

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Created: September 19, 2023

The recent passing of actor Billy Miller, known for his roles in “Young and the Restless” and other soap operas, has drawn attention to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurological disorder he battled. While there is currently no cure ..

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