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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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