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Link between PM2.5 Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

A recent study released in the Lancet Planetary Health has exposed a troubling association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the development of antibiotic resistance. The research marks the first-ever global estimation of antibiotic resistance’s impact due to ..

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Indian Scientist Develops High-Precision Method for Nanomechanical Testing

An Indian scientist, in collaboration with international institutions, has introduced a novel method to assess nanomechanical properties of materials at minuscule scales with exceptional precision and accuracy. This methodology significantly enhances the nanoindentation technique’s precision and accuracy for testing mechanical ..

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Maisies Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, allowing astronomers to unveil some of its most enigmatic secrets. JWST has now revealed Maisie’s Galaxy, one of the earliest known galaxies, which emerged approximately 390 million ..

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Tachymenoides harrisonfordi

A newly discovered species of snake in Peru has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in tribute to actor Harrison Ford’s environmental advocacy. Known for his portrayal of Indiana Jones, who famously fears snakes, Ford’s real-life commitment to conservation earned him this ..

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Carbon Dioxide Drives Volcanic Eruption

A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that carbon dioxide (CO2), not water vapor, is the driving force behind the eruption of basaltic volcanoes. Researchers studying magma from Pico do Fogo, a highly active ocean island volcano, detected elevated ..

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Scent Dogs Surpass PCR Tests for COVID-19 Detection

Trained scent dogs have demonstrated remarkable accuracy in detecting COVID-19 infections, outperforming traditional RT-PCR tests, according to a comprehensive review of studies. This innovative method not only offers quicker results but also the potential to significantly cut diagnostic expenses. The ..

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