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17th-Century “Vampire” Child Found in Polish Village

Archaeologists excavating the village of Pień in Poland have made a chilling discovery: the remains of a young “vampire” child buried face down and secured to the earth...

August 15, 2023

African Penguins Facing Extinction by 2035

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...

August 15, 2023

Link Between Playing Football and Parkinson’s Disease

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...

August 15, 2023

Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis

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...

August 15, 2023

Childhood Exposure to Lead Increases Risk of Criminal Behaviour in Adulthood

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...

August 15, 2023

Microplastics in Human Hearts

A recent study published by the American Chemical Society reveals a shocking discovery – microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have been found in the human heart. These...

August 15, 2023

Chandrayaan-3 Nears Moon Orbit

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...

August 15, 2023

Graphene-Aurora Program

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary, Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, inaugurated the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’ at Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. The initiative, executed by Digital University...

August 15, 2023

Hackathon to Encourage Innovation in Coal Sector

The Ministry of Coal organized a Hackathon through CMPDI to boost innovation in the coal and lignite sector, aligning with the “Make in India” initiative. The event aimed...

August 15, 2023

Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush are set to co-host the groundbreaking Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled for August 17-18, 2023, in Gandhinagar,...

August 15, 2023

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