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WHO Guidelines on K-Salts

January 29, 2025

Recent health guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggest that switching from traditional table salt to potassium-based salts, known as K-salts, could aid in managing blood pressure and reducing heart disease risks. This recommendation is particularly relevant in countries ..

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Epicoccum Indicum Fungi Species Discovered

January 28, 2025

Recently, researchers from Banaras Hindu University identified a new species of phytopathogenic fungi named *Epicoccum indicum*. This discovery is linked to an emerging leaf spot disease affecting *Chrysopogon zizanioides*, commonly known as vetiver or khus. This discovery marks the importance ..

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Silicon Carbide Extraction from Simulated Lunar Soil

January 27, 2025

Recently, researchers at IIT Madras have successfully extracted silicon carbide from simulated moon soil. This achievement has implications for constructing habitats on the moon. About Lunar Regolith Lunar regolith is the layer of loose material covering the moon’s surface. It ..

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Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis

January 27, 2025

The health of tea plantation workers in Assam has come under scrutiny due to a recent study denoting risk of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). This life-threatening fungal infection primarily affects tuberculosis (TB) survivors. The research was conducted by a team ..

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Microplastics Impact Brain Function and Blood Circulation

January 25, 2025

Recent studies have revealed alarming vital information about the effects of microplastics on brain function. Research published in *Science Advances* indicates that microplastics may obstruct blood circulation, leading to impaired cognitive abilities. These findings stem from experiments conducted on mice, ..

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ISRO’s 100th Launch

January 25, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to mark milestone with its 100th launch. Scheduled for January 29, 2025, the GSLV-F15 mission will deploy the NVS-02 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. This mission enhances India’s Navigation with ..

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Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age Discovery Reshapes Global Metallurgical History

January 25, 2025

Recent archaeological findings have reshaped our understanding of the Iron Age in India. A new study indicates that iron technology in Tamil Nadu dates back to the early 4th millennium BCE. This discovery challenges previous beliefs that placed the onset ..

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China Advances in Nuclear Fusion with EAST Reactor

January 25, 2025

China has recently made strides in nuclear fusion research. The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds. This surpasses the previous record of 403 seconds set in 2023. This achievement is vital for the future of fusion ..

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India To Launch First Human Underwater Submersible

January 24, 2025

Recently, India announced the launch of its first human underwater submersible by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the blue economy and is aligned with the country’s broader goals in space exploration, particularly the Gaganyaan mission. The ..

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Supermassive Black Hole Challenges Astrophysics

January 24, 2025

An international team used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory to discover a unique black hole, LID-568. LID-568 is feeding on matter at a rate 40 times higher than what scientists believed was possible Background on ..

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