New approach to fighting malaria
The mosquito-borne infectious disease malaria resulted in about 241 million clinical episodes and 627,000 deaths in 2020. In young children and pregnant women living in areas where the disease is …
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Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
A supermoon rises through clouds over the skyline of lower Manhattan, Aug. 1, 2023, as seen from West Orange, N.J. Stargazers are in for a double treat on Wednesday night, …
Chandrayaan-3 rover rolls onto moon’s surface, braces for new challenges
New Delhi: The moon rover of India’s Chandrayaan-3 exited the spacecraft on Thursday to begin exploring the surface of the lunar south pole and conducting experiments, and was braced for …
Tropical Storm Idalia: Tropical storm Idalia strengthening as it moves toward Florida’s gulf coast
Tropical Storm Idalia intensified overnight as it neared western Cuba and forecasters expect it to strengthen into “a dangerous major hurricane” by the time it reaches Florida’s Gulf Coast by …
Dark matter could be building up inside dead stars — with potentially explosive consequences
Dark matter is thought to inhabit the entire universe but is completely invisible to observations. Now, scientists may be able to detect the mysterious matter’s subtle influence as it burrows …
The physics of fat droplets reveal DNA danger
Fat is a normal and necessary part of the body. Fat cells store and release energy, as well as play significant roles in hormonal regulation and immunity. In recent decades, …
rare corpse flower stinks out California
Here’s looking at… phew! The corpse flower is only in bloom for a couple of days, but with a putrid stench it makes its presence felt. A rose by any …
Human-caused climate change may lead to 1 billion premature deaths over next century: Study
NEW DELHI: Climate change induced by human activity is likely to be responsible for the premature death of about one billion people over the next century, if global warming reaches …
Brain Worm: Live worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world-first discovery
A woman who had been grappling with memory lapses and depression has undergone surgery to remove an 8cm-long parasitic roundworm from her brain.This 64-year-old woman from England, residing in New …
‘Power naps’ improve memory and lower heart disease risk, but long naps can have drawbacks
Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness …