Science

Title: Paradigm Shift in Understanding CRPS: New Study Offers Hope for Recovery A groundbreaking study led by NeuRA’s Centre for Pain IMPACT, in partnership with the University of South Australia, reveals life-changing outcomes for people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The study found that up to 80% of patients can recover within the first…

Title: Making Astronomy Meetings Greener and More Inclusive: A Systematic Study of CO2 Emissions and Proposed Solutions A new study published in PNAS Nexus has estimated the CO2-equivalent emissions for conference travel to all 362 open meetings in the field of astronomy in 2019. The total is an estimated 42,500 tons, or about 1 ton…

Title: “Revolutionizing Gene Therapy: Electric Pulses Increase Cellular Uptake of Genetic Material by 40 Times” Gene therapy is a promising field with the potential to cure or compensate for genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell disease, hemophilia, and diabetes. However, one of the challenges in gene therapy is delivering the right dose of genetic…

Title: The Impact of Nanoparticle-Containing Consumer Products on Indoor Air Quality and Human Health A new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment has revealed that the movement of people in a space where nanoparticle-containing consumer products have been sprayed can result in the suspension of nanoparticles into the air. Furthermore, children…

Title: The Connection Between Global Warming and Heatwaves: A Local Focus on Anticyclones As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of global warming, the need to model globally and predict locally is more crucial than ever. The recent El Niño of 2023 has brought warm temperatures to many parts of the globe, while…

The Science Behind Elections: A Comprehensive Look at Voting Systems and Their Drawbacks In 2024, approximately 60 national elections will take place worldwide, involving two billion people. Among these, the high-stakes national elections in India and the U.S. presidential election are of particular interest. Despite the apparent chaos and volatility of elections, there’s a science…

Title: A Look at the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) 2023: Space Debris, Collision Avoidance, and Satellite Re-entry The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 has highlighted a significant increase in space objects placed in orbit last year compared to 2022. The report, compiled by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space…

Title: The Devastating Impact of Herbicides Used as Weapons: A Look into the Past and Present During times of war, the use of unconventional weapons has been a common occurrence. One such example is the use of herbicides as a military tactic. This article will delve into the history of herbicides used during wars, particularly…

Title: Shivering: The Body’s Involuntary Response to Cold and Fever Shivering is a remarkable process that occurs in birds and mammals, including humans, in response to cold temperatures and fever. It is an involuntary contraction of skeletal muscles that generates heat to maintain body temperature. This article explores the science behind shivering and its significance…

The Looming Threat of Quantum Computers to Online Security Imagine a world where the tap of a card that bought you a cup of coffee this morning also granted a hacker access to your bank account. This is not a science fiction scenario, but a potential reality as quantum computers become more powerful. These devices…