Scientists Build Giant Neutrino Telescopes Under the Mediterranean Sea **Scientists Build Giant Neutrino Telescopes Under the Mediterranean Sea** In an ambitious project, scientists are deploying large neutrino telescopes deep under the Mediterranean Sea to study some of the most elusive particles in the universe—neutrinos. Unlike traditional telescopes that look for light, these underwater detectors…
**Heliophysicists Call for Increased NASA Funding and New Missions to Study the Sun** A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has made a strong case for significant advancements in heliophysics, the study of the Sun and its influence across the Solar System. Released on December 5, 2024, the report…
**Tencent Unaffected by US AI Chip Export Ban, Research Shows** Recent research from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that the US export ban on high-end chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) development has had little impact on Tencent, one of China’s largest tech companies. Despite the ban, Tencent seems to continue advancing its…
Title: New Study Redefines Alzheimer’s as Genetic Form for Carriers of Two APOE4 Gene Copies A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine could redefine Alzheimer’s disease for people carrying two copies of the APOE4 gene. The research suggests that these individuals are virtually guaranteed to develop the condition and face symptoms at an earlier age,…
Title: Heatstroke in Children: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment Heatstroke is a serious condition that occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down, leading to a malfunction in its cooling system. It is a critical condition that requires immediate medical attention, as it can cause damage to vital organs and even be fatal if not…
Title: The Intersection of Climate Change and Mental Health: The Case of Schizophrenia The mercury is soaring across India and other parts of the world, with many places reporting unusual temperature records. While it may be difficult to directly attribute each heat event to climate change, it is a known fact that climate change is…
Title: Boeing Co’s Starliner Space Capsule Launch Delayed to May 17 for Pressure Valve Replacement The much-anticipated debut voyage of Boeing Co’s Starliner space capsule, featuring Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, has been postponed once again due to the need to replace a faulty pressure valve on its booster rocket. The new target launch date is…
Title: Misperceptions and Misconceptions: The Barriers to Prescribing Oral Rehydration Solution for Diarrhea in Children in India Introduction Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) has been identified as a lifesaving treatment for diarrhea in children. However, a study published in the Science Journal in February 2024 reveals that ORS is underprescribed in India for children suffering from…
Title: A New Look into Sperm Whale Communication: A Sophisticated System with a Complex Internal Structure Introduction: Sperm whales, the largest toothed whales in the ocean, are known for their unique communication system using clicking noises, called codas. A new study by the Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) Machine Learning Team has discovered that sperm…
Title: Pfizer’s Experimental Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Linked to Patient Death A young patient has tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest following the administration of Pfizer’s experimental gene therapy in a mid-stage trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), as reported by Reuters on May 7. The trial, known as the DAYLIGHT study,…
