Title: From Scholar to Scientist: Hannah Selvarathinam’s Journey into Neurogenetics Research Hannah Selvarathinam, a highly impressive scholar, has made remarkable strides in the field of neurogenetics. Mentored by Dr. Ghose, Hannah has been a standout researcher since her early days at university. Her foresight and proactive approach to seeking research opportunities led her to work…
Title: The Future of Food Safety: Smart Packaging Technology Introduction Food producers are hesitant to add costs to food packaging, even if it means improved food safety and reduced waste, according to a group of McMaster researchers. However, a new technology based on smart packaging could revolutionize the food industry, saving producers and consumers billions…
Title: Unearthing Resilience: The Unexpected Prosperity of a Neolithic Coastal Village During a Global Climate Shift Introduction A groundbreaking study published in the journal Antiquity by an international team of archaeologists from UC San Diego, the University of Haifa, and Bar-Ilan University reveals new evidence that challenges the prevailing view of the 8.2ka event, a…
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…
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…
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…
