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Exploring Unique Numbering Systems: From Ancient Greek ‘Myriad’ to Indian ‘Lakh’ and Tamil ‘Poruppu’

Have you ever wondered how different cultures and languages name and express numbers? In this article, we will explore various numbering systems, unusual ways to express large numbers, and even touch on the interesting history of a counting horse. 1. Uncommon Number Parts While most of us are familiar with fractions such as an octant…

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Revolutionizing Food Safety: How Smart Packaging Technology Tackles Waste and Illness

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…

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Mars Sample Return Mission in Jeopardy: A New Approach Needed – NASA Faces Budget Overruns and Delays in Quest for Martian Life

Title: Mars Sample Return Mission in Jeopardy: A New Approach Needed The highly anticipated NASA mission, Mars Sample Return, is facing significant challenges that threaten its future. With a soaring budget, now estimated to be over $11 billion, and a potential delay in the sample return date from the end of this decade to 2040,…

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Revolutionizing Vascular Repair: The Identification of AbcCRECs as a Prospective Marker for Repairing Damaged Blood Vessels

Title: A New Prospective Marker Identified for Repairing Damaged Blood Vessels: AbcCRECs In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified a single, prospective marker that can isolate vascular clonal repopulating endothelial cells (CRECs), which they have named AbcCRECs. This discovery could lead to new cell therapies for repairing damaged vessels in patients. The study, led by…

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India Makes Strides in Cancer Treatment: President Launches Affordable CAR-T Cell Therapy

In a groundbreaking development, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, on April 4, 2024. This monumental event marks a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare landscape, offering new hope in the fight against cancer. CAR-T cell therapy, short…

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Revolutionizing Emergency Care: AI’s Potential in Triage and Overcoming Bias

Title: The Future of Emergency Care: Artificial Intelligence in Triage Emergency departments across the country are grappling with overcrowding and increased patient volumes, leading to challenges in prioritizing care. However, a new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a game-changer in addressing this issue. Researchers at UC San Francisco used anonymized records of…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease on the Rise: Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and Emerging Therapies

The global incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), comprising Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, has become a significant concern for medical professionals. The complex immune-mediated diseases are characterized by inflammation, differentiating them from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is predominantly non-inflammatory. Jonathan Leighton, President at the American College of Gastroenterology, U.S., highlights the challenges in diagnosing…

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Unraveling Election Systems: A Math and Physics Perspective on Voting Fairness and Flaws – From FPTP to Condorcet and Borda

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…

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