Study shows psychedelic drugs reopen ‘critical periods’ for social learning
Jun 17, 2023, at 09:51 pm
The findings, published June 14 in the journal Nature, provide a new explanation for how psychedelic drugs work, say the scientists, and suggest potential to treat a wider range of conditions, such as stroke and deafness, beyond those in current studies of the drugs, such as depression, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Polar scientists call for more research and observation into rapid sea ice reduction
Jun 17, 2023, at 08:17 pm
New York: Sea ice is reducing at an unprecedented rate, prompting polar scientists to call for an urgent increase in research and observation, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits France
Jun 17, 2023, at 03:04 pm
Paris: An 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit western France at 6:38 p.m. local time (1638 GMT) on Friday, the French Central Seismological Bureau (FCSB) announced.
Indian scientists refute earlier find of fossil of earliest animal in Madhya Pradesh's Bhimbetka
Jun 17, 2023, at 08:00 am
New Delhi: Indian scientists have proved that the Indian Dickinsonia fossil that had been originally reported from UNESCO World Heritage Site Bhimbetka Cave Shelter in earlier research in 2021, was actually a left-over impression of a fallen beehive, not a true fossil, Ministry of Science & Technology said on Friday.
Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression tonight, says IMD
Jun 17, 2023, at 05:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that the Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy weakened further into a deep depression over Saurashtra and Kutch on Friday night.
Jun 17, 2023, at 03:53 am
Gir (Gujarat) A team of wildlife rescuers saved two lion cubs from a well that had fallen into an open well in Jasadhar Range of Gir East division during the cyclone Biparjoy's landfall on Thursday evening, media reports said.
Guterres calls for phasing out fossil fuels to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’
Jun 16, 2023, at 11:49 pm
Countries must phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate “catastrophe”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday in New York.
One-month of COVID-19 lockdown cost heart attack patients up to two years of life: Study
Jun 16, 2023, at 11:25 pm
Patients who had heart attacks during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK and Spain are predicted to live 1.5 and 2 years less, respectively, than their pre-COVID counterparts.
Alcohol and smoking to blame for premature deaths among night owls: Study
Jun 16, 2023, at 10:44 pm
Staying up late at night has little impact on how long ‘night owls’ live, according to new research from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and the University of Helsinki published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International.
Jun 16, 2023, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Cyclonic storm Biparjoy left a trail of destruction in Saurashtra-Kutch region after it made landfall on Thursday evening at around 6:30 pm, with a wind speed of 115 to 125 kmph.
Cyclonic 'Biparjoy' begins landfall at Gujarat coast with strong winds and heavy rains
Jun 16, 2023, at 01:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The landfall process of the very severe Cyclonic 'Biparjoy' over Northeast Arabian Sea began this evening bringing heavy rain on the Gujarat coast. The entire process is expected to take around six hours.
Cyclone Biparjoy: Heavy rains in Gujarat's Saurashtra and Kutch coasts, landfall at 5 pm today
Jun 15, 2023, at 08:42 pm
New Delhi/UNI: As the severe cyclone Biparjoy inching towards Gujarat Coast, parts of the Saurashtra-Kutch region received heavy rains accompanied by strong winds.
Climate shocks set to worsen already fragile hotspots, Security Council hears
Jun 14, 2023, at 11:15 pm
With an estimated 3.5 billion people living in “climate hot spots”, related peace and security risks are only set to heighten, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that action must be taken to avert ever-worsening effects.
Progress on disability rights risks going in reverse: Guterres
Jun 14, 2023, at 08:27 pm
A “cascade of crises” is putting global progress towards ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities in danger, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Tuesday in New York.
‘Inclusion is strength’ stresses UN, marking Albinism Awareness Day
Jun 14, 2023, at 08:23 pm
Wider inclusion of persons with albinism can go a long way towards ensuring they live free from fear and discrimination, a UN human rights expert has said.
Jun 14, 2023, at 05:40 am
The Dutch government has taken decisive action by implementing a groundbreaking program that provides free sun protection to all its citizens.
Scientists find link between increased aviation turbulence and climate change
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:57 pm
The skies aircraft fly through are bumpier today than four decades ago, scientists have found, after producing a new analysis showing that turbulence has increased as the climate changed.
Cyclone Biparjoy damaging potential could be extensive: IMD
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi: The extreme severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is likely to hit the Saurashtra -Kutch coast and adjoining Pakistan on Thursday evening, with a sustained wind speed of 125 to 135 Kilometer per hour.
Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic increases risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Jun 13, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Dallas: Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir, no casualty
Jun 13, 2023, at 07:36 pm
Srinagar: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as tremors of it were also felt in other north Indian states including New Delhi.
Deep ocean waters in Antarctica are shrinking and warming: Study
Jun 13, 2023, at 02:50 pm
Antarctic Bottom Water is the coldest, densest water mass on the planet and plays a pivotal role in regulating the ocean’s ability to store heat and capture carbon.
Jun 13, 2023, at 08:50 am
Agartala/IBNS: In Tripura's Udaipur, Sirajul Islam, a visionary farmer, has created a mesmerizing mango orchard that has become a source of awe and admiration. Situated along the enchanting Gomati River in the Jamjuri Panchayat area of Kakraban Block, the sprawling orchard has captured the essence of nature's beauty and the remarkable potential of agriculture.
Southwest monsoon is coming, advances into remaining parts of Kerala: IMD
Jun 10, 2023, at 10:38 pm
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, weather officials said on Saturday.
Smoke from Canadian wildfire reaches Norway
Jun 10, 2023, at 03:49 pm
Smokes from Canadian wildfires, which already blanketed parts of the US, have reached Norway, media reports said citing scientists in the country.
Jun 10, 2023, at 09:56 am
Padu Ebeng/Assam: College of Horticulture & Forestry (CHF) and Digital India Corporation joined forces to boost agricultural practices in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district. A training program on 'Good Agricultural Practices on Assam Lemon' was held, with 53 farmers from Ebeng village actively participating. The aim was to empower farmers and enhance their knowledge.
Women-led self-help group successfully cultivates profitable maize varieties in Tripura
Jun 10, 2023, at 09:05 am
Agartala/IBNS: The 'Yapiry Village Organization', a self-help group (SHG) of women, has achieved remarkable success by cultivating five different varieties of maize in a one-hectare plot at Tripura's Bashram Para.
Lower Subansiri DC inaugurates RRR centre promoting responsible waste management
Jun 10, 2023, at 08:33 am
Ziro/Arunachal Pradesh: In a significant step towards promoting responsible waste management, Lower Subansiri District Commissioner (DC) Bamin Nime inaugurated a Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (RRR) centre at the former Urban Development & Housing (UD&H) shopping complex area on Tuesday.
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, finds study
Jun 09, 2023, at 10:01 pm
Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard.
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
Jun 09, 2023, at 08:34 pm
New York: Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels – just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface.
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’: Study
Jun 09, 2023, at 03:29 pm
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.