Afghanistan: Six kids die due to diarrhea in Mazar-e-Sharif
Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif city has witnessed the deaths of six children due to seasonal diseases like diarrhea in the past two months, media reports said.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
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Study shows psychedelic drugs reopen ‘critical periods’ for social learning
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.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
Polar scientists call for more research and observation into rapid sea ice reduction
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.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits France
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.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
Indian scientists refute earlier find of fossil of earliest animal in Madhya Pradesh's Bhimbetka
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.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression tonight, says IMD
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.
IBNS•Jun 17, 2023
Cyclone Biporjoy: Gujarat govt deploys 200 teams for wildlife emergencies; rescuers save 2 lion cubs in Gir forest
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 Biporjoy's landfall on Thursday evening, media reports said.
IBNS•Jun 16, 2023
Guterres calls for phasing out fossil fuels to avoid climate ‘catastrophe’
Countries must phase out coal and other fossil fuels to avert climate “catastrophe”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday in New York.
IBNS•Jun 16, 2023
One-month of COVID-19 lockdown cost heart attack patients up to two years of life: Study
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.
IBNS•Jun 16, 2023
Alcohol and smoking to blame for premature deaths among night owls: Study
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.
IBNS•Jun 16, 2023
Cyclone Biparjoy: Trail of destruction in Gujarat coast, over 20 people injured, power outage in 940 villages
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.
IBNS•Jun 16, 2023
Deep ocean waters in Antarctica are shrinking and warming: Study
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.
IBNS•Jun 13, 2023
Visionary Farmer Cultivates Breathtaking Mango Orchard in Tripura's Udaipur, Inspiring Youth and Showcasing Agricultural Potential
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.
IBNS•Jun 13, 2023
Southwest monsoon is coming, advances into remaining parts of Kerala: IMD
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Southwest monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, weather officials said on Saturday.
IBNS•Jun 10, 2023
Smoke from Canadian wildfire reaches Norway
Smokes from Canadian wildfires, which already blanketed parts of the US, have reached Norway, media reports said citing scientists in the country.
IBNS•Jun 10, 2023
53 farmers in Arunachal Pradesh participate in training on 'Good Agricultural Practices for Assam Lemon'
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.
IBNS•Jun 10, 2023
Women-led self-help group successfully cultivates profitable maize varieties in Tripura
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.
IBNS•Jun 10, 2023
Lower Subansiri DC inaugurates RRR centre promoting responsible waste management
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.
IBNS•Jun 10, 2023
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, finds study
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.
IBNS•Jun 09, 2023
World Oceans Day underscores need to protect ‘the foundation of life’
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.
IBNS•Jun 09, 2023
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’: Study
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.
IBNS•Jun 09, 2023
Chandrayaan-3 moon mission to be launched in mid-July, says ISRO chief
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning for a mid-July launch of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, its chairman S Somnath said at a press conference here on Thursday.
IBNS•Jun 08, 2023
Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, confirms IMD
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon finally reached Kerala on Thursday, delayed by seven days than its usual date of onset, Indian Meteorological Department said.
IBNS•Jun 08, 2023
Project Cheetah is a new symbol of friendship between India, Namibia: S Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the Project Cheetah has emerged as a “new symbol of friendship between India and Namibia.”
IBNS•Jun 08, 2023
Nagaland: Chakhesang Public Organisation undertakes massive tree plantation drive to preserve biodiversity
Phek/Nagaland: The Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), in line with their resolution made 23 years ago, is launching a significant tree plantation initiative to commemorate Chakhesang Day and celebrate 50 years of Phek district's formation.
IBNS•Jun 08, 2023
Endometriosis Foundation of India flags lack of specialists in the field in India
Kolkata/Hyderabad: The Endometriosis Foundation of India has flagged the urgent need to have more endometriosis medical professionals in the country.
IBNS•Jun 08, 2023
England: Gonorrhoea and syphilis sex infections touch record high levels, check out the age group which is recording highest infection level
London: England is witnessing a spike in gonorrhoea and syphilis sexually transmitted infections, new figures revealed on Wednesday.
IBNS•Jun 07, 2023
Haiti: UN deeply saddened as latest earthquake kills three, in wake of floods
The UN expressed deep sadness as another deadly earthquake claimed the lives of at least three people near the Haitian city of Jerémie in the early hours of Tuesday, compounding an already life-threatening situation in recent days caused by flooding and landslides.
IBNS•Jun 07, 2023
Study warns that chemical found in common artificial sweetener can damage DNA
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in the sweetener itself, and the finding raises questions about how the sweetener may contribute to health problems.
IBNS•Jun 07, 2023
World off track for reaching key goal on sustainable energy by 2030
New York: The world is not on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal 7, designed to ensure access to affordable, reliable energy for all, a new report from the UN and partners revealed on Monday.
IBNS•Jun 07, 2023
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