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Physicists Achieve Record-Breaking Electron Beam Power and Current at SLAC
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have set a new record by generating the highest-current, highest-peak-power electron beam ever recorded. The beam reached 100 kiloamps in just one quadrillionth of a second, achieved through advanced compression techniques and magnetic field manipulation. This breakthrough could have major implica...
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Taste Food In Virtual Reality? Scientists Develop A Device That Makes It Possible
The 'e-Taste' interface employs sensors and wireless chemical dispensers to enable remote taste perception, also known as gustation.
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Massive Fire Erupts In Chemical Factory In Madhya Pradesh Capital
A massive fire broke out in a paint-making chemical factory in Madhya Pradesh's Govindpura on Saturday. The blaze erupted behind the Tata Mahindra showroom on JK Road, with firefighters engaged in rescue operations.
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New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
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What We Know About How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Health
PFAS take an extremely long time to break down, earning them their "forever" nickname.
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Indian Scientists Develop Environment-Friendly Way To Treat Hazardous Bio Waste
Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Thiruvananthapuram have developed an indigenous technology that treats biomedical waste using chemicals and converts it into manure.
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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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New Research Suggests Mars Experienced Warm and Cold Periods Affecting Liquid Water
New research from Harvard University suggests that Mars experienced alternating warm and cold periods billions of years ago, affecting its climate and ability to sustain liquid water. These fluctuations, which lasted up to 100,000 years, may have influenced the planet’s potential for life. The study highlights the role of hydrogen in trapping hea...
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Homeopath Who Killed Girlfriend, Sprayed Chemical To Mask Smell, Arrested
Homeopathic doctor Samuel Ebenezer Sampath, 34, sprayed some chemicals to prevent the body from decomposition, turned on the air conditioner, and fled.
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Is Face Peel A Safe Remedy For Achieving Healthy Skin Goals?
Benefits Of Chemical Peeling: Understanding the different types of facial peels, potential risks, and the importance of professional guidance is crucial.
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Bennu Asteroid Sample Reveals Organic Compounds That May Hint at Life Beyond Earth
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has delivered a sample from asteroid Bennu, revealing amino acids, nucleobases, ammonia, and minerals formed in saltwater. These organic compounds, vital to life, suggest that the building blocks for life might have existed in other regions of the early solar system. The discovery of evaporite minerals, including halite ...
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One Of Apple's Best-Selling Products Is Exposing Users To Cancer, Claims Lawsuit
Apple has been accused of exposing users to cancer in a new lawsuit filed in the US that claims that the tech giant's Watch bands contain high levels of toxic chemicals.
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T Tauri's Great Dimming: Astronomers Study Young Star's Potential Disappearance
The young star T Tauri, located 471 light-years from Earth, is experiencing a significant dimming event. The cause is a thick dust and gas disk blocking its light, with astronomers predicting it may disappear from view for up to a century. This event presents an opportunity for scientists to explore the chemical makeup of planet-forming regions wit...
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US President Donald Trump Revokes Executive Order on Addressing AI Risks
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that aiming to reduce the risks that AI poses to customers. The order also directed agencies to set standards for that testing and address related chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks.
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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
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Physicists Achieve Record-Breaking Electron Beam Power and Current at SLAC
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have set a new record by generating the highest-current, highest-peak-power electron beam ever recorded. The beam reached 100 kiloamps in just one quadrillionth of a second, achieved through advanced compression techniques and magnetic field manipulation. This breakthrough could have major implica...
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Taste Food In Virtual Reality? Scientists Develop A Device That Makes It Possible
The 'e-Taste' interface employs sensors and wireless chemical dispensers to enable remote taste perception, also known as gustation.
-
Massive Fire Erupts In Chemical Factory In Madhya Pradesh Capital
A massive fire broke out in a paint-making chemical factory in Madhya Pradesh's Govindpura on Saturday. The blaze erupted behind the Tata Mahindra showroom on JK Road, with firefighters engaged in rescue operations.
-
New Study Reveals How Eating Food From Plastic Takeaway Containers Can Harm Health
The two-part study by Chinese researchers contributes to existing evidence of the link between plastic chemicals and heart disease.
-
What We Know About How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Health
PFAS take an extremely long time to break down, earning them their "forever" nickname.
-
Indian Scientists Develop Environment-Friendly Way To Treat Hazardous Bio Waste
Scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Thiruvananthapuram have developed an indigenous technology that treats biomedical waste using chemicals and converts it into manure.
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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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New Research Suggests Mars Experienced Warm and Cold Periods Affecting Liquid Water
New research from Harvard University suggests that Mars experienced alternating warm and cold periods billions of years ago, affecting its climate and ability to sustain liquid water. These fluctuations, which lasted up to 100,000 years, may have influenced the planet’s potential for life. The study highlights the role of hydrogen in trapping hea...
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Homeopath Who Killed Girlfriend, Sprayed Chemical To Mask Smell, Arrested
Homeopathic doctor Samuel Ebenezer Sampath, 34, sprayed some chemicals to prevent the body from decomposition, turned on the air conditioner, and fled.
-
Is Face Peel A Safe Remedy For Achieving Healthy Skin Goals?
Benefits Of Chemical Peeling: Understanding the different types of facial peels, potential risks, and the importance of professional guidance is crucial.
-
Bennu Asteroid Sample Reveals Organic Compounds That May Hint at Life Beyond Earth
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has delivered a sample from asteroid Bennu, revealing amino acids, nucleobases, ammonia, and minerals formed in saltwater. These organic compounds, vital to life, suggest that the building blocks for life might have existed in other regions of the early solar system. The discovery of evaporite minerals, including halite ...
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One Of Apple's Best-Selling Products Is Exposing Users To Cancer, Claims Lawsuit
Apple has been accused of exposing users to cancer in a new lawsuit filed in the US that claims that the tech giant's Watch bands contain high levels of toxic chemicals.
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T Tauri's Great Dimming: Astronomers Study Young Star's Potential Disappearance
The young star T Tauri, located 471 light-years from Earth, is experiencing a significant dimming event. The cause is a thick dust and gas disk blocking its light, with astronomers predicting it may disappear from view for up to a century. This event presents an opportunity for scientists to explore the chemical makeup of planet-forming regions wit...
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US President Donald Trump Revokes Executive Order on Addressing AI Risks
US President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by Joe Biden that aiming to reduce the risks that AI poses to customers. The order also directed agencies to set standards for that testing and address related chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks.
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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
