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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Italian Mayor Tempts Citizens With Free Goats, But There's A Catch: You Have To Catch Them
The goat influx began 20 years ago when a farmer introduced them to the island. Since then, their population has exploded, leading to problems like property damage and environmental impact.
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"Must Consider Environmental Cost Of What We Eat": President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said there is a need to shift away from those foods which add to the climate change problem and opt for healthy foods that do not cause any harm to nature.
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Can Poor Mental Heath Lead To Skin Issues? Here's What To Do
Psychological stressors can lead to stressed-out skin, and environmental stressors can lead to psychological stress through the skin, continuing the stress cycle.
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Earth's Population May Soon Begin Declining: Study
According to a recent research, the world's population could reach 8.5 billion by 2050 before declining to 7 billion by 2100.
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Hackathon To Tackle Common Challenges Faced By India, Africa Underway: Education Ministry Officials
The UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon seeks to provide a suitable platform allowing young innovators to come together and find solutions for social, environmental and technical problems faced by the collaborating nations.
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US Supreme Court's Climate Change Ruling Could Weaken Agencies Efforts to Rein in Big Tech
A recent US Supreme Court ruling on climate change could weaken efforts by federal agencies to tackle Big Tech, according to experts. The court’s ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming, is expected to invite challenges of other rules set by go...
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Yamaha Motor Establishes $100 Million Sustainability Investment Fund
According to Yamaha Motor, the fund will be run for a period of 15 years, and will be used for investing in companies working to address problems concerning the environment.
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Research Team From Ireland Develops New Material to Capture Toxic Air Pollutants Like Benzene
A group of scientists from the University of Limerick, Ireland, have come up with an idea that can control air pollution by soaking the pollutants. They team has developed a new material that can engulf in atmospheric pollutants and toxic components. The material, with its unique features, can revolutionise the way humankind is struggling for bet...
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Xi Jinping's "All-Out" China Infrastructure Plan Has A Problem: Coal
China will slash coal import tariffs to ensure energy security, the finance ministry said Thursday, the latest move to cast doubt on the country's environmental promises.
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Why are Electric Bus Manufacturers In India Increasing Day-by-Day?
There are two main problems that the whole world is continuously trying to solve. The first is mobility, and the second is environmental pollution.
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"Severe" Smog Is Beijing Winter Olympics' New Problem
Beijing's air pollution is far below acceptable World Health Organization levels with the Chinese capital a month away from hosting the Winter Olympics- but environmental data shows its skies have improved dramatically in recent years.
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IIT Hyderabad To Organise Hackathon To Find Environment-Friendly Solutions
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad will be organising a hackathon to help find feasible solutions to environmental problems including water, air and noise pollution and increasing use of non-biodegradable materials.
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Toyota Establishes Research Institute In China To Study Hydrogen, Green Technologies
The Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute will conduct research into cars and new technology to solve environmental problems in China, including reducing traffic accidents, Toyota said in a statement.
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Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction
Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Italian Mayor Tempts Citizens With Free Goats, But There's A Catch: You Have To Catch Them
The goat influx began 20 years ago when a farmer introduced them to the island. Since then, their population has exploded, leading to problems like property damage and environmental impact.
-
"Must Consider Environmental Cost Of What We Eat": President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said there is a need to shift away from those foods which add to the climate change problem and opt for healthy foods that do not cause any harm to nature.
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Can Poor Mental Heath Lead To Skin Issues? Here's What To Do
Psychological stressors can lead to stressed-out skin, and environmental stressors can lead to psychological stress through the skin, continuing the stress cycle.
-
Earth's Population May Soon Begin Declining: Study
According to a recent research, the world's population could reach 8.5 billion by 2050 before declining to 7 billion by 2100.
-
Hackathon To Tackle Common Challenges Faced By India, Africa Underway: Education Ministry Officials
The UNESCO India-Africa Hackathon seeks to provide a suitable platform allowing young innovators to come together and find solutions for social, environmental and technical problems faced by the collaborating nations.
-
US Supreme Court's Climate Change Ruling Could Weaken Agencies Efforts to Rein in Big Tech
A recent US Supreme Court ruling on climate change could weaken efforts by federal agencies to tackle Big Tech, according to experts. The court’s ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming, is expected to invite challenges of other rules set by go...
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Yamaha Motor Establishes $100 Million Sustainability Investment Fund
According to Yamaha Motor, the fund will be run for a period of 15 years, and will be used for investing in companies working to address problems concerning the environment.
-
Research Team From Ireland Develops New Material to Capture Toxic Air Pollutants Like Benzene
A group of scientists from the University of Limerick, Ireland, have come up with an idea that can control air pollution by soaking the pollutants. They team has developed a new material that can engulf in atmospheric pollutants and toxic components. The material, with its unique features, can revolutionise the way humankind is struggling for bet...
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Xi Jinping's "All-Out" China Infrastructure Plan Has A Problem: Coal
China will slash coal import tariffs to ensure energy security, the finance ministry said Thursday, the latest move to cast doubt on the country's environmental promises.
-
Why are Electric Bus Manufacturers In India Increasing Day-by-Day?
There are two main problems that the whole world is continuously trying to solve. The first is mobility, and the second is environmental pollution.
-
"Severe" Smog Is Beijing Winter Olympics' New Problem
Beijing's air pollution is far below acceptable World Health Organization levels with the Chinese capital a month away from hosting the Winter Olympics- but environmental data shows its skies have improved dramatically in recent years.
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IIT Hyderabad To Organise Hackathon To Find Environment-Friendly Solutions
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad will be organising a hackathon to help find feasible solutions to environmental problems including water, air and noise pollution and increasing use of non-biodegradable materials.
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Toyota Establishes Research Institute In China To Study Hydrogen, Green Technologies
The Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute will conduct research into cars and new technology to solve environmental problems in China, including reducing traffic accidents, Toyota said in a statement.
