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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
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Priyanka Chopra On How Learning Tai Chi To Act In The Movie Don Transformed Her Mindset
When preparing for her role in the movie Don, Priyanka Chopra learned Tai Chi, a practice known for its slow, fluid movements and meditative qualities
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Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Serves Up A Lesson In Zero-Gravity Hydration
In a virtual event, Sunita Williams provided students with a glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including the method astronauts use to drink fluids in zero gravity.
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Winter And Arthritis: Why Cold Weather Can Worsen Symptoms And How To Manage It
Low vitamin D can trigger immune system alterations that can lead to bodily aches, easy fatigue, and general discomfort, making it more difficult for certain people to cure their illness.
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extr...
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IIT Madras, ISRO To Set UP Research Centre For Studying Spacecraft
Recognising the importance of basic research to support a self-sufficient space programme, ISRO and IIT Madras established the 'ISRO-IIT M Space Technology Cell' in 1985.
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Kiara Advani Is Cool As Ice And Fluid As Water In A Flowing Powder Blue Dress On Game Changer's Latest Poster
Kiara Advani's blue dress is a true "game changer" for styles that look cool and chic at the same time
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"We Were Not Fluid Up Front": India Coach Craig Fulton On Loss To Germany
In a game in which India had generated seven penalty corners and one penalty stroke, the side's inefficient finishing saw them lose 0-2 to Germany at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
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Science Proves What We Suspected, Cats Are Basically 'Liquid'
New research published in iScience reveals that cats possess body-size awareness, particularly when navigating narrow openings.
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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Spread, Symptoms, and Global Concerns
Rwanda's first Marburg virus outbreak has resulted in 11 deaths. Health officials are responding with clinical trials to address the spread. The virus, related to Ebola, can cause severe haemorrhagic fever and is often linked to fruit bats.
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173 Hongkongers Say They Were Attacked With Bodily Fluids Over 8 Months
A court fined 26-year-old PhD student Lai Changwei HK$5,000 for squirting a liquid containing his semen onto a woman.
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US Woman Rescued After 2 Litres Of Toxic Fluid Removed From Her Lungs Due To Vaping
Jordan Brielle, a 32-year-old Ohio woman, suffered serious health issues after becoming addicted to vaping. Despite her deteriorating health, Brielle continued to vape, eventually leading to a medically induced coma.
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Abrosexuality: The Emerging Sexual Identity That's Taking Internet By Storm
It is a fluid sexual identity that can involve shifting attractions to different genders over time.
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Shark Gut Design Enables Valve-Free Pipes for Efficient Fluid Flow, New Study Suggests
Valve-free pipes inspired by shark intestines have been developed by scientists. Using a helix structure, these pipes enable one-way fluid flow without relying on traditional valves. Rigid and flexible versions were tested, with the flexible design enhancing flow speed significantly. Applications for the innovation include systems like drainage and...
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Priyanka Chopra On How Learning Tai Chi To Act In The Movie Don Transformed Her Mindset
When preparing for her role in the movie Don, Priyanka Chopra learned Tai Chi, a practice known for its slow, fluid movements and meditative qualities
-
Watch: Astronaut Sunita Williams Serves Up A Lesson In Zero-Gravity Hydration
In a virtual event, Sunita Williams provided students with a glimpse into life aboard the International Space Station (ISS), including the method astronauts use to drink fluids in zero gravity.
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Winter And Arthritis: Why Cold Weather Can Worsen Symptoms And How To Manage It
Low vitamin D can trigger immune system alterations that can lead to bodily aches, easy fatigue, and general discomfort, making it more difficult for certain people to cure their illness.
-
Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
-
2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges
ISRO and IIT Madras have launched a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences to tackle critical thermal management challenges in spacecraft and launch vehicles. This collaboration, backed by ₹1.84 crore funding, will enable advanced research, helping to improve spacecraft design reliability and longevity. The centre aims to address extr...
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IIT Madras, ISRO To Set UP Research Centre For Studying Spacecraft
Recognising the importance of basic research to support a self-sufficient space programme, ISRO and IIT Madras established the 'ISRO-IIT M Space Technology Cell' in 1985.
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Kiara Advani Is Cool As Ice And Fluid As Water In A Flowing Powder Blue Dress On Game Changer's Latest Poster
Kiara Advani's blue dress is a true "game changer" for styles that look cool and chic at the same time
-
"We Were Not Fluid Up Front": India Coach Craig Fulton On Loss To Germany
In a game in which India had generated seven penalty corners and one penalty stroke, the side's inefficient finishing saw them lose 0-2 to Germany at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium.
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Science Proves What We Suspected, Cats Are Basically 'Liquid'
New research published in iScience reveals that cats possess body-size awareness, particularly when navigating narrow openings.
-
Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Spread, Symptoms, and Global Concerns
Rwanda's first Marburg virus outbreak has resulted in 11 deaths. Health officials are responding with clinical trials to address the spread. The virus, related to Ebola, can cause severe haemorrhagic fever and is often linked to fruit bats.
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173 Hongkongers Say They Were Attacked With Bodily Fluids Over 8 Months
A court fined 26-year-old PhD student Lai Changwei HK$5,000 for squirting a liquid containing his semen onto a woman.
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US Woman Rescued After 2 Litres Of Toxic Fluid Removed From Her Lungs Due To Vaping
Jordan Brielle, a 32-year-old Ohio woman, suffered serious health issues after becoming addicted to vaping. Despite her deteriorating health, Brielle continued to vape, eventually leading to a medically induced coma.
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Abrosexuality: The Emerging Sexual Identity That's Taking Internet By Storm
It is a fluid sexual identity that can involve shifting attractions to different genders over time.
