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"People Just Like It": London Toy 'Shop' Window Where Nothing Is For Sale
With its twinkling Christmas fairy lights and nostalgic array of vintage toys, the window of one London "shop" never fails to enchant passers-by.
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World Health Organization Gives First Approval Of Tuberculosis Test
The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis -- a disease which killed 1.25 million people last year.
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China to Reportedly Activate Powerful X-Ray Light Source to Reveal Atomic Structure of Proteins
China is about to launch the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a state-of-the-art synchrotron capable of providing high-resolution x-ray imaging. Expected to begin operations in late December, HEPS will enable scientists to explore atomic-level structures in materials and proteins. This new facility, costing $657 million, will offer advanced capabi...
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NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft teamed up for a unique dual observation of Uranus, providing valuable insights into planetary atmospheres. Hubble captured high-resolution images, revealing atmospheric features, while New Horizons, 6.5 billion miles away, saw the planet as a small dot. This combined data helps researche...
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World Sight Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance & Importance Of Protecting Eyes For Blue Rays
World Sight Day 2024: In this article, we discuss the theme, history, and significance behind this day. We also discuss the importance of protecting your eyes from blue light.
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'Lowest Note Ever': NASA Reveals Sound Vibration Near A Black Hole 250 Million Light Years Away
Acoustic waves coming from near the black hole at the heart of the Perseus cluster of galaxies were transposed up 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible for human ears.
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Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Traffic Lights Could Get A New Colour For Autonomous Vehicles. Here's Why
The traditional red, yellow, and green lights will be used for most of the time until practically all cars are autonomous vehicles.
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Children Of Indian-Americans Face Deportation As Time Runs Out
There does not seem to any light at the end of the tunnel for children of legal immigrants, a significantly large number of whom are Indian-Americans who came to the US as a young kid with their parents and now risk being deported back.
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How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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Basel Committee of Banking Supervision Approves Crypto Asset Disclosure Framework for Banks
The BCBS has given a green light to a ‘disclosure framework’ that will detail how the exposure of banks with crypto assets should go about. The disclosure framework by BCBS directs banks to maintain public records of their crypto engagements and their exposure to these risky assets.
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Amid War, Israeli Anti-Government Protesters March On Netanyahu's Home
Anti-government protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday and converged on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home, lighting a bonfire on the street outside and calling for his resignation.
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No Air Conditioning For Ukraine Officials After Power Supply Hit By Russia
Ukraine's government ordered all ministries and regional authorities on Friday to stop using air conditioning and switch off external lighting as Russian bombardments forced long blackouts across the country.
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After Hush Money Conviction, Donald Trump Patches Up With Billionaire Donors
For big donors, the light had drained a bit from Trump's powerful aura in the wake of the chaos surrounding his 2020 loss at the polls to Joe Biden.
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"People Just Like It": London Toy 'Shop' Window Where Nothing Is For Sale
With its twinkling Christmas fairy lights and nostalgic array of vintage toys, the window of one London "shop" never fails to enchant passers-by.
-
World Health Organization Gives First Approval Of Tuberculosis Test
The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis -- a disease which killed 1.25 million people last year.
-
China to Reportedly Activate Powerful X-Ray Light Source to Reveal Atomic Structure of Proteins
China is about to launch the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a state-of-the-art synchrotron capable of providing high-resolution x-ray imaging. Expected to begin operations in late December, HEPS will enable scientists to explore atomic-level structures in materials and proteins. This new facility, costing $657 million, will offer advanced capabi...
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NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft teamed up for a unique dual observation of Uranus, providing valuable insights into planetary atmospheres. Hubble captured high-resolution images, revealing atmospheric features, while New Horizons, 6.5 billion miles away, saw the planet as a small dot. This combined data helps researche...
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World Sight Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance & Importance Of Protecting Eyes For Blue Rays
World Sight Day 2024: In this article, we discuss the theme, history, and significance behind this day. We also discuss the importance of protecting your eyes from blue light.
-
'Lowest Note Ever': NASA Reveals Sound Vibration Near A Black Hole 250 Million Light Years Away
Acoustic waves coming from near the black hole at the heart of the Perseus cluster of galaxies were transposed up 57 and 58 octaves in order to make them audible for human ears.
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Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Traffic Lights Could Get A New Colour For Autonomous Vehicles. Here's Why
The traditional red, yellow, and green lights will be used for most of the time until practically all cars are autonomous vehicles.
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Children Of Indian-Americans Face Deportation As Time Runs Out
There does not seem to any light at the end of the tunnel for children of legal immigrants, a significantly large number of whom are Indian-Americans who came to the US as a young kid with their parents and now risk being deported back.
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How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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Basel Committee of Banking Supervision Approves Crypto Asset Disclosure Framework for Banks
The BCBS has given a green light to a ‘disclosure framework’ that will detail how the exposure of banks with crypto assets should go about. The disclosure framework by BCBS directs banks to maintain public records of their crypto engagements and their exposure to these risky assets.
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Amid War, Israeli Anti-Government Protesters March On Netanyahu's Home
Anti-government protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday and converged on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home, lighting a bonfire on the street outside and calling for his resignation.
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No Air Conditioning For Ukraine Officials After Power Supply Hit By Russia
Ukraine's government ordered all ministries and regional authorities on Friday to stop using air conditioning and switch off external lighting as Russian bombardments forced long blackouts across the country.
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After Hush Money Conviction, Donald Trump Patches Up With Billionaire Donors
For big donors, the light had drained a bit from Trump's powerful aura in the wake of the chaos surrounding his 2020 loss at the polls to Joe Biden.
