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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Earth's Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5's Two-Month Orbit Explained
Asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon become Earth’s temporary second moon, entering orbit on September 29 and departing by November 25. While this mini-moon won't complete a full orbit, it will be caught in Earth’s gravitational pull for nearly two months. Unlike other celestial objects, this asteroid will be too dim to observe without advanced equipmen...
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As India Gets Its Second Space Port, Rocket Startups Excited
India's space fairing gets a major boost, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the country's second launch site, at Kulasekharapatnam in the Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu.
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Eminent Citizens Support Delhi University Decision Of Savarkar In Syllabus
A group of former judges, bureaucrats, diplomats and generals today came out in support of the Delhi University's decision to include VD Savarkar in its political science syllabus, contending that it was required for a fair narration of history.
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Mosquitoes Bite Some Of Us More Than Others, Here's Why
Mosquitoes are known for hunting down their preferred 'human snacks' through CO2 exhalations, body heat, and odour. But, some of us often complain of getting more than our fair share of bites.
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Over 5,000 Indian Students Choose Ireland As Study-Abroad Destination: Ireland Government
Engineering, Computing, Business, Nursing, and Social Sciences are some of the popular courses pursued by Indian students
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Kerala Students, Teachers Injured After Tent Collapses During Science Fair
At least 30 people were injured on Friday when a temporary tent put up as part of an ongoing science fair collapsed at a school, police said.
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AI-Generated Artwork Wins State Fair Art Contest, Internet Calls It "Death of Artistry"
A piece of digital artwork that won first place in a fine art competition has prompted discussion on social media about the nature of art and what it means to be an artist.Â
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Augmented Reality for Surgery: Doctors Perform Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedure With AR Headset
A posterior lumbar interbody fusion involving the addition of bone graft to an area of the spine was a fairly long and invasive procedure until now. However, Dr Kornelis Poelstra and his team, in partnership with The Nevada Spine Clinic, have accomplished a feat that may reduce the time it took for the surgery to under two hours.
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Gilead's Remdesivir Shows Fair Improvement In Moderate COVID-19 Patients
Gilead Sciences Inc on Monday reported that its antiviral drug remdesivir provided a modest benefit in patients with moderate COVID-19 given a five-day course of the treatment, while those who received the medicine for 10 days in the study did not fare as well.
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Health Groups Ask India To Rescind Gilead's Patents For COVID-19 Drug
Two health advocacy groups have written to the Indian government asking it to rescind patents given to Gilead Sciences for the drug remdesivir so it can be distributed more fairly to coronavirus patients around the world, particularly in poorer nations.
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Karnataka Teens Win Google Award For Developing Eco-Friendly Rubber
Karnataka teenagers Aman KA and AU Nachiketha Kumar have developed an eco-friendly and cost-effective process of coagulating rubber using "bimbli" extract, a feat that has bagged them the National Geographic Explorer Award by Google.
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15-Year-Old Indian-Origin Boy In Google Science Fair Finals For "Smart Street Light"
A Dubai-based Indian boy has ranked among the top 100 regional finalists for the Google Science Fair global contest for his project to make street lights smarter, according to media reports.
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At UK Science Museum, Queen Elizabeth Publishes Her First Instagram Post
While the royal social media accounts receive their fair share of negative comments, reaction to the queen's first post was largely positive, with many users thanking the monarch for her post and celebrating her embrace of the platform.
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The Ultimate Guide to Bar Glassware: Cocktails, Beer and Wine Glasses
While a lot of new restaurants have come up with some quirky ways of serving their drinks, like bathtub-shaped glasses, bulb glasses etc.; you might want to stick with the classic evergreen options for your guests. There is a fair amount of science and history that decides which drink to pour in which kind of glass.
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India and Other Developing Nations Demand for Fair Climate Finance Commitments at COP29 Summit
At COP29, India and other developing countries, as part of the LMDC bloc, called for fair and equitable climate finance. Concerns were raised about the predominance of loans in climate funding, which places additional burdens on vulnerable countries. The LMDCs emphasised the importance of holding developed nations accountable for meeting financial ...
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Earth's Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5's Two-Month Orbit Explained
Asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon become Earth’s temporary second moon, entering orbit on September 29 and departing by November 25. While this mini-moon won't complete a full orbit, it will be caught in Earth’s gravitational pull for nearly two months. Unlike other celestial objects, this asteroid will be too dim to observe without advanced equipmen...
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As India Gets Its Second Space Port, Rocket Startups Excited
India's space fairing gets a major boost, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the country's second launch site, at Kulasekharapatnam in the Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu.
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Eminent Citizens Support Delhi University Decision Of Savarkar In Syllabus
A group of former judges, bureaucrats, diplomats and generals today came out in support of the Delhi University's decision to include VD Savarkar in its political science syllabus, contending that it was required for a fair narration of history.
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Mosquitoes Bite Some Of Us More Than Others, Here's Why
Mosquitoes are known for hunting down their preferred 'human snacks' through CO2 exhalations, body heat, and odour. But, some of us often complain of getting more than our fair share of bites.
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Over 5,000 Indian Students Choose Ireland As Study-Abroad Destination: Ireland Government
Engineering, Computing, Business, Nursing, and Social Sciences are some of the popular courses pursued by Indian students
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Kerala Students, Teachers Injured After Tent Collapses During Science Fair
At least 30 people were injured on Friday when a temporary tent put up as part of an ongoing science fair collapsed at a school, police said.
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AI-Generated Artwork Wins State Fair Art Contest, Internet Calls It "Death of Artistry"
A piece of digital artwork that won first place in a fine art competition has prompted discussion on social media about the nature of art and what it means to be an artist.Â
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Augmented Reality for Surgery: Doctors Perform Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedure With AR Headset
A posterior lumbar interbody fusion involving the addition of bone graft to an area of the spine was a fairly long and invasive procedure until now. However, Dr Kornelis Poelstra and his team, in partnership with The Nevada Spine Clinic, have accomplished a feat that may reduce the time it took for the surgery to under two hours.
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Gilead's Remdesivir Shows Fair Improvement In Moderate COVID-19 Patients
Gilead Sciences Inc on Monday reported that its antiviral drug remdesivir provided a modest benefit in patients with moderate COVID-19 given a five-day course of the treatment, while those who received the medicine for 10 days in the study did not fare as well.
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Health Groups Ask India To Rescind Gilead's Patents For COVID-19 Drug
Two health advocacy groups have written to the Indian government asking it to rescind patents given to Gilead Sciences for the drug remdesivir so it can be distributed more fairly to coronavirus patients around the world, particularly in poorer nations.
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Karnataka Teens Win Google Award For Developing Eco-Friendly Rubber
Karnataka teenagers Aman KA and AU Nachiketha Kumar have developed an eco-friendly and cost-effective process of coagulating rubber using "bimbli" extract, a feat that has bagged them the National Geographic Explorer Award by Google.
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15-Year-Old Indian-Origin Boy In Google Science Fair Finals For "Smart Street Light"
A Dubai-based Indian boy has ranked among the top 100 regional finalists for the Google Science Fair global contest for his project to make street lights smarter, according to media reports.
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At UK Science Museum, Queen Elizabeth Publishes Her First Instagram Post
While the royal social media accounts receive their fair share of negative comments, reaction to the queen's first post was largely positive, with many users thanking the monarch for her post and celebrating her embrace of the platform.
-
The Ultimate Guide to Bar Glassware: Cocktails, Beer and Wine Glasses
While a lot of new restaurants have come up with some quirky ways of serving their drinks, like bathtub-shaped glasses, bulb glasses etc.; you might want to stick with the classic evergreen options for your guests. There is a fair amount of science and history that decides which drink to pour in which kind of glass.
