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India Highlights 4 Key Aspects Of Climate Action At COP29
India made a significant intervention on Monday during the '2024 Annual High-level Ministerial Roundtable on pre-2030 Ambition' at the COP29 UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasising four critical aspects of global climate action.
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Surge In Sale Of Air Purifiers, Masks, As Delhi Air Pollution Peaks
With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the sale of air purifiers and masks has surged significantly, according to traders in the city.
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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10 Flights In 3 Days: This Reddit Group Is Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet
The group, created in 2022, gained significant attention after the tech billionaire became associated with the Donald Trump administration.
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Explained: How Trump May Bypass Senate To Install His Cabinet Picks
President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate. This would erode the power of Congress and remove a significant check on his authority as president.
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What Trump Camp, Putin, Zelensky Said After Biden's Missile Nod For Ukraine
The Biden administration has made a significant policy change, allowing Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets inside Russia for the first time.
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Swedish Minister Bans Bananas On Official Visits, Seeks Help For Rare Phobia
Bananaphobia is a rare and intense fear of bananas that can lead to significant discomfort when exposed to the fruit.
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AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
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Hubble Telescope Reveals Milky Way Blowing Gas off LMC Galaxy in Close Encounter
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured an extraordinary phenomenon as the Milky Way galaxy exerts ram pressure on the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), stripping away most of its gas halo. The interaction, which occurs as LMC passes near the Milky Way, has led to the loss of significant mass from the dwarf galaxy. Despite this, LMC retains enough...
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Editor Of Oldest US Magazine Resigns After Calling Trump Voters "Fascists"
During Laura Helmuths tenure, the magazine made headlines for its rare endorsements, including a significant 2024 endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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NASA’s Hubble Reveals Impact of Milky Way’s Gravitational Force on Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope recently observed the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) interacting with the Milky Way’s halo. Researchers found that the LMC’s gas halo has been significantly reduced, likely due to ram-pressure stripping. Despite this, the LMC retains enough gas to continue star formation. Future studies will focus on exploring othe...
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COP29 Drafts New New Climate Finance Goal: Here's What You Need to Know
At COP29, the NCQG contact group co-chairs published a draft text on the climate finance goal, marking a significant step in the conference’s main priority. Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, also called for stronger support for small island nations and emphasised climate finance. The conference also saw discussions on the integration of hea...
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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From Virat Kohli Show To Sarfaraz Khan's Injury, How Indians Did In Perth Nets Session
Virat, a player who has always been a crowd-puller in Australia, is once again generating significant buzz. His presence in Australia is synonymous with high viewership and extensive media coverage.
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Over 300 Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Amid Heavy Smog: Report
Presently, there is a 17-minute average delay in arrivals and a significant 54-minute average delay in departures, Flightradar 24 said.
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India Highlights 4 Key Aspects Of Climate Action At COP29
India made a significant intervention on Monday during the '2024 Annual High-level Ministerial Roundtable on pre-2030 Ambition' at the COP29 UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, emphasising four critical aspects of global climate action.
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Surge In Sale Of Air Purifiers, Masks, As Delhi Air Pollution Peaks
With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the sale of air purifiers and masks has surged significantly, according to traders in the city.
-
Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
-
10 Flights In 3 Days: This Reddit Group Is Tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet
The group, created in 2022, gained significant attention after the tech billionaire became associated with the Donald Trump administration.
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Explained: How Trump May Bypass Senate To Install His Cabinet Picks
President-elect Donald Trump has said he might install his picks for top administration posts without first winning approval in the U.S. Senate. This would erode the power of Congress and remove a significant check on his authority as president.
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What Trump Camp, Putin, Zelensky Said After Biden's Missile Nod For Ukraine
The Biden administration has made a significant policy change, allowing Ukraine to use US-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets inside Russia for the first time.
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Swedish Minister Bans Bananas On Official Visits, Seeks Help For Rare Phobia
Bananaphobia is a rare and intense fear of bananas that can lead to significant discomfort when exposed to the fruit.
-
AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
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Hubble Telescope Reveals Milky Way Blowing Gas off LMC Galaxy in Close Encounter
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured an extraordinary phenomenon as the Milky Way galaxy exerts ram pressure on the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), stripping away most of its gas halo. The interaction, which occurs as LMC passes near the Milky Way, has led to the loss of significant mass from the dwarf galaxy. Despite this, LMC retains enough...
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Editor Of Oldest US Magazine Resigns After Calling Trump Voters "Fascists"
During Laura Helmuths tenure, the magazine made headlines for its rare endorsements, including a significant 2024 endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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NASA’s Hubble Reveals Impact of Milky Way’s Gravitational Force on Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope recently observed the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) interacting with the Milky Way’s halo. Researchers found that the LMC’s gas halo has been significantly reduced, likely due to ram-pressure stripping. Despite this, the LMC retains enough gas to continue star formation. Future studies will focus on exploring othe...
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COP29 Drafts New New Climate Finance Goal: Here's What You Need to Know
At COP29, the NCQG contact group co-chairs published a draft text on the climate finance goal, marking a significant step in the conference’s main priority. Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, also called for stronger support for small island nations and emphasised climate finance. The conference also saw discussions on the integration of hea...
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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From Virat Kohli Show To Sarfaraz Khan's Injury, How Indians Did In Perth Nets Session
Virat, a player who has always been a crowd-puller in Australia, is once again generating significant buzz. His presence in Australia is synonymous with high viewership and extensive media coverage.
-
Over 300 Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Amid Heavy Smog: Report
Presently, there is a 17-minute average delay in arrivals and a significant 54-minute average delay in departures, Flightradar 24 said.
