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Stokes fit as England name unchanged team for 2nd New Zealand Test

Urdu Point | 2024-12-04, 03:41

<p>Wellington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Dec, 2024) Captain Ben Stokes was named Wednesday in England's team for the second Test

Government Releases Independent Scientific Review On Biogenic Methane Science And Targets

Scoop | 2024-12-04, 03:41

The panel of highly regarded, New Zealand and international scientists, have provided evidence-based advice on what New Zealand’s biogenic methane target should be to ensure no additional warming. ...

Chinese scientists develop biodegradable sponge capable of removing 99.8% of microplastics from water

People Daily | 2024-12-04, 03:28

Chinese researchers have developed a biodegradable sponge capable of removing up to 99.8 percent of microplastics from water. Containing low-cost and easily accessible raw materials for producing it, the sponge is expected to be applied widely in efficient

Meta seeks nuclear power developers for reactors to start in early 2030s

The Hindu | 2024-12-04, 03:25

Meta said on Tuesday it is seeking proposals from nuclear power developers to help meet its artificial intelligence and environment goals ...

CBSE Mulls 2 Levels For Science, Social Science For Classes 9-10

Kashmir Observer | 2024-12-04, 03:19

File photo New Delhi- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is considering introducing two levels of science and social science — standard and advanced — for students in Classes 9 and 10, according to officials. The board already offers two levels of

Check out astronaut’s stunning ‘science and art’ photo from the ISS

Digital Trends | 2024-12-04, 03:14

“So full of techno-cool and art-cool,” American astronaut Don Pettit wrote in a social media post describing his latest image from the International Space Station (ISS). The remarkable photo is filled with light from stars and cities, with the

Colorado positioned as aerospace leader as Safran Defense & Space chooses Parker for U.S. headquarters

CBS News | 2024-12-04, 02:55

. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for Douglas County. CBS On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis called Colorado a leader in aerospace innovation and welcomed Safran Space to Parker. "The cheesy answer is 'We're

Investigators think a Chinese ship purposefully cut critical data cables

Yahoo Daily News | 2024-12-04, 02:28

European investigators are saying that a Chinese commercial ship

More Cuts To Research, Science And Innovation Sector

Scoop | 2024-12-04, 02:27

We want to keep talented people here,

USCIS reaches fiscal year 2025 H-1B visa cap

News India Times | 2024-12-04, 02:18

Representational photo US Citizenship and CIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year

Anthony Albanese's rival cops backlash over push to build seven nuclear power stations in Australia ...

The Daily Mail | 2024-12-04, 02:12

Aussies have hit back at plans to build nuclear power stations in the country as the Coalition ramps up its push to establish seven sites as part of its election promise. Parliament's House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is investigating the proposal and

OpenAI Poaches 3 Top Engineers From DeepMind

Wired | 2024-12-04, 02:00

The new hires, all experts in computer vision, are the latest AI researchers to jump to a direct competitor in an intensively competitive talent market. ...

Building green and blue spaces, such as parks, in new communities is crucial for cleaner air

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers are urging city planners not to forget to build 'greening areas' such as parks in new communities. ...

Imaging synaptic vesicles in 3D

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Researchers have used cryo-electron tomography to uncover new details of the molecular structure of synaptic vesicles, which help transport neurotransmitters in the brain. The study could inform therapeutic strategies for psychiatric disorders. ...

Chemical structure's carbon capture ability doubled

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues. ...

DNA damage is key factor in age-related macular degeneration

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

A research team has discovered that accumulated DNA damage in the retina is a key contributor to age-related macular degeneration and that targeting specific retinal cell types may lead to treatments that slow or stop progression. ...

New hydrogel could preserve waterlogged wood from shipwrecks

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

From the RMS Titanic to the SS Endurance, shipwrecks offer

New hope for schizophrenia: iTBS over the left DLPFC improves negative and cognitive symptoms

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Theta burst stimulation (TBS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation

Microfiber plastics appear to tumble, roll and move slowly in the environment

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

The first-known direct observations of the movement of microfiber

Rats on cocaine: When aversion is not enough

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Propensity to addiction starts with the very first drug use experience, a new study shows. ...

Island biodiversity rides on the wings of birds

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Bird wing shape -- a proxy for long-distance flying ability, or dispersal -- is a trait that influences biodiversity patterns on islands around the world, according to biologists. ...

Immune T cells become exhausted in chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Chronic fatigue syndrome creates conditions where pathogen-killing immune T cells become exhausted, according to a new study. ...

Scientists identify brain cell type as master controller of urination

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Researchers have identified a subset of brain cells in mice that act as the master regulators of urination. ...

A caving expedition yields valuable insight into the challenges of field research

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Researchers describe how they gathered useful data from a group of people living in extreme conditions, as well as the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned. ...

Taking high-dose vitamin D supplements for five years did not affect the incidence of type ...

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new study. ...

Home and neighborhood environments impact sedentary behavior in teens globally

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study. ...

Combo-drug treatment to combat Melioidosis

Science Daily | 2024-12-04, 01:57

A new approach could herald a shift in the

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