Environmental
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Viruses Can Work Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, New Research Shows
As the globe faces a rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria – making traditional antibiotics ineffective – specific viruses could offer a solution. Viruses called bacteriophages, or phage’s, target bacteria but can’t infect humans or other higher…
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116-Year-Old Japanese Mountaineer to Be Named World’s Oldest Person
A 116-year-old Japanese woman who used to be a mountaineer is set to be named the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, a research group said on Wednesday, following the death of a 117-year-old…
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Violence against women is ’national security threat’, to be treated same way as Islamist terrorism in UK
The UK government is planning to identify and tackle extreme misogyny in the same way as Islamist and far-Right extremism, reported The Telegraph, citing sources. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has directed a thorough overhaul…
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India prepares for Mpox outbreak: Health Ministry issues guidelines for airports and hospitals
The Union Health Ministry has instructed airports and land port authorities at Bangladesh and Pakistan borders to remain vigilant for international passengers displaying Mpox symptoms, news agency PTI reported. Three hospitals in New Delhi—Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung Hospital,…
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S Jaishankar’s 5-Year World Prediction Amid West Asia War Fears, US Election
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has painted a bleak picture of where the world might be in five years, warning of a “very grim forecast” given military tension in West Asia, between Ukraine and Russia, and in Southeast Asia,…
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Budget 2024 Highlights
Budget Day is an eagerly anticipated event in India, with both businesses and the general public waiting with bated breath to understand the schemes and initiatives that could potentially benefit them. This year, due to…
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Climate crisis is making days longer, study finds
The climate crisis is causing the length of each day to get longer, analysis shows, as the mass melting of polar ice reshapes the planet. The phenomenon is a striking demonstration of how humanity’s actions…
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Earth’s Days to Grow at an Unprecedented Rate as Polar Ice Melts
It’s well known that as far as the climate crisis goes, time is of the essence. Now a study out Monday shows that the melting of the polar ice caps is causing our planet to…
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Urban Gardening: Growing Food in Small Spaces
Introduction Urban gardening, the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas, has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. This revival can be attributed to several factors, including the…
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The Rise of Co-living Spaces: A New Way to Live
Introduction In recent years, the concept of co-living has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional housing. Co-living spaces offer a unique blend of privacy and community, providing residents with a more flexible, affordable, and…
