NASA reports that the construction and operation of China's Three Gorges Dam have slowed Earth's rotation by 0.06 microseconds due to the redistribution of mass caused by the dam's massive water reservoir. The dam's environmental impact serves as an example of how human activities can alter natural systems on a global scale.
Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old woman from Manchester, overcame stage-four bowel cancer after a groundbreaking liver transplant and extensive treatment, including chemotherapy and targeted drug therapy. Diagnosed in 2021, she was declared cancer-free following the surgery, making her the UK's first recipient of such a transplant for advanced bowel cancer.
The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralized. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, thus suggesting a connection between diet and brain health.
Rajagopala Chidambaram, India's leading nuclear weapons designer and key figure in the Pokhran nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to India's nuclear programme and scientific advancements. Tributes poured in from top scientists and political leaders, acknowledging his groundbreaking work and immense impact on India's strategic capabilities and scientific community.
Isro successfully germinates cowpea seeds in microgravity during the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 mission, marking significant progress in space agriculture. Utilizing the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS), the experiment highlights India's advances in space research and the potential for sustainable agricultural methods in space.
Marine fungi, thriving in ocean environments, account for 5% of total ocean biomass but most are microscopic. Researchers have limited understanding of their diversity and importance. There are species unique to marine environments and others that could be from land. Evolving adaptations, they cope with varying resources in challenging marine habitats, sometimes developing new forms.
Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in India’s 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Chidambaram's leadership established India as a nuclear power, earning him the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.