Volume of Swiss glaciers declined by half in less than a century
In a new study, the researchers compared data from 1931 and the 2000s, and concluded that the glacial volume has shrunk by half during 1931-2016
Scientists find dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ may be degraded in simpler ways
A new study has found a way where Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances can be disposed using inexpensive reagents and requires a temperature as low as about 100 degrees Celsius
Long Covid: Studies find abnormalities in blood samples of patients
The new research suggests that long Covid patients were also fighting an immune battle against some pathogens. The researchers found that the reactivation of viruses, including Epstein Barr virus and some herpes viruses, occurred in such people.
Australia lost more mammals than any other continent in last two centuries: report
A report found that since 2016, over 200 animal and plant species have been threatened, including the koala and the gang-gang cockatoo. The largest increase in the threatened list is of invertebrates and frogs
What created Earth’s continents? Researchers say giant meteorite impacts
Researchers claim that the new findings are the most robust evidence yet in support of the theory of the origin of continents due to giant meteorite impacts on Earth’s surface
China approves homegrown oral antiviral for treating COVID-19
The Chinese company producing Azvudone claimed that 40% of COVID-19 patients administered the drug for more than a week during the third phase of the clinical trial showed improvements when it came to symptoms
Air pollution affects children’s cardiac systems, causes inflammation: study
The researchers found that blood samples manifested an elevated level of markers of inflammation, such as the interleukin-6, among children exposed to higher levels of air pollution
Research shows Vitamin K’s novel role in prevention of cell death
The new research shows that vitamin k can reduce ferroptosis cell death and can be used in therapies to ameliorate some diseases related to ferroptosis