Cloud seeding
The recent cloud seeding operation in Delhi on October 29 was a purely experimental exercise, aimed at gathering data and improving scientific knowledge, according to M Ravichandran, secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The experiment was conducted in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and
Air quality
A bitter debate over Delhi's deteriorating air quality has turned into a political war of words between the Congress, AAP, and BJP. The parties are at odds over the effectiveness of cloud seeding as a solution to tackle air pollution in the city. The controversy started with senior
Choking
The government of Delhi, the capital of India, partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, to conduct cloud-seeding trials to reduce environmental pollutants and create artificial rain to wash away pollutants. The experiment aimed to scatter chemicals into clouds to create rainfall, but after three unsuccessful attempts, including two
Anopheles
Researchers in Ethiopia have published a new report highlighting the significant threat posed by the invasion of Anopheles stephensi to malaria elimination in Africa. This mosquito species is less impacted by rainfall seasonality, allowing it to thrive in artificial containers and pose a substantial risk to public health. The study,
Education
DUP ministers have become embroiled in a high-profile controversy over a visit to Israel made by Education Minister Paul Givan, with several unionist politicians coming to his defense. The controversy erupted after a widely condemned trip to a school in occupied east Jerusalem, which has sparked calls for Givan'
Ralston, Anthony
Yesterday's pulsating encounter at Hampden saw Celtic emerge victorious over Rangers, with the former's Nick Walsh making the crucial decision to send off Rangers' Thelo Aasgaard following a high tackle on Anthony Ralston. The incident sparked a heated exchange between the two sets of players,
Mental health
A nationally representative survey conducted in Australia and New Zealand has found that a significant majority of participants engage in contemplative practices, with 70% of the total 2640 participants reporting to have practiced contemplative activities over the past year. The most commonly practiced contemplative activities were meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques,
Adults
A recent study published in the journal CNS Drugs has reported on the approval of an extended-release once-daily oral capsule formulation of viloxazine (viloxazine ER) for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) in pediatric patients and adults. The research highlights the efficacy and safety profile of viloxazine ER
Kohli, Virat
In a momentous triumph, India's women's cricket team secured their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli was among the first to express his joy
Diabetes therapy
A new study published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications has compared the long-term clinical and economic outcomes of chiglitazar and sitagliptin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in China. The research, conducted by a team of investigators from Shenzhen University, aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness
Armed forces
The Government of Canada and the Government of the Philippines have strengthened their defence cooperation with the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA). This agreement, signed by Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro, builds on the Canada-Philippines Defence
Cardiovascular diseases
Researchers have found that people living with HIV (PLHIV) are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to the presence of HIV infection. This increased risk is attributed to higher levels of inflammation and immune activation associated with the virus. A recent study published in PeerJ has
