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Alien Invasions Are Expensive

(Bloomberg Opinion) — An 8.5-millimeter striped beetle. A 4-millimeter mosquito. A 25-millimeter hornet. These critters are tiny, but they pack a mighty punch when it comes to economic costs. The damage these organisms and their ilk are inflicting on regions around the world puts invasive alien species —  non-native flora and fauna that harm the environments they’re

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Epic Universe’s Monster Lore Gives Us the Best Possible Dark Universe

When you visit Epic Universe’s Dark Universe, you get hints of a story that’s so mysterious you’ll want to keep coming back to learn more. In Darkmoor Village, where monsters and humans co-exist—barely—the relationship between the villagers, the mad scientist in her castle with her monsters, and the vampires below is a very fragile menagerie

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Major study says malaria reinfection creates special immune cells

Major study says malaria reinfection creates special immune cells

In a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of the immune system and pave the way for revolutionary new vaccines and drugs, scientists have characterised a previously less-understood immune cell with powerful regulatory functions. They have found that immune cells called TR1 cells play a dominant role in mounting an immune response to malaria.

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COVID-19 cases rise across India: Noida reports 19 active infections; Kerala’s count hits 519, three deaths | 10 updates

COVID-19 cases rise across India: Noida reports 19 active infections; Kerala’s count hits 519, three deaths | 10 updates

India sees rise in COVID-19 cases: India is witnessing a notable rise in COVID-19 infections across multiple states, driven primarily by sub-lineages of the Omicron variant. While the overall severity remains relatively low, health authorities are urging vigilance, especially among vulnerable populations. Noida has been witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases, and the number has

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Hypertension and cardiovascular disease: silent killers in our midst 

Hypertension and cardiovascular disease: silent killers in our midst 

When we talk about cardiovascular diseases, we refer to diseases of the heart and the blood vessels. While we know that the heart is a vital organ that pumps blood to the entire body, we should understand a few facts about blood vessels.   Blood vessels circulate oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and much more, and maintain the

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AI going rogue? OpenAI’s o3 model disabled shutdown mechanism, researchers claim | Technology News

In another instance of potentially troubling behaviour of AI models, researchers have found that OpenAI’s o3 model resisted being shut down even when explicitly instructed to do so. In a series of posts on X, Palisade Research said that o3 disabled a shutdown mechanism in order to prevent itself from being turned off. “o3 found

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New study by NASA shows tropical trees can warn of volcanic eruptions | Technology News

NASA has introduced a new way to observe the patterns of volcanoes by monitoring the health of trees through satellite images. In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s AVUELO (Airborne Validation Unified Experiment: Land to Ocean), scientists at the space agency said they can detect early signs of volcanic eruptions by observing the changing colours of

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ISRO-ICRB recruitment 2025 begins: How to apply online for Scientist or Engineer roles; know the eligibility, selection process, and other details |

ISRO-ICRB recruitment 2025 begins: How to apply online for Scientist or Engineer roles; know the eligibility, selection process, and other details |

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB) has formally invited applications to recruit scientists and engineers in different fields. The recruitment process is to fill up 320 posts across several technical departments. Suitable candidates can apply online through ISRO’s website by June 16, 2025. Explore more about the vacancy pattern, eligibility criteria, application

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