The 28-year-old grizzly bear named ‘Ambassador’ who was&nbsp;loved by many, died after getting hit by a vehicle on Tuesday (Oct 22) night in the US state of Wyoming. Park officials, as quoted by the news agency Associated Press, said that the bear Grizzly No&nbsp;399 died at the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson’s highway.&nbsp;

At 28, Grizzly Bear No 399 was one of the oldest reproducing female bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Several wildlife enthusiasts and tourists waited for her emergence from her den during the spring every year. Everyone was excited to know the number of cubs she gave birth to during winter. Her ability to reproduce even at an old age amazed everyone.&nbsp;

Her behaviour was different from other grizzly bears. She would reportedly&nbsp;roam near roads in Grand Teton and usually caused traffic jams. According to scientists, this behaviour kept male grizzly bears at a distance so they could not cause any danger to their cubs. As per the beliefs of a few people, male grizzlies tend to kill cubs to bring the mother into heat. &nbsp;

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A report by AP said that the bear was with a cub when she got hit by the vehicle. However, the identity of the&nbsp;cub, believed to be safe,&nbsp;is unknown.&nbsp;

Angi Bruce, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director said, "Wildlife vehicle collisions and conflict are unfortunate. We are thankful the driver is okay and understand the community is saddened to hear that grizzly bear 399 has died."&nbsp;

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The news of the Ambassador's demise spread quickly on a Facebook page that also manages several other wildlife in Grand Teton.

People were disheartened after knowing the news, more than 1000 people commented and showed their love for the bear. They gave her the title of a legend, a queen, and also an ambassador for grizzly bears. Some of the fans of the grizzly bear were heartbroken, and few also expressed concerns about her cubs.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The 28-year-old grizzly bear named ‘Ambassador’ who was loved by many, died after getting hit by a vehicle on Tuesday (Oct 22) night in the US state of Wyoming. Park officials, as quoted by the news agency Associated Press, said that the bear Grizzly No 399 died at the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson’s highway.

The 28-year-old grizzly bear named ‘Ambassador’ who was loved by many, died after getting hit by a vehicle on Tuesday (Oct 22) night in the US state of Wyoming. Park officials, as quoted by the news agency Associated Press, said that the bear Grizzly No 399 died at the Snake River Canyon south of Jackson’s highway. At 28, Grizzly Bear No 399 was one of the oldest reproducing female bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Several wildlife enthusiasts and tourists waited for her emergence from her den during the spring every year. Everyone was excited to know the number of cubs she gave birth to during winter. Her ability to reproduce even at an old age amazed everyone. Her behaviour was different from other grizzly bears. She would reportedly roam near roads in Grand Teton and usually caused traffic jams. According to scientists, this behaviour kept male grizzly bears at a distance so they could not cause any danger to their cubs. As per the beliefs of a few people, male grizzlies tend to kill cubs to bring the mother into heat. Also Read | Britain to crack down on single-use vapes by 2025 to curb rising use by children A report by AP said that the bear was with a cub when she got hit by the vehicle. However, the identity of the cub, believed to be safe, is unknown. Angi Bruce, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Director said, "Wildlife vehicle collisions and conflict are unfortunate. We are thankful the driver is okay and understand the community is saddened to hear that grizzly bear 399 has died." Also Read | Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion The news of the Ambassador's demise spread quickly on a Facebook page that also manages several other wildlife in Grand Teton. People were disheartened after knowing the news, more than 1000 people commented and showed their love for the bear. They gave her the title of a legend, a queen, and also an ambassador for grizzly bears. Some of the fans of the grizzly bear were heartbroken, and few also expressed concerns about her cubs. (With inputs from agencies)

Famous 28-year-old grizzly bear ‘Ambassador’ dies after getting hit by a vehicle

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.

Pandher said the "chakka jam" for an indefinite period will be held at one place each in Sangrur and Moga districts and at Phagwara and Batala. 
 
He told reporters here that the farmers will protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and lifting, the DAP fertiliser supplies not being adequate, besides over the stubble-burning issue.

He said "red entries" have been made in the farm records of farmers burning stubble and cases slapped on them.

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"These four points will be blocked for an indefinite period. We can block the entire Punjab, but we still want to give time to the government.... Otherwise we will be forced to fight a do-or-die battle," the farmer leader said.

Pandher, who was talking to reporters here, during which some leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) were also present, blamed the Punjab government as well as the BJP-led Centre for the farmers' plight.

Paddy lifting from "mandis" (wholesale markets) in Punjab is hit after the state rice millers refused to mill the paddy till their demands were met.

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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, urging him to address the issues of the state's rice millers.

While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for not evacuating the foodgrain stock in the state to create sufficient space for storing fresh crops, the opposition? Congress and Akali Dal have slammed the Mann government for the slow paddy procurement and lifting.

Hitting out at the AAP, Pandher said neither Arvind Kejriwal nor any of his leaders are speaking out over the farmers' plight.

"When Kejriwal was arrested (earlier this year), all the Punjab AAP MLAs went to Delhi to express solidarity. Can't they march now for the sake of farmers?" he asked.

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Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues.

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday (Oct 24) said farmers will resort to a road blockade at a few places in Punjab for an indefinite period from October 26 to protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and other issues. Pandher said the "chakka jam" for an indefinite period will be held at one place each in Sangrur and Moga districts and at Phagwara and Batala. He told reporters here that the farmers will protest against the "tardy" paddy procurement and lifting, the DAP fertiliser supplies not being adequate, besides over the stubble-burning issue. He said "red entries" have been made in the farm records of farmers burning stubble and cases slapped on them. Also Read | Indian Home Minister Amit Shah assures Jammu and Kashmir statehood to CM Abdullah "These four points will be blocked for an indefinite period. We can block the entire Punjab, but we still want to give time to the government.... Otherwise we will be forced to fight a do-or-die battle," the farmer leader said. Pandher, who was talking to reporters here, during which some leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) were also present, blamed the Punjab government as well as the BJP-led Centre for the farmers' plight. Paddy lifting from "mandis" (wholesale markets) in Punjab is hit after the state rice millers refused to mill the paddy till their demands were met. Also Read | Bar association upset over Supreme Court's new 'Lady Justice' statue, calls it 'radical change' Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, urging him to address the issues of the state's rice millers. While the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre for not evacuating the foodgrain stock in the state to create sufficient space for storing fresh crops, the opposition? Congress and Akali Dal have slammed the Mann government for the slow paddy procurement and lifting. Hitting out at the AAP, Pandher said neither Arvind Kejriwal nor any of his leaders are speaking out over the farmers' plight. "When Kejriwal was arrested (earlier this year), all the Punjab AAP MLAs went to Delhi to express solidarity. Can't they march now for the sake of farmers?" he asked. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘Tardy’ paddy procurement: Indian farmers to protest, block roads in Punjab on Saturday

US&nbsp;Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get a better insights.

Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets.

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"We have not seen evidence of that at this moment. But, you know, we will continue to collaborate with our Israeli counterparts to gain better fidelity on exactly what they are looking at," Austin told reporters in Rome.

Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker with the Shi'ite Amal Movement party and the director of the hospital in question, Al-Sahel, has told Reuters that Israel was making false and slanderous claims and called on the Lebanese Army to visit and show it had only operating rooms, patients and a morgue.

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In a televised statement on Monday, the Israeli military's chief spokesman said Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, killed by Israel last month, had built the bunker which was designed for lengthy stays.

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get a better insights.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that he had not seen evidence that there was a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that Washington would continue to work with Israel to get a better insights. Israel's military said that Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut, adding that it would not strike the facility as it keeps up attacks against the group's financial assets. Also read | ‘We support diplomacy, not war,’ PM Modi tells world leaders at BRICS Summit "We have not seen evidence of that at this moment. But, you know, we will continue to collaborate with our Israeli counterparts to gain better fidelity on exactly what they are looking at," Austin told reporters in Rome. Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker with the Shi'ite Amal Movement party and the director of the hospital in question, Al-Sahel, has told Reuters that Israel was making false and slanderous claims and called on the Lebanese Army to visit and show it had only operating rooms, patients and a morgue. Also read | Woman gets stranded in Dubai's desert, books camel ride via Uber: Watch In a televised statement on Monday, the Israeli military's chief spokesman said Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, killed by Israel last month, had built the bunker which was designed for lengthy stays. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US has not seen evidence of Hezbollah cash bunker under Beirut hospital: Pentagon chief

Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore held the first rank on a real-time list of the world's most polluted cities,&nbsp;with a US air quality index (AQI) of 193, according to Swiss group IQAir, which categorised the air quality as "hazardous".

This comes as dense smog&nbsp;engulfed the city on Wednesday (Oct 23) morning. 
 
A top official from Pakistan's&nbsp;Environment Protection Agency, Imran Hamid Sheikh, said pollution levels could have been worse if ongoing government efforts were not in place.

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According to an advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday (Oct 22), foggy and smoggy conditions are common from November to mid-December as the country enters its winter months. Air quality deteriorates in cooler months, as temperature inversion traps pollution closer to the ground.

Lahore and neighbouring India's capital, New Delhi, are among the most polluted cities in the world.&nbsp;

Lahore is the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, whose chief minister has called for “climate diplomacy” with India to combat pollution.

<h2>Artificial rain to the rescue?</h2>

On Tuesday, Pakistan's Punjab announced it has planned artificial rain to combat the rise in&nbsp;smog levels after Lahore was declared the most polluted city in&nbsp;the world.&nbsp;

In a press conference, the city's Information Minister Azma Bokhari said, “Yesterday, Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. We have taken several initiatives to address the matter and now we are planning for artificial rain in the city.”&nbsp;

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It would be the second time that Lahore would carry out cloud seeding for artificial rain after December 2023.&nbsp;

However, no date has been announced&nbsp;for artificial rain.

<h2>What about Indian cities?</h2>

India's capital New Delhi followed&nbsp;Lahore with a US AQI of 186. Meanwhile, Siwan, a district in the Indian state of Bihar ranked third&nbsp;on the list with a US AQI of 137.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore held the first rank on a real-time list of the world's most polluted cities, with a US air quality index (AQI) of 193, according to Swiss group IQAir, which categorised the air quality as "hazardous".

Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore held the first rank on a real-time list of the world's most polluted cities, with a US air quality index (AQI) of 193, according to Swiss group IQAir, which categorised the air quality as "hazardous". This comes as dense smog engulfed the city on Wednesday (Oct 23) morning. A top official from Pakistan's Environment Protection Agency, Imran Hamid Sheikh, said pollution levels could have been worse if ongoing government efforts were not in place. Also Read | Office sacks woman for coming back from maternity leave with another pregnancy According to an advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday (Oct 22), foggy and smoggy conditions are common from November to mid-December as the country enters its winter months. Air quality deteriorates in cooler months, as temperature inversion traps pollution closer to the ground. Lahore and neighbouring India's capital, New Delhi, are among the most polluted cities in the world. Lahore is the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, whose chief minister has called for “climate diplomacy” with India to combat pollution. Artificial rain to the rescue? On Tuesday, Pakistan's Punjab announced it has planned artificial rain to combat the rise in smog levels after Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. In a press conference, the city's Information Minister Azma Bokhari said, “Yesterday, Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. We have taken several initiatives to address the matter and now we are planning for artificial rain in the city.” Also Read | 'X abetting crime': Indian govt blasts social media platforms over hoax flight bomb threats It would be the second time that Lahore would carry out cloud seeding for artificial rain after December 2023. However, no date has been announced for artificial rain. What about Indian cities? India's capital New Delhi followed Lahore with a US AQI of 186. Meanwhile, Siwan, a district in the Indian state of Bihar ranked third on the list with a US AQI of 137. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan mulls artificial rain after Lahore declared world's most polluted city

Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;

As per the guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO), uranium levels should be less than 15 micrograms per litre, but the amount found in Chhattisgarh's drinking water is triple the limit. According to media reports, the amount of uranium in drinking water also crossed the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre.&nbsp;

High levels of uranium in drinking water can lead to kidney diseases, skin conditions, pulmonary conditions, and cancer. &nbsp;

In 2017, WHO advised that uranium levels in drinking water should be under 15 micrograms per litre, and also acknowledged that "there are uncertainties (if) concentrations above this would be of concern". &nbsp;

India along with a few other countries has crossed the advisable limits of uranium, according to the global health body. Earlier this year, India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre study suggested that 60 micrograms of uranium per litre is also safe to consume.&nbsp;

Samples of drinking water were collected from six districts in Chhattisgarh – Rajnandgaon, Balod, Kawardha, Durg, Bemetara, and Kanker – for conducting uranium tests.&nbsp;

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According to the findings, uranium levels in all six exceeded 100 micrograms per litre. The highest level of uranium was found in Balod’s sample which had around 130 micrograms per litre, Kanker (106 micrograms per litre).&nbsp;

Across the six districts, the average uranium level was 85-105.&nbsp;

According to a report by NDTV, the first samples tested were from a borewell in Balod's Devtarai village, which had no other water source. This was after a few students took water from there, in which high levels of uranium were found.&nbsp;

The chief of the village, Daneshwar Sinha said, "... after that, we ran to the PHE Department (Public Health Emergency Department)&nbsp;and it was tested once again." The village recently opened a second borewell, but the uranium levels in that are still unclear.

Uranium in groundwater has been a point of concern for a long time for health officials. A report by the Central Ground Water Board in January said that the levels&nbsp;had crossed the permissible limits in over 10 states, including Haryana and Punjab, the two states that produce the majority of the wheat supply of the country.

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Notably,&nbsp;water from Kerala&nbsp;did not have any uranium, according to the report.&nbsp;

<h2>What can be done about this uranium contamination?</h2>

A report by NDTV citing a study done by three BIT scientists said&nbsp;that the bark of an amla tree can be used to filter uranium. The findings were published in the Groundwater for Sustainable Development in 2021. The filtering method has been patented but it is yet to be implemented.&nbsp;

Uranium Corporation of India has reportedly suggested&nbsp;large-scale implementation of similar&nbsp;techniques which can filter uranium.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. As per the guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO), uranium levels should be less than 15 micrograms per litre, but the amount found in Chhattisgarh's drinking water is triple the limit. According to media reports, the amount of uranium in drinking water also crossed the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre. High levels of uranium in drinking water can lead to kidney diseases, skin conditions, pulmonary conditions, and cancer. In 2017, WHO advised that uranium levels in drinking water should be under 15 micrograms per litre, and also acknowledged that "there are uncertainties (if) concentrations above this would be of concern". India along with a few other countries has crossed the advisable limits of uranium, according to the global health body. Earlier this year, India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre study suggested that 60 micrograms of uranium per litre is also safe to consume. Samples of drinking water were collected from six districts in Chhattisgarh – Rajnandgaon, Balod, Kawardha, Durg, Bemetara, and Kanker – for conducting uranium tests. Also Read | BRICS Summit: PM Modi shares hug with President Putin, holds bilateral meeting According to the findings, uranium levels in all six exceeded 100 micrograms per litre. The highest level of uranium was found in Balod’s sample which had around 130 micrograms per litre, Kanker (106 micrograms per litre). Across the six districts, the average uranium level was 85-105. According to a report by NDTV, the first samples tested were from a borewell in Balod's Devtarai village, which had no other water source. This was after a few students took water from there, in which high levels of uranium were found. The chief of the village, Daneshwar Sinha said, "... after that, we ran to the PHE Department (Public Health Emergency Department) and it was tested once again." The village recently opened a second borewell, but the uranium levels in that are still unclear. Uranium in groundwater has been a point of concern for a long time for health officials. A report by the Central Ground Water Board in January said that the levels had crossed the permissible limits in over 10 states, including Haryana and Punjab, the two states that produce the majority of the wheat supply of the country. Also Read | Arab-American voters all set to ditch Kamala over support to Israel? Poll suggests so Notably, water from Kerala did not have any uranium, according to the report. What can be done about this uranium contamination? A report by NDTV citing a study done by three BIT scientists said that the bark of an amla tree can be used to filter uranium. The findings were published in the Groundwater for Sustainable Development in 2021. The filtering method has been patented but it is yet to be implemented. Uranium Corporation of India has reportedly suggested large-scale implementation of similar techniques which can filter uranium. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Dangerous levels of uranium found in Chhattisgarh drinking water. Here's what we know

An Australian man, Craig Laidley, who was swept out of the sea while saving the life of an unknown swimmer in Bali, has been found dead. The 56-year-old man was walking along the beach&nbsp;in Bali's&nbsp;Tabanan on Wednesday (Oct 16)&nbsp;afternoon when he heard the screaming of a swimmer&nbsp;drowning&nbsp;in the rough sea.&nbsp;

He managed to save the 29-year-old young German swimmer, Micro Stalla. However, Laidley&nbsp;got carried away in the sea. Witnesses said that both men reached the safety of a few rocks, but while Stalla was pulled out, a huge wave carried Laidley back to sea.&nbsp;

Basarnas, the Indonesian search and rescue organisation, has confirmed that his body was found by residents on Friday (Oct 18) morning at Secret Bay Beach, one kilometre to the west of where he was last seen.&nbsp;

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Laidley’s two sons and extended family expressed their heartbreak over his death.&nbsp;

"It is no surprise to us that he put his life on the line to help another in need," said the family. It added, "His bravery and determination are a testament to his character. A man who brought kindness, strength, light and laughter to those around him."&nbsp;

Family also hoped that his act of bravery and kindness would inspire others. "We hope Craig’s spirit inspires others to act with courage, and selflessness and offer a helping hand to those in need,” said Laidley’s family.&nbsp;

They also thanked search and rescue teams, police, and the public who helped search Laidley. Mark Laidely, his cousin, paid tribute to a “hero [who] paid the ultimate price saving someone he didn’t even know”.&nbsp;

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The Indonesian government offered its "deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time", said an official from the country's&nbsp;department of foreign affairs and trade.&nbsp;

Nyoman Sidakarya, the chief of&nbsp;&nbsp;Denpasar Search and Rescue Office said that a team of 10 rescuers was employed to search for Laidely on sea and land since Wednesday night, but the mission got hampered because of dangerous seas.

Sidakarya also said&nbsp;when Laidley went missing, the waves were "extreme" off Bali’s west coast.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Australian man, Craig Laidley, who was swept out of the sea while saving the life of an unknown swimmer in Bali, has been found dead. The 56-year-old man was walking along the beach in Bali's Tabanan on Wednesday (Oct 16) afternoon when he heard the screaming of a swimmer drowning in the rough sea.

An Australian man, Craig Laidley, who was swept out of the sea while saving the life of an unknown swimmer in Bali, has been found dead. The 56-year-old man was walking along the beach in Bali's Tabanan on Wednesday (Oct 16) afternoon when he heard the screaming of a swimmer drowning in the rough sea. He managed to save the 29-year-old young German swimmer, Micro Stalla. However, Laidley got carried away in the sea. Witnesses said that both men reached the safety of a few rocks, but while Stalla was pulled out, a huge wave carried Laidley back to sea. Basarnas, the Indonesian search and rescue organisation, has confirmed that his body was found by residents on Friday (Oct 18) morning at Secret Bay Beach, one kilometre to the west of where he was last seen. Also Read | Kremlin says all okay after Putin’s comments on live TV fuel health rumours Laidley’s two sons and extended family expressed their heartbreak over his death. "It is no surprise to us that he put his life on the line to help another in need," said the family. It added, "His bravery and determination are a testament to his character. A man who brought kindness, strength, light and laughter to those around him." Family also hoped that his act of bravery and kindness would inspire others. "We hope Craig’s spirit inspires others to act with courage, and selflessness and offer a helping hand to those in need,” said Laidley’s family. They also thanked search and rescue teams, police, and the public who helped search Laidley. Mark Laidely, his cousin, paid tribute to a “hero [who] paid the ultimate price saving someone he didn’t even know”. Also Read | Migrant from India's Bihar killed by terrorists in J-K's Shopian: Reports The Indonesian government offered its "deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time", said an official from the country's department of foreign affairs and trade. Nyoman Sidakarya, the chief of Denpasar Search and Rescue Office said that a team of 10 rescuers was employed to search for Laidely on sea and land since Wednesday night, but the mission got hampered because of dangerous seas. Sidakarya also said when Laidley went missing, the waves were "extreme" off Bali’s west coast. (With inputs from agencies)

Dead body of Australian 'hero' found two days after he saved swimmer from drowning in Bali

Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week.

Kenya's National Assembly voted on Tuesday last week to impeach the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all charges.

Gachagua has said the impeachment motion, backed by opposition lawmakers and allies of President William Ruto, was based on falsehoods that constituted a political lynching, according to court documents seen by Reuters.

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He launched an appeal in the high court, but Judge Erick Ogolla said the process could go ahead.

"At this stage, the process is a lawful, constitutional process, and the Senate will conduct a trial where all the issues being raised before the court will be raised and determined at the moment," the judge said in court.

The deputy president was Ruto's running mate in their 2022 election win, helping secure vital votes from the populous central Kenya region. But the men have since fallen out and political alliances have shifted.

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Ruto fired most of his cabinet and appointed members of the opposition to what he called a unity government after nationwide protests against tax increases in which more than 50 people were killed.

The Senate is expected to hold hearings on Wednesday and vote on Thursday. A two-thirds majority would be needed to dismiss Gachagua.

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Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week.

Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week. Kenya's National Assembly voted on Tuesday last week to impeach the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all charges. Gachagua has said the impeachment motion, backed by opposition lawmakers and allies of President William Ruto, was based on falsehoods that constituted a political lynching, according to court documents seen by Reuters. Also Read | Trump claims Democrats 'stole' election nomination from Biden: 'Like candy from a baby' He launched an appeal in the high court, but Judge Erick Ogolla said the process could go ahead. "At this stage, the process is a lawful, constitutional process, and the Senate will conduct a trial where all the issues being raised before the court will be raised and determined at the moment," the judge said in court. The deputy president was Ruto's running mate in their 2022 election win, helping secure vital votes from the populous central Kenya region. But the men have since fallen out and political alliances have shifted. Also Read | Joe Biden said ‘18 of the 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars' in major revelation Ruto fired most of his cabinet and appointed members of the opposition to what he called a unity government after nationwide protests against tax increases in which more than 50 people were killed. The Senate is expected to hold hearings on Wednesday and vote on Thursday. A two-thirds majority would be needed to dismiss Gachagua. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Court says impeachment proceedings against Kenya deputy president are constitutional

A 34-year-old&nbsp;woman in Australia is fighting for her life&nbsp;after a brutal attack by her dog in North Queensland. The dog bit her arm off during the attack inside a house in the coastal city of Townsville. The emergency services were reportedly called around 7:00 am (local time) on Friday (Oct 11).&nbsp;

The woman had sustained 'life-threatening' injuries as her right arm below the elbow had been severely injured. However, the detached part was retrieved by the paramedics before she was rushed to a local hospital. The woman is said to be in a serious but stable condition.&nbsp;

The police had arrived to find the woman bleeding heavily outside the house, and the dog was believed to be a pit bull, said&nbsp;Senior Sgt Scott Warrick during a press conference.&nbsp;He said, "It was very angry, very aggressive... [it] was still trying to get outside."

After arriving at the scene, some officers barricaded the house while others applied a temporary bandage to the woman’s arm to stop bleeding until paramedics arrived.&nbsp;

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Sgt Warrick said, "I've been a police officer for 37 years... this is the first time I've gone to such a serious injury as a result of a dog attack. He added, "The injuries to this lady are just absolutely awful and we wish her a speedy recovery.”&nbsp;

He also stated that the dog was euthanised on the advice of animal control officers.

"I have dogs, and to see an outcome like this is absolutely heartbreaking, and we do understand people will be upset... but we were left with no other choice," said&nbsp; Sgt Warrick.&nbsp;A second small dog was found injured at the scene and is being cared for by the RSPCA.&nbsp;

Two neighbours told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News)&nbsp;that the dog involved in the incident was known for being aggressive and also mentioned that it had attacked him before.

Sgt Warrick said that police may have been contacted for the dog before, but currently, they are looking into the specifics.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 34-year-old woman in Australia is fighting for her life after a brutal attack by her dog in North Queensland. The dog bit her arm off during the attack inside a house in the coastal city of Townsville.

A 34-year-old woman in Australia is fighting for her life after a brutal attack by her dog in North Queensland. The dog bit her arm off during the attack inside a house in the coastal city of Townsville. The emergency services were reportedly called around 7:00 am (local time) on Friday (Oct 11). The woman had sustained 'life-threatening' injuries as her right arm below the elbow had been severely injured. However, the detached part was retrieved by the paramedics before she was rushed to a local hospital. The woman is said to be in a serious but stable condition. The police had arrived to find the woman bleeding heavily outside the house, and the dog was believed to be a pit bull, said Senior Sgt Scott Warrick during a press conference. He said, "It was very angry, very aggressive... [it] was still trying to get outside." After arriving at the scene, some officers barricaded the house while others applied a temporary bandage to the woman’s arm to stop bleeding until paramedics arrived. Also Read | Hurricane Milton: Florida ‘clearing debris’ as monster storm passes over, 16 dead Sgt Warrick said, "I've been a police officer for 37 years... this is the first time I've gone to such a serious injury as a result of a dog attack. He added, "The injuries to this lady are just absolutely awful and we wish her a speedy recovery.” He also stated that the dog was euthanised on the advice of animal control officers. "I have dogs, and to see an outcome like this is absolutely heartbreaking, and we do understand people will be upset... but we were left with no other choice," said Sgt Warrick. A second small dog was found injured at the scene and is being cared for by the RSPCA. Two neighbours told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News) that the dog involved in the incident was known for being aggressive and also mentioned that it had attacked him before. Sgt Warrick said that police may have been contacted for the dog before, but currently, they are looking into the specifics. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: Woman loses her arm, sustains 'life-threatening' injuries after brutal dog attack

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park&nbsp;kicked a woman out after&nbsp;she tried to sneak her&nbsp;children inside the park&nbsp;for free. Disneyland&nbsp;is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A video, which is said to be of the incident, was&nbsp;posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel&nbsp;while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish.

As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day.&nbsp;

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The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation.

The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation.&nbsp;

The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement.&nbsp;

This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high&nbsp;ticket prices.&nbsp;

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A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park.

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Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman.

Officials at the Disney California Adventure Park kicked a woman out after she tried to sneak her children inside the park for free. Disneyland is often considered one of the most beloved tourist places, but it turned into a nightmare for the woman. A video, which is said to be of the incident, was posted on TikTok and has gone viral on social media. In the clip, a woman is seen being dragged out of Disneyland by security personnel while her daughters are crying and asking for “Help” in Spanish. As per the Anaheim police department, the woman is accused of sneaking her children into Disneyland as two-year-olds to avoid purchasing tickets, which have a starting price of $104 for one day. According to Anaheim Police the woman who was arrested at Disneyland yesterday allegedly tried to pass her children off as under 2 years old. pic.twitter.com/LKY2l6AHXa — Matt Desmond (@DisneyScoopGuy) September 25, 2024 × Also Read | Trump says would strike a deal with Iran to end hostilities, if elected The Disneyland policy states that children under the age of three are not required to purchase theme park tickets, but they must be accompanied by a guest who has a valid ticket and reservation. The police also said that the woman has tried to sneak in her children through a similar strategy in the past as well. She was arrested for trespassing but later released on citation. The New York Post reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that the woman was confronted by the security team but was uncooperative, which led to the involvement of law enforcement. This incident is not a unique case, as Disneyland has previously encountered many similar situations with guests trying to disguise older children as younger ones to avoid paying high ticket prices. Also Read | ‘Free-speech champion’ Musk slammed for banning journalist for sharing 'hacked' Vance dossier A similar incident occurred in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where a woman was caught on video trying to pass off an elderly child as a baby to avoid paying for the entry ticket. She reportedly put her daughter in a stroller and covered her up to hide her, but the child jumped out of the stroller and started running once inside the park. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their&nbsp;boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo.&nbsp;

According to the statement of US&nbsp;Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around.&nbsp;

Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.”

Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after&nbsp;warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall.&nbsp;

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Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. &nbsp;

According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina.

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Georgia Governor&nbsp;Brian Kemp said&nbsp;two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state&nbsp;overnight, raising the total death toll due to&nbsp;Hurricane Helene to three.&nbsp;

Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car.

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The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land.

The United States Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog when their boat became disabled off the coast of the US state of Florida as Hurricane Helene barreled towards the land. The officials reported that the boat started taking on water 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached the duo. According to the statement of US Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater released on Friday (Sep 27) morning, the sailor and his dog were on a 36-foot-long sailboat on Thursday when the boat became disabled, leaving a man and his pet stranded in the ocean with no help around. Authorities said, “Coast Guard crews responded to the boater’s distress call and rushed to the man’s location, approximately 25 miles offshore from Sanibel Island near Fort Myers.” They added, “A successful rescue attempt was made and the unidentified sailor and his dog were saved and brought back to land.” Officials have not made any announcements regarding the reason for the man being out to sea even after warnings were issued in the area as Hurricane Helene was expected to make landfall. Also Read | Hezbollah strikes Israeli city Tiberias after Israel’s 'savage' Beirut strikes Hurricane Helene landed in Florida’s Big Bend Region, marking a major Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds on Thursday night. The storm has touched down in Perry, Floria, located just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. According to powerouttages.us, Hurricane Helene has significantly impacted the electricity supply in and around Florida. More than one million people were without a power supply. The storm also caused power outages in the neighbouring southern states, with more than 46,000 people without electricity in Georgia and over 12,400 people without power supply in North Carolina. Also Read | After France and US, UK backs India's bid for permanent seat on UNSC Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said two people were killed during the storm’s passage into the US state overnight, raising the total death toll due to Hurricane Helene to three. Kemp said that he and his family were "saddened to learn of the loss of two lives in Wheeler County this evening. As we join their families in mourning their deaths, we urge all Georgians to brace for further impact from Helene, remain vigilant and pray for all those affected." Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said one person lost his life on the I-4 highway near Tampa when a sign fell on a car. (With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane Helene: US Coast Guard rescues man and his dog lost at sea as hurricane barrels toward land

Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain.

The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (193 kph) made landfall south-southwest of Marquelia in the state of Guerrero, at about 9:15 pm Central Standard Time, the US&nbsp;National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a statement.

Although slow-moving it had strengthened rapidly during the day, and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador urged coastal dwellers to seek higher ground as the top disaster agency called a red alert in parts of Guerrero and neighboring Oaxaca state.

"Don't forget that life is the most important thing - material things can be replaced," the president wrote on social media.

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The storm could bring "extraordinary" rainfall to parts of Guerrero and Oaxaca, in excess of 250 mm (10 inches), said national water commission Conagua, which forecast more than 150 mm (6 inches) to drench the southernmost state of Chiapas.

The Miami-based hurricane centre&nbsp;warned that the storm could bring life-threatening storm surges and flash flooding before moving inland over southern Mexico on Tuesday and weakening rapidly over the region's high terrain.

In the typically laid-back surfer getaway of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, residents hurried on Monday to tow in boats and put away beach chairs.

"We're very concerned," said restaurant owner Paula Sanchez, adding that hurricanes in the area had become stronger in recent years.

Education officials ordered schools to close in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero as the storm neared, and state power firm CFE said it was moving worker convoys to Oaxaca ahead of John's arrival.

A hurricane warning has been declared for areas from the famous beach resort of Acapulco, which is still recovering from last year's Hurricane Otis, to as far east as the Oaxacan tourist hub of Huatulco.

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A tropical storm warning covered areas further east from Huatulco to the major port of Salina Cruz, home of Mexican state-run oil company Pemex's largest domestic refinery.

The NHC warned that heavy rainfall from John may cause "significant and possibly catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides," in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca and southeast Guerrero through Thursday.

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Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain.

Hurricane John hit Mexico's southern Pacific coast late on Monday as a major category 3 storm, with authorities warning residents to protect themselves against potentially deadly storm surges and torrential rain. The storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (193 kph) made landfall south-southwest of Marquelia in the state of Guerrero, at about 9:15 pm Central Standard Time, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a statement. Although slow-moving it had strengthened rapidly during the day, and President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador urged coastal dwellers to seek higher ground as the top disaster agency called a red alert in parts of Guerrero and neighboring Oaxaca state. "Don't forget that life is the most important thing - material things can be replaced," the president wrote on social media. Also Read | Sweden says Iran hacked text messaging service following 2023 Quran burnings The storm could bring "extraordinary" rainfall to parts of Guerrero and Oaxaca, in excess of 250 mm (10 inches), said national water commission Conagua, which forecast more than 150 mm (6 inches) to drench the southernmost state of Chiapas. The Miami-based hurricane centre warned that the storm could bring life-threatening storm surges and flash flooding before moving inland over southern Mexico on Tuesday and weakening rapidly over the region's high terrain. In the typically laid-back surfer getaway of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, residents hurried on Monday to tow in boats and put away beach chairs. "We're very concerned," said restaurant owner Paula Sanchez, adding that hurricanes in the area had become stronger in recent years. Education officials ordered schools to close in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero as the storm neared, and state power firm CFE said it was moving worker convoys to Oaxaca ahead of John's arrival. A hurricane warning has been declared for areas from the famous beach resort of Acapulco, which is still recovering from last year's Hurricane Otis, to as far east as the Oaxacan tourist hub of Huatulco. Also Read | US: Authorities declare a state of emergency as Hurricane Helene set to hit Florida A tropical storm warning covered areas further east from Huatulco to the major port of Salina Cruz, home of Mexican state-run oil company Pemex's largest domestic refinery. The NHC warned that heavy rainfall from John may cause "significant and possibly catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides," in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca and southeast Guerrero through Thursday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Hurricane John hits Mexico as major 3 storm, authorities ask residents to protect themselves

British scientists have preserved the complete human genome on a 5D memory crystal, which they believe will provide a blueprint to bring humanity back from extinction&nbsp;thousands of years in future.

The team from the University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) stated that the data storage format that can last for millions of years can also save the genomes of endangered species of plants and animals.&nbsp;

The university, in a statement,&nbsp;also mentioned that even at high temperatures, a 5D memory card can store up to 360 terabytes of data without losing any information for billions of years. “The crystal is equivalent to fused quartz, one of the most chemically and thermally durable materials on Earth,” the statement read.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In 2014, the 5D memory card was recognised as the most durable data storage medium and won the Guinness World Record.

“It can withstand the high and low extremes of freezing, fire and temperatures of up to 1,000 Celsius. The crystal can also withstand direct impact force of up to 10 tons per cm2 and is unchanged by long exposure to cosmic radiation,” the university stated.&nbsp;

The team at University of Southampton, led by Professor Peter Kazansky, employed ultrafast lasers to properly engrave data onto nano-structured gaps oriented within silica.

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“Unlike marking only on the surface of a 2D piece of paper or magnetic tape, this method of encoding uses two optical dimensions and three spatial co-ordinates to write throughout the material - hence the ‘5D’ in its name,” the statement read.&nbsp;

However, the genetic information alone cannot currently be used to synthetically produce humans, animals, or plants. Professor&nbsp;Kazansky believes&nbsp;that the 5D crystal is long-lasting, and the knowledge would be accessible if certain&nbsp;advancements were accomplished.&nbsp;

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“We know from the work of others that genetic material of simple organisms can be synthesised and used in an existing cell to create a viable living specimen in a lab. The 5D memory crystal opens up possibilities for other researchers to build an everlasting repository of genomic information from which complex organisms like plants and animals might be restored should science in the future allow,” he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

British scientists have preserved the complete human genome on a 5D memory crystal, which they believe will provide a blueprint to bring humanity back from extinction thousands of years in future.

British scientists have preserved the complete human genome on a 5D memory crystal, which they believe will provide a blueprint to bring humanity back from extinction thousands of years in future. The team from the University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) stated that the data storage format that can last for millions of years can also save the genomes of endangered species of plants and animals. The university, in a statement, also mentioned that even at high temperatures, a 5D memory card can store up to 360 terabytes of data without losing any information for billions of years. “The crystal is equivalent to fused quartz, one of the most chemically and thermally durable materials on Earth,” the statement read. In 2014, the 5D memory card was recognised as the most durable data storage medium and won the Guinness World Record. “It can withstand the high and low extremes of freezing, fire and temperatures of up to 1,000 Celsius. The crystal can also withstand direct impact force of up to 10 tons per cm2 and is unchanged by long exposure to cosmic radiation,” the university stated. The team at University of Southampton, led by Professor Peter Kazansky, employed ultrafast lasers to properly engrave data onto nano-structured gaps oriented within silica. Also Read | Qatar Airways prohibits pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut airport “Unlike marking only on the surface of a 2D piece of paper or magnetic tape, this method of encoding uses two optical dimensions and three spatial co-ordinates to write throughout the material - hence the ‘5D’ in its name,” the statement read. However, the genetic information alone cannot currently be used to synthetically produce humans, animals, or plants. Professor Kazansky believes that the 5D crystal is long-lasting, and the knowledge would be accessible if certain advancements were accomplished. Also Read | X blocked again in Brazil after brief return, SC judge threatens massive fine “We know from the work of others that genetic material of simple organisms can be synthesised and used in an existing cell to create a viable living specimen in a lab. The 5D memory crystal opens up possibilities for other researchers to build an everlasting repository of genomic information from which complex organisms like plants and animals might be restored should science in the future allow,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

British scientists preserve human genome on 5D memory crystal which can last for millions of years

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