With Artificial Intelligence gaining popularity globally, one question that comes up time and time again is whether AI will take over jobs from humans. A new report by investment bank Goldman Sachs has the answer, and it is not good news. The report, as per BBC, says that AI could potentially replace the equivalent of around 300 million full-time jobs. Roughly two-thirds of work in the US and Europe risk some degree of automation. Additionally, it may also lead to a productivity boom, with a seven per cent increase in the total annual value of goods and services produced globally over a 10-year period.

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The report further cites research that says that today around 60 per cent of the workers are engaged in work that didn't even exist in 1940.&nbsp;

Quoting another piece of research, it points to the fact that technological advancements since 1980 have displaced "workers faster than it has created jobs," reports BBC. This, the report concludes, could mean that as AI advances further, it could reduce jobs in the short term.

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Goldman Sachs goes on to say that Generative AI's ability to create content such as images, videos, audio, text, and 3D models that are indistinguishable from human work is "a major advancement," and would have an impact on jobs everywhere.&nbsp;

As per the report, administrative and legal sectors will see the maximum impact with 46 per cent of administrative jobs and 44 per cent of legal jobs risking replacement by AI.&nbsp;

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Physically intensive professions are at low risk, with construction facing a six per cent threat while maintenance is looking at four per cent probable substitution.&nbsp;It further says that almost all occupations will be affected to at least some degree.&nbsp;

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With Artificial Intelligence gaining popularity globally, one question that comes up time and time again is whether AI will take over jobs from humans. A new report by investment bank Goldman Sachs has the answer, and it is not good news. The report, as per BBC, says that AI could potentially replace the equivalent of around 300 million full-time jobs. Roughly two-thirds of work in the US and Europe risk some degree of automation. Additionally, it may also lead to a productivity boom, with a seven per cent increase in the total annual value of goods and services produced globally over a 10-year period. Watch | How AI and Automation will impact jobs in the future The report further cites research that says that today around 60 per cent of the workers are engaged in work that didn't even exist in 1940. Quoting another piece of research, it points to the fact that technological advancements since 1980 have displaced "workers faster than it has created jobs," reports BBC. This, the report concludes, could mean that as AI advances further, it could reduce jobs in the short term. Also read | Can ChatGPT replace journalists in breaking stories? Goldman Sachs goes on to say that Generative AI's ability to create content such as images, videos, audio, text, and 3D models that are indistinguishable from human work is "a major advancement," and would have an impact on jobs everywhere. As per the report, administrative and legal sectors will see the maximum impact with 46 per cent of administrative jobs and 44 per cent of legal jobs risking replacement by AI. Also read | Artists fight AI programs that copy their styles Physically intensive professions are at low risk, with construction facing a six per cent threat while maintenance is looking at four per cent probable substitution. It further says that almost all occupations will be affected to at least some degree. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a major breakthrough after discovering a new species, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have named it after Texas's favourite rest stop, Buc-ee's. The new species will be called "Anchitheriomys buceei," or "A. buceei." Steve May of the UT Jackson of Geosciences, also the research associate in conversation with UT News said that the nave was inspired by the beaver's Texas connection and with a chance that Buc-ee's billboard read, "This is Beaver country."

May added, "I though, 'Yeah, it is beaver country, and it has been for millions of years."

Steve's paper was published in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica where his paper describes the new species as well as a smaller species of fossil beaver. It stated that bones and archival records suggest that the animal lived long along the Texas Gulf Coast between 15 and 22 million years ago.&nbsp;

According to Fox News, the fossil also shows that A. buceei were 30 per cent larger than modern beavers roaming today in the area.&nbsp;

Most of the fossils have been reconstructed with a help of a partial skull found in Burkeville. These fossils are a fusion of a bone and brain cast created when sediment seeped into the beaver's brain cavity, creating a rock replica of the brain as the species fossilised.

Co-authors, May and Mathew Brown added that they used high-resolution X-ray images of the skull to form new anatomical details that could help in confirming that it is a new species.&nbsp;

Following the news of the species' name, Buc-ee's CEO and founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III quipped, "Buc-ee’s was founded in 1982, but we may need to rethink our beginnings."&nbsp;

Buc-ee's is&nbsp;so relevant in Texas that even its official Twitter account gave it a shout-out.&nbsp;

In a major breakthrough after discovering a new species, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have named it after Texas's favourite rest stop, Buc-ee's.

In a major breakthrough after discovering a new species, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have named it after Texas's favourite rest stop, Buc-ee's. The new species will be called "Anchitheriomys buceei," or "A. buceei." Steve May of the UT Jackson of Geosciences, also the research associate in conversation with UT News said that the nave was inspired by the beaver's Texas connection and with a chance that Buc-ee's billboard read, "This is Beaver country." May added, "I though, 'Yeah, it is beaver country, and it has been for millions of years." Steve's paper was published in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica where his paper describes the new species as well as a smaller species of fossil beaver. It stated that bones and archival records suggest that the animal lived long along the Texas Gulf Coast between 15 and 22 million years ago. According to Fox News, the fossil also shows that A. buceei were 30 per cent larger than modern beavers roaming today in the area. Most of the fossils have been reconstructed with a help of a partial skull found in Burkeville. These fossils are a fusion of a bone and brain cast created when sediment seeped into the beaver's brain cavity, creating a rock replica of the brain as the species fossilised. Co-authors, May and Mathew Brown added that they used high-resolution X-ray images of the skull to form new anatomical details that could help in confirming that it is a new species. Following the news of the species' name, Buc-ee's CEO and founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III quipped, "Buc-ee’s was founded in 1982, but we may need to rethink our beginnings." Buc-ee's is so relevant in Texas that even its official Twitter account gave it a shout-out.

Researchers name newly discovered beaver fossil after Buc-ee’s, Texas favourite rest stop

People often go through multiple emotions as they feel euphoric, intense and giddy at the same time when they fall in love.

However, a lot of them suffer physical pain too when their heart breaks due to the failure of their relationship or the sudden death of their loved ones.

Experts say that the physical pain one experiences due to heartbreak is very real and actually has a scientific explanation.

According to a report published by Live Science, the painful heartbreaks have a physiological explanation and the symptoms are not only the mind's play, stated Dr Deborah Lee, a medical writer for the Dr Fox Online Pharmacy in England.

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"When you fall in love, there is a natural outpouring of hormones. These include the 'cuddle' hormone oxytocin and the 'feel-good' hormone dopamine," Dr Lee said.

"But when you fall out of love, levels of oxytocin and dopamine drop, while at the same time there is an increase in levels of one of the hormones responsible for stress - cortisol," she explained.

According to the doctor, the increased cortisol levels can lead to conditions like weight gain, increased anxiety, high blood pressure and acne.

Social rejection like getting separated from your partner also activates a few parts of the brain which are related to physical pain, she said.

As per the report, in a few cases, the pain due to a broken heart can also be a medical condition called “Takotsubo cardiomyopathy” or the “broken heart syndrome” which is a heart condition that lasts for short-duration triggered by physical or emotional stress.

The condition leads to a change in the way blood is pumped by the heart and sometimes makes the heart pump blood harder, due to which the person experiences chest pain.

Broken heart syndrome's symptoms are similar to that of a heart attack, which makes it difficult for doctors and patients to differentiate between the two.

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In various cases, the only way doctors can diagnose broken heart syndrome is by carrying out heart catheterisation or coronary angiogram, in which they insert a small catheter through the arm, groin, or neck and take it to the heart.

After a contrast dye is injected into the chamber of the heart, its effectiveness can be evaluated by physicians.

Typically, severe stressors cause broken heart syndrome and usually, it occurs only once. Most of its patients suffer pain for some days or weeks, but in a few cases, it has resulted in death. 
 
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People often go through multiple emotions as they feel euphoric, intense and giddy at the same time when they fall in love. However, a lot of them suffer physical pain too when their heart breaks due to the failure of their relationship or the sudden death of their loved ones.

People often go through multiple emotions as they feel euphoric, intense and giddy at the same time when they fall in love. However, a lot of them suffer physical pain too when their heart breaks due to the failure of their relationship or the sudden death of their loved ones. Experts say that the physical pain one experiences due to heartbreak is very real and actually has a scientific explanation. According to a report published by Live Science, the painful heartbreaks have a physiological explanation and the symptoms are not only the mind's play, stated Dr Deborah Lee, a medical writer for the Dr Fox Online Pharmacy in England. ALSO READ | Cardiologist reveals five common signs that indicate you may be susceptible to heart attack "When you fall in love, there is a natural outpouring of hormones. These include the 'cuddle' hormone oxytocin and the 'feel-good' hormone dopamine," Dr Lee said. "But when you fall out of love, levels of oxytocin and dopamine drop, while at the same time there is an increase in levels of one of the hormones responsible for stress - cortisol," she explained. According to the doctor, the increased cortisol levels can lead to conditions like weight gain, increased anxiety, high blood pressure and acne. Social rejection like getting separated from your partner also activates a few parts of the brain which are related to physical pain, she said. As per the report, in a few cases, the pain due to a broken heart can also be a medical condition called “Takotsubo cardiomyopathy” or the “broken heart syndrome” which is a heart condition that lasts for short-duration triggered by physical or emotional stress. The condition leads to a change in the way blood is pumped by the heart and sometimes makes the heart pump blood harder, due to which the person experiences chest pain. Broken heart syndrome's symptoms are similar to that of a heart attack, which makes it difficult for doctors and patients to differentiate between the two. WATCH | New Study: Ozone related with rising hospitalisation for health disease In various cases, the only way doctors can diagnose broken heart syndrome is by carrying out heart catheterisation or coronary angiogram, in which they insert a small catheter through the arm, groin, or neck and take it to the heart. After a contrast dye is injected into the chamber of the heart, its effectiveness can be evaluated by physicians. Typically, severe stressors cause broken heart syndrome and usually, it occurs only once. Most of its patients suffer pain for some days or weeks, but in a few cases, it has resulted in death. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology found that people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus might experience changes in their genome structure that could explain their immunity-related symptoms and risk of long Covid. According to the study, the virus can attack chromatin which is a structure where genetic materials in our cells are stored.&nbsp;

Studies have suggested that some viruses can hijack or change our chromatin, to reproduce in our cells but whether or how SARS-CoV-2 may affect our chromatin was previously unknown. “We found that many well-formed chromatin architectures of a normal cell become de-organised after infection,” said Wenbo Li, senior author of the study and associate professor at the United States-based University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, as per PTI.&nbsp;

He gave an example of one type of chromatin architecture termed A/B compartments that “can be analogous to the yin and yang portions of our chromatin.” However, after a person was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 they found that the yin and yang portions of the chromatin lose their “normal shapes and start to mix together,” said Li. Furthermore, not only can the shape but also the chemical composition of chromatin be altered by SARS-CoV-2, the study found.&nbsp;

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According to a scientist who was a part of the study, Xiaoyi Yuan, the changes in “chemical modifications of chromatin were known to exert long-term effects on gene expression and phenotypes”, reported PTI. Therefore, their research might provide an “unrealised new perspective to understand the viral impacts on host chromatin that can associate with long Covid,” Yuan added.&nbsp;

The mixing of chromatin might be the cause of some key genes like interleukin-6 to change, the study suggests. The interleukin-6 is a significant inflammation gene and this mixing and change can cause a cytokine storm in severe COVID-19 patients. A cytokine storm is a severe immune reaction where the body releases too many cytokines very quickly. While they play an important role in normal immune responses, a large amount released in the body at once can be harmful.&nbsp;

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“This study elucidated to us how SARS-CoV-2 can uniquely alter our chromatin to cause COVID-19 symptoms. Future work will focus on understanding the mechanisms of how SARS-CoV-2 can achieve this” said Li, as per PTI. Researchers also hope that these findings can pave the way for future research and understanding of the long-term effects of the virus.&nbsp; 
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A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology found that people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus might experience changes in their genome structure that could explain their immunity-related symptoms and risk of long Covid. According to the study, the virus can attack chromatin which is a structure where genetic materials in our cells are stored. Studies have suggested that some viruses can hijack or change our chromatin, to reproduce in our cells but whether or how SARS-CoV-2 may affect our chromatin was previously unknown. “We found that many well-formed chromatin architectures of a normal cell become de-organised after infection,” said Wenbo Li, senior author of the study and associate professor at the United States-based University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, as per PTI. He gave an example of one type of chromatin architecture termed A/B compartments that “can be analogous to the yin and yang portions of our chromatin.” However, after a person was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 they found that the yin and yang portions of the chromatin lose their “normal shapes and start to mix together,” said Li. Furthermore, not only can the shape but also the chemical composition of chromatin be altered by SARS-CoV-2, the study found. ALSO READ | DNA study of Beethoven’s hair reveals his ailments, long-hidden family history secret According to a scientist who was a part of the study, Xiaoyi Yuan, the changes in “chemical modifications of chromatin were known to exert long-term effects on gene expression and phenotypes”, reported PTI. Therefore, their research might provide an “unrealised new perspective to understand the viral impacts on host chromatin that can associate with long Covid,” Yuan added. The mixing of chromatin might be the cause of some key genes like interleukin-6 to change, the study suggests. The interleukin-6 is a significant inflammation gene and this mixing and change can cause a cytokine storm in severe COVID-19 patients. A cytokine storm is a severe immune reaction where the body releases too many cytokines very quickly. While they play an important role in normal immune responses, a large amount released in the body at once can be harmful. ALSO READ | Study suggests high caffeine levels may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes “This study elucidated to us how SARS-CoV-2 can uniquely alter our chromatin to cause COVID-19 symptoms. Future work will focus on understanding the mechanisms of how SARS-CoV-2 can achieve this” said Li, as per PTI. Researchers also hope that these findings can pave the way for future research and understanding of the long-term effects of the virus. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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It's the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, when Muslims across the globe will be observing fast, even in space. Yes, you read it right. UAE astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi arrived at the space station on March 3&nbsp;and the only question boggling him is how will he be ending his fast, as he sees 16 sunsets daily at the space station. 
 
You must be wondering why 16.&nbsp;Here, is the answer. 
 
For centuries, a setting sun has signalled the end of fasting with delicious meals. But what if the sun's clockwork changes as it does for astronauts riding aboard the International Space Station? The orbiting laboratory whips around the Earth at the speed of 27,600 kilometres per hour (27,600 miles per hour) giving the traveller 16 sunrises and sunsets each day. Dizzy right? Well, it's true.&nbsp;

'It's not compulsory'

Sultan al-Neyadi is one of the few Muslim astronauts who have travelled to space, and his mission will end in five months. He then will be the first astronaut from UAE to complete a long-duration stay in space.&nbsp;

While al-Neyadi is in space, Muslims on Earth will be observing fast in Ramadan and till the time he'll return, they will celebrate two festivals — Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

At a press conference before his space travel, al-Neyadi had said that six months is a long duration for a mission, which is a great responsibility. He added that since an 'astronaut' fits in the definition of &nbsp;'traveller,' it excuses him from fasting during Ramadan. 
 
"It's not compulsory if you're sick. So in that regard — anything that can jeopardise the mission or maybe put the crew member at risk — we’re actually allowed to to eat sufficient food to prevent any escalation of lack of food or nutrition or hydration."

He added that he'll wait and see how it goes.&nbsp;

Religion in Space:

Back in 1968, during NASA's Apollo 8 mission, astronauts read Genesis, the first book of the Bible, on their way to orbit the moon. Buzz Aldrin, who was with Neil Armstrong during their first landing in 1969 also took communion from the Eagle lunar lander, by taking a sip of wine and a bite of bread blessed by a Presbyterian minister back in Houston, just before taking their first steps on the moon.&nbsp;

In 2007, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, a Malaysian astronaut became the first practising Muslim to stay on the International Space Station and the Islamic National Fatwa Council of Malaysia issued special guidelines for him and other future Muslim astronauts.&nbsp;

The council also said that though his flight coincided with Ramadan, he can postpone until he returned to Earth or he could fast&nbsp;in accordance with the time zone of the place from which he had launched.&nbsp;

Among other religious observances that have taken place on board, include&nbsp;Christmas celebrations, Jewish holidays and Hanukkah.&nbsp; 
 
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It's the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, when Muslims across the globe will be observing fast, even in space. Yes, you read it right. UAE astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi arrived at the space station on March 3 and the only question boggling him is how will he be ending his fast, as he sees 16 sunsets daily at the space station.

It's the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, when Muslims across the globe will be observing fast, even in space. Yes, you read it right. UAE astronaut Sultan al-Neyadi arrived at the space station on March 3 and the only question boggling him is how will he be ending his fast, as he sees 16 sunsets daily at the space station. You must be wondering why 16. Here, is the answer. For centuries, a setting sun has signalled the end of fasting with delicious meals. But what if the sun's clockwork changes as it does for astronauts riding aboard the International Space Station? The orbiting laboratory whips around the Earth at the speed of 27,600 kilometres per hour (27,600 miles per hour) giving the traveller 16 sunrises and sunsets each day. Dizzy right? Well, it's true. 'It's not compulsory' Sultan al-Neyadi is one of the few Muslim astronauts who have travelled to space, and his mission will end in five months. He then will be the first astronaut from UAE to complete a long-duration stay in space. While al-Neyadi is in space, Muslims on Earth will be observing fast in Ramadan and till the time he'll return, they will celebrate two festivals — Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. At a press conference before his space travel, al-Neyadi had said that six months is a long duration for a mission, which is a great responsibility. He added that since an 'astronaut' fits in the definition of 'traveller,' it excuses him from fasting during Ramadan. "It's not compulsory if you're sick. So in that regard — anything that can jeopardise the mission or maybe put the crew member at risk — we’re actually allowed to to eat sufficient food to prevent any escalation of lack of food or nutrition or hydration." He added that he'll wait and see how it goes. Religion in Space: Back in 1968, during NASA's Apollo 8 mission, astronauts read Genesis, the first book of the Bible, on their way to orbit the moon. Buzz Aldrin, who was with Neil Armstrong during their first landing in 1969 also took communion from the Eagle lunar lander, by taking a sip of wine and a bite of bread blessed by a Presbyterian minister back in Houston, just before taking their first steps on the moon. In 2007, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, a Malaysian astronaut became the first practising Muslim to stay on the International Space Station and the Islamic National Fatwa Council of Malaysia issued special guidelines for him and other future Muslim astronauts. The council also said that though his flight coincided with Ramadan, he can postpone until he returned to Earth or he could fast in accordance with the time zone of the place from which he had launched. Among other religious observances that have taken place on board, include Christmas celebrations, Jewish holidays and Hanukkah.

Ramadan in space: How will UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who sees 16 sunsets daily in space, observe fast

Australian researchers have invented a snake-like soft robot, designed to 3D print living cells from the inside of patients’ bodies. This development may soon eliminate the need for invasive surgeries to transplant 3D printed tissues and treatments, reported Freethink.&nbsp;

<h2>What are 3D bioprinters?</h2>

Similar to conventional 3D printers, 3D bioprinters build three-dimensional objects by layering ink. The only distinction is that they employ bioinks that contain&nbsp;living cells in them.

Researchers are using 3D bioprinters to produce ear implants for children who were born with birth abnormalities, stem cell patches to treat&nbsp;babies' hearts, and cartilage for reconstructive rhinoplasty.

3D bioprinting makes it seamless to create tissues in precisely the shape and size required. Considering a patients’ own cells can be used in the ink, the risk of rejection is lowered.

However, there is still a need for invasive implantation surgeries, which bioprinting cannot yet replace.

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"Current 3D bioprinting techniques need the creation of biomaterials outside the body, and implanting those into a human would often require big open-field surgical surgery, which increases the risk of infection," said Thanh Nho Do, a biomedical engineer at UNSW Sydney who spoke to Freethink.&nbsp;

<h2>How do 3D bioprinters function?</h2>

Aside from printing bioinks, the soft robot can function as an endoscope, electric scalpel, and water dispenser. Researchers have tested these functions in an artificial colon and a pig’s intestine and kidney.&nbsp;

Before considering human trials, scientists will have to conduct in vivo testing on animals. If everything goes as planned, they anticipate that the bot will be ready for clinical use in five&nbsp;to seven&nbsp;years.

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Once put into the colon, the robot may remove a difficult-to-reach tumour and then 3D bioprint material to promote healing on-site. If the robot passes development, clinicians may be able to use it to treat colorectal cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer deaths, reported Freethink.&nbsp;

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Australian researchers have invented a snake-like soft robot, designed to 3D print living cells from the inside of patients’ bodies. This development may soon eliminate the need for invasive surgeries to transplant 3D printed tissues and treatments, reported Freethink.

Australian researchers have invented a snake-like soft robot, designed to 3D print living cells from the inside of patients’ bodies. This development may soon eliminate the need for invasive surgeries to transplant 3D printed tissues and treatments, reported Freethink. What are 3D bioprinters? Similar to conventional 3D printers, 3D bioprinters build three-dimensional objects by layering ink. The only distinction is that they employ bioinks that contain living cells in them. Researchers are using 3D bioprinters to produce ear implants for children who were born with birth abnormalities, stem cell patches to treat babies' hearts, and cartilage for reconstructive rhinoplasty. 3D bioprinting makes it seamless to create tissues in precisely the shape and size required. Considering a patients’ own cells can be used in the ink, the risk of rejection is lowered. However, there is still a need for invasive implantation surgeries, which bioprinting cannot yet replace. ALSO READ | Healthy pets could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms to owners: Study "Current 3D bioprinting techniques need the creation of biomaterials outside the body, and implanting those into a human would often require big open-field surgical surgery, which increases the risk of infection," said Thanh Nho Do, a biomedical engineer at UNSW Sydney who spoke to Freethink. How do 3D bioprinters function? Aside from printing bioinks, the soft robot can function as an endoscope, electric scalpel, and water dispenser. Researchers have tested these functions in an artificial colon and a pig’s intestine and kidney. Before considering human trials, scientists will have to conduct in vivo testing on animals. If everything goes as planned, they anticipate that the bot will be ready for clinical use in five to seven years. ALSO READ | Understanding sense of smell: Scientists create 3D image of odour molecule Once put into the colon, the robot may remove a difficult-to-reach tumour and then 3D bioprint material to promote healing on-site. If the robot passes development, clinicians may be able to use it to treat colorectal cancer, which is the second most common cause of cancer deaths, reported Freethink. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Gone are the days of 'basic' AI abilities, like writing love letters, poems, and emails, or cracking a joke. ChatGPT's newly introduced advanced ability can turn text into video. The feature which will be launching next week will allow for the possibility of text-to-video generation. The new ability will be launched as part of GPT-4, a new "more powerful and versatile" update of GPT 3.5, which as per tech website Stuff is ChatGPT's large language model. The update was announced by Andreas Braun, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Germany, at the 'AI in Focus — Digital Kickoff' held on March 4. Microsoft is the largest investor in OpenAI, the company behind the popular Chatbot.

As per reports, the model is expected to be multimodal, i.e., it will include capabilities beyond just text, and will include images and videos.

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"We will introduce GPT-4 next week; there we will have multimodal models that will offer completely different possibilities — for example, videos," said Braun.&nbsp;

Due to its multimodal capabilities, the chat-based AI could possibly be able to translate text into images, video and even sound, reports ZD Net.

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ChatGPT runs on a language model architecture called Generative Pre-trained Transformer, popularly known as GPT. The current GPT-3 and 3.5 versions limit the chatbot to text output.

This text-to-video generator model isn't all that revolutionary a concept. Tech giants like Google and Meta already offer models with the service.&nbsp;

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Meta has 'Make-A-Video', while Google's text-to-image generator is called 'Imagen Video'. Both these are still in the research stage and as of yet are unavailable to the general public. With the introduction of the latest update, OpenAI can potentially move ahead of the tech giants in the generative AI space.

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Gone are the days of 'basic' AI abilities, like writing love letters, poems, and emails, or cracking a joke. ChatGPT's newly introduced advanced ability can turn text into video. The feature which will be launching next week will allow for the possibility of text-to-video generation. The new ability will be launched as part of GPT-4, a new "more powerful and versatile" update of GPT 3.5, which as per tech website Stuff is ChatGPT's large language model. The update was announced by Andreas Braun, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Germany, at the 'AI in Focus — Digital Kickoff' held on March 4. Microsoft is the largest investor in OpenAI, the company behind the popular Chatbot. As per reports, the model is expected to be multimodal, i.e., it will include capabilities beyond just text, and will include images and videos. Watch | ChatGPT is making waves, but can it trusted? "We will introduce GPT-4 next week; there we will have multimodal models that will offer completely different possibilities — for example, videos," said Braun. Due to its multimodal capabilities, the chat-based AI could possibly be able to translate text into images, video and even sound, reports ZD Net. Also read | Is ChatGPT biased? Internet calls it 'woke' and points to an alleged prejudice. Here's all you need to know ChatGPT runs on a language model architecture called Generative Pre-trained Transformer, popularly known as GPT. The current GPT-3 and 3.5 versions limit the chatbot to text output. This text-to-video generator model isn't all that revolutionary a concept. Tech giants like Google and Meta already offer models with the service. Also read | AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons Meta has 'Make-A-Video', while Google's text-to-image generator is called 'Imagen Video'. Both these are still in the research stage and as of yet are unavailable to the general public. With the introduction of the latest update, OpenAI can potentially move ahead of the tech giants in the generative AI space. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

AI based ChatGPT will soon let you convert text into video. Here's all you need to know

Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy. The breakthrough also means the opening of new possibilities for your phone, magnetically moving trains, and future fusion power plants.

A peer-reviewed accounting of the findings was published on Wednesday in the Nature journal.

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The new superconductor consists of lutetium, a rare earth metal, and hydrogen with a little bit of nitrogen mixed in. It needs to be compressed to a pressure of 145,000 pounds per square inch before it gains its superconducting prowess. That is about 10 times the pressure that is exerted at the bottom of the ocean’s deepest trenches. 
 
A team of physicists&nbsp;led by Ranga Dias, a physicist from the University of Rochester in New York, claims it might have cracked it. The team&nbsp;demonstrated a&nbsp;rare earth metal lutetium combined with hydrogen and nitrogen conducted electricity without resistance at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and around just 10,000 atmospheres of pressure, which may sound unusably high amount, but the physicists point out that even higher pressures are currently used in engineering processes such as chip manufacturing.

<h2>Why is it important?</h2>

It is important because the superconductors can now work at room temperature. Although superconductors have existed for nearly a century, their use was only feasible at unearthly, ultracold temperatures with limited applications if not negligible.

For decades, scientists have sought superconductors that work at room temperature, and their hunt appears to have achieved fruition.&nbsp; 
 
If the breakthrough is confirmed in subsequent tests, it would help create&nbsp;devices that do not waste energy on heat when producing a current and could be used to create more efficient computers; superior X-ray technology; and even more powerful nuclear reactors.

<h2>Why is there skepticism around discovery?</h2>

The skepticism is mainly for&nbsp;the fact that in 2020, a paper by a team of scientists describing a less practical superconducting material was retracted after scrutiny by a group of scientists about some of the data.

Superconductivity was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist, and his team in 1911.

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The first known superconductors required temperatures only a few degrees above absolute zero or minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In the 1980s, physicists discovered high-temperature superconductors whose applicability was minimal in everyday life.&nbsp;

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Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy.

Scientists this week announced advancement towards a superconductor material that could conduct electricity in everyday conditions. The breakthrough means a stunning transformation into any technology that uses electric energy. The breakthrough also means the opening of new possibilities for your phone, magnetically moving trains, and future fusion power plants. A peer-reviewed accounting of the findings was published on Wednesday in the Nature journal. ALSO READ | South Korean scientists create an 'artificial sun' in pursuit of unlimited clean energy The new superconductor consists of lutetium, a rare earth metal, and hydrogen with a little bit of nitrogen mixed in. It needs to be compressed to a pressure of 145,000 pounds per square inch before it gains its superconducting prowess. That is about 10 times the pressure that is exerted at the bottom of the ocean’s deepest trenches. A team of physicists led by Ranga Dias, a physicist from the University of Rochester in New York, claims it might have cracked it. The team demonstrated a rare earth metal lutetium combined with hydrogen and nitrogen conducted electricity without resistance at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and around just 10,000 atmospheres of pressure, which may sound unusably high amount, but the physicists point out that even higher pressures are currently used in engineering processes such as chip manufacturing. Why is it important? It is important because the superconductors can now work at room temperature. Although superconductors have existed for nearly a century, their use was only feasible at unearthly, ultracold temperatures with limited applications if not negligible. For decades, scientists have sought superconductors that work at room temperature, and their hunt appears to have achieved fruition. If the breakthrough is confirmed in subsequent tests, it would help create devices that do not waste energy on heat when producing a current and could be used to create more efficient computers; superior X-ray technology; and even more powerful nuclear reactors. Why is there skepticism around discovery? The skepticism is mainly for the fact that in 2020, a paper by a team of scientists describing a less practical superconducting material was retracted after scrutiny by a group of scientists about some of the data. Superconductivity was discovered by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, a Dutch physicist, and his team in 1911. ALSO WATCH | Battle for space in India's megacity: Climate change threatens to make the matter worse × The first known superconductors required temperatures only a few degrees above absolute zero or minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In the 1980s, physicists discovered high-temperature superconductors whose applicability was minimal in everyday life. The latest discovery adds a luminous layer of applicability for the use of superconductors in everyday life. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In about 23 years an asteroid over 150 feet in diameter has a chance of hitting earth on Valentine's day in 2046. However, scientists say there is a slim chance of the asteroid hitting the earth.

NASA warns asteroid may collide with earth on Valentine's day in 2046

Bumblebees develop&nbsp;puzzle-solving skills by observing&nbsp;their more seasoned peers, according to British researchers, as reported by the BBC. A group of bees were trained by experts from Queen Mary University of London to unlock a puzzle box carrying a sugar reward.

The study discovered that these bees subsequently shared their information with other members of their colonies.

The researchers found that "social learning" may have had a bigger impact on bumblebee behaviour than previously thought.

The scientists designed a puzzle box that could be opened by rotating a top to gain access to a sugar solution in order to conduct the investigation.

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Pushing a red tab would spin the lid in a clockwise direction, and pushing a blue tab would do the opposite.

The "observer" bees watched while the scientists trained "demonstrator" bees to utilise one of these techniques to open the lid.

Researchers showed that even after learning about the alternate option, 98% of the time the observer bees used the same strategy they had observed to solve the challenge.

The study also discovered that demonstration bees opened puzzle boxes more frequently than control bees.

According to the researchers, this shows that the bees learnt the behaviour from other bees rather than coming up with the answer on their own.

Bumblebees are not known to exhibit "culture-like phenomena" in the wild, according to research leader Dr&nbsp;Alice Bridges.

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"However, in our experiments, we saw the spread and maintenance of a behavioural 'trend' in groups of bumblebees — similar to what has been seen in primates and birds," she said.

When "blue" and "red" demonstrator bees were placed into the same groups of bees in subsequent trials, the observation bees first learned to utilise both solutions, but gradually they acquired a preference for one solution, which then became dominant in that colony.

According to the study, this illustrates how a behavioural trend may develop within the bee population.

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Bumblebees develop puzzle-solving skills by observing their more seasoned peers, according to British researchers, as reported by the BBC. A group of bees were trained by experts from Queen Mary University of London to unlock a puzzle box carrying a sugar reward.

Bumblebees develop puzzle-solving skills by observing their more seasoned peers, according to British researchers, as reported by the BBC. A group of bees were trained by experts from Queen Mary University of London to unlock a puzzle box carrying a sugar reward. The study discovered that these bees subsequently shared their information with other members of their colonies. The researchers found that "social learning" may have had a bigger impact on bumblebee behaviour than previously thought. The scientists designed a puzzle box that could be opened by rotating a top to gain access to a sugar solution in order to conduct the investigation. ALSO READ | 'Earth is flat, Unicorns are real': ChatGPT's unmoderated avatar creates waves Pushing a red tab would spin the lid in a clockwise direction, and pushing a blue tab would do the opposite. The "observer" bees watched while the scientists trained "demonstrator" bees to utilise one of these techniques to open the lid. Researchers showed that even after learning about the alternate option, 98% of the time the observer bees used the same strategy they had observed to solve the challenge. The study also discovered that demonstration bees opened puzzle boxes more frequently than control bees. According to the researchers, this shows that the bees learnt the behaviour from other bees rather than coming up with the answer on their own. Bumblebees are not known to exhibit "culture-like phenomena" in the wild, according to research leader Dr Alice Bridges. ALSO READ | Asian megacities at more risk from rising sea levels than previously assumed, research warns "However, in our experiments, we saw the spread and maintenance of a behavioural 'trend' in groups of bumblebees — similar to what has been seen in primates and birds," she said. When "blue" and "red" demonstrator bees were placed into the same groups of bees in subsequent trials, the observation bees first learned to utilise both solutions, but gradually they acquired a preference for one solution, which then became dominant in that colony. According to the study, this illustrates how a behavioural trend may develop within the bee population. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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This year, Rushikulya shore in Odisha's Ganjam district has seen a record-breaking 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles arrive for mass nesting, breaking the previous record of 5.5 lakh.&nbsp;

As per Berhampur Divisional Forest Officer Sunny Khokkar who spoke to the Hindu, the development of new beaches for egg-laying close to the Podampetta region was the reason behind the arrival of 6.37 lakh turtles from February 23 to March 2, which is considered the peak nesting time.

Khokkar said, this year, the beaches remained unaffected as there were no extreme weather events such as cyclones and heavy rain and turtles ascended perfectly sloped beaches at the Rushikulya river mouth. Last year, 5.5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles had come to Rushikulya for mass nesting.

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“The actual number of Olive Ridleys coming to Rushikulya river mouth would go up as turtles keep coming to the coast after March 2. We are currently counting the number of turtles received during sporadic nesting witnessed after March 2,” he said. The forest division has stepped up its supervision to prevent turtle mortality by deploying forest officials.

<h2>How does an Olive Ridley lay eggs?</h2>

Olive Ridley turtles spend hours at a stretch digging burrows in the sand with their front flippers. They then sweep sand out of the hollow using their hind flippers to form a cavity. A large number of eggs are laid at once, and they are then again covered with sand. The turtles lay their eggs, which would hatch after 40–60 days, and then depart for the sea just before daybreak. In the months of April and May, the hatchlings are anticipated to break the surface of the eggs.

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Turtles also arrive at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, also known as the world’s largest known rookery. Besides, Puri and Devi river mouth beaches too host Olive Ridley turtles around time around.

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“This year, we propose to tag 3,200 turtles. It is heartening to note that 150 Olive Ridley turtles which were tagged have returned to lay eggs on beaches of Odisha this year,” ZSI scientist Anil Mohapatra told The Hindu.&nbsp;

Mohapatra said two turtles tagged in Odisha were located in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The ZSI has aimed to tag over 30,000 over a period of 10 years. The ZSI study focuses on how frequently turtles return to the beaches in Odisha for mass nesting as well as the many factors that influence turtle activity.

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This year, Rushikulya shore in Odisha's Ganjam district has seen a record-breaking 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles arrive for mass nesting, breaking the previous record of 5.

This year, Rushikulya shore in Odisha's Ganjam district has seen a record-breaking 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles arrive for mass nesting, breaking the previous record of 5.5 lakh. As per Berhampur Divisional Forest Officer Sunny Khokkar who spoke to the Hindu, the development of new beaches for egg-laying close to the Podampetta region was the reason behind the arrival of 6.37 lakh turtles from February 23 to March 2, which is considered the peak nesting time. Khokkar said, this year, the beaches remained unaffected as there were no extreme weather events such as cyclones and heavy rain and turtles ascended perfectly sloped beaches at the Rushikulya river mouth. Last year, 5.5 lakh Olive Ridley turtles had come to Rushikulya for mass nesting. ALSO READ | India: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Rahul Gandhi for ‘seeking foreign intervention’ “The actual number of Olive Ridleys coming to Rushikulya river mouth would go up as turtles keep coming to the coast after March 2. We are currently counting the number of turtles received during sporadic nesting witnessed after March 2,” he said. The forest division has stepped up its supervision to prevent turtle mortality by deploying forest officials. How does an Olive Ridley lay eggs? Olive Ridley turtles spend hours at a stretch digging burrows in the sand with their front flippers. They then sweep sand out of the hollow using their hind flippers to form a cavity. A large number of eggs are laid at once, and they are then again covered with sand. The turtles lay their eggs, which would hatch after 40–60 days, and then depart for the sea just before daybreak. In the months of April and May, the hatchlings are anticipated to break the surface of the eggs. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos on social media. Over 600,000 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles have come ashore this season in #Odisha to lay eggs. Remarkable.. a wonder of the natural world. Original FB post @BNHSIndia here https://t.co/QJCT05yG98 pic.twitter.com/PeXbgccP8H — Nirmal Ghosh (@karmanomad) March 6, 2023 × Turtles also arrive at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, also known as the world’s largest known rookery. Besides, Puri and Devi river mouth beaches too host Olive Ridley turtles around time around. ALSO READ | Arrival of spring in Kashmir, thousands of almond trees in full bloom “This year, we propose to tag 3,200 turtles. It is heartening to note that 150 Olive Ridley turtles which were tagged have returned to lay eggs on beaches of Odisha this year,” ZSI scientist Anil Mohapatra told The Hindu. Mohapatra said two turtles tagged in Odisha were located in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. The ZSI has aimed to tag over 30,000 over a period of 10 years. The ZSI study focuses on how frequently turtles return to the beaches in Odisha for mass nesting as well as the many factors that influence turtle activity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Indian Space Agency ISRO is carrying out a controlled re-entry of a defunct Indo-French satellite and attempting to land it in an uninhabited zone in the Pacific Ocean. Launched in 2011, the 1000-kg Megha-Tropiques-1(MT1) was a satellite jointly developed by India's ISRO and France's CNES for studying tropical weather and climate. Despite it being designed for an operational life of three years, the satellite performed for more than a decade (until 2021). ISRO has predicted that the re-entry and final splashdown of the satellite would take place between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time, on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.

What are De-orbiting and Controlled re-entry?&nbsp;

With low earth orbits(orbits 400-2000kms above the earth's surface) getting increasingly overpopulated with satellites and space debris, there are several risks posed to operational space assets. The debris ranges from centimetre-sized objects to meters-wide used rocket stages and defunct satellites. All objects in Low Earth orbit travel at a speed of nearly 28,000kmph and a collision between two objects at such high speeds would create endless debris and threaten several space assets including satellites and space stations.&nbsp;

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To avoid such hazards, space agencies make attempts to de-orbit defunct satellites by gradually manoeuvring them closer to earth and eventually ensure that they burn up while re-entering the upper atmosphere and splashing down in uninhabited land or oceans. Another option is to bring the satellite into an orbit around the earth, where it would spend a lesser number of years circling the earth, than in its original orbit.&nbsp;

What is ISRO attempting with Megha-Tropiques?

In its original orbit, at an altitude of 867 km and an inclination of 20 degrees, the defunct Megha-Tropiques satellite would have circled the earth in an uncontrolled manner for more than 100 years and would have remained as space debris. Though MT1 is not designed for performing a de-orbiting and controlled re-entry, the Indian Space agency is attempting to do so, by precisely manoeuvring the satellite using its leftover onboard fuel.&nbsp;

According to ISRO, "about 125 kg on-board fuel remained unutilised at its end-of-mission that could pose risks for accidental break-up(in space). This left-over fuel was estimated to be sufficient to achieve a fully controlled atmospheric re-entry to impact an uninhabited location in the Pacific Ocean". Given that MT1 is more than a decade old and not all of its systems would function exactly as expected, ISRO carried out further planning by involving its experts from across domains -&nbsp;mission, operations, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, controls, navigation, thermal, and other sub-system design teams.&nbsp;

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Based on their calculations, ISRO zeroed into an&nbsp;uninhabited area in the Pacific Ocean between 5°S to 14°S latitude and 119°W to 100°W longitude, as the targeted re-entry zone for MT1. Since August 2022, 18 orbit manoeuvres were performed to progressively lower the satellite's orbit and bring it closer to earth.&nbsp;"The final two de-boost burns and the ground impact are expected to take place between 16:30 IST to 19:30 IST on March 7, 2023," ISRO said. The Indian space agency also added that no large fragments of the satellite are likely to survive the aerothermal heating during re-entry. Re-entry temperatures(when an object from space re-enters earth's atmosphere) could be as much as 2500 degrees Centigrade, thus burning up most objects.

Why is ISRO performing this re-entry mission?&nbsp;

International guidelines for spacefaring nations stipulate certain space debris mitigation guidelines for the safe disposal and sustainable management of defunct space assets. Though this satellite is not designed to perform such controlled de-orbit and re-entry, ISRO is undertaking the challenging experiment as there are conducive parameters to carry it out. "This satellite with sufficient left-over fuel presented a unique opportunity&nbsp;to test the relevant methodologies and understand the associated operational nuances of post mission disposal by direct re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere," ISRO said.

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The Indian Space Agency ISRO is carrying out a controlled re-entry of a defunct Indo-French satellite and attempting to land it in an uninhabited zone in the Pacific Ocean.

The Indian Space Agency ISRO is carrying out a controlled re-entry of a defunct Indo-French satellite and attempting to land it in an uninhabited zone in the Pacific Ocean. Launched in 2011, the 1000-kg Megha-Tropiques-1(MT1) was a satellite jointly developed by India's ISRO and France's CNES for studying tropical weather and climate. Despite it being designed for an operational life of three years, the satellite performed for more than a decade (until 2021). ISRO has predicted that the re-entry and final splashdown of the satellite would take place between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time, on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. What are De-orbiting and Controlled re-entry? With low earth orbits(orbits 400-2000kms above the earth's surface) getting increasingly overpopulated with satellites and space debris, there are several risks posed to operational space assets. The debris ranges from centimetre-sized objects to meters-wide used rocket stages and defunct satellites. All objects in Low Earth orbit travel at a speed of nearly 28,000kmph and a collision between two objects at such high speeds would create endless debris and threaten several space assets including satellites and space stations. Also read | Exclusive | Gaganyaan: ISRO's crew module to undergo in-flight abort tests on mini-rocket 'TV' To avoid such hazards, space agencies make attempts to de-orbit defunct satellites by gradually manoeuvring them closer to earth and eventually ensure that they burn up while re-entering the upper atmosphere and splashing down in uninhabited land or oceans. Another option is to bring the satellite into an orbit around the earth, where it would spend a lesser number of years circling the earth, than in its original orbit. What is ISRO attempting with Megha-Tropiques? In its original orbit, at an altitude of 867 km and an inclination of 20 degrees, the defunct Megha-Tropiques satellite would have circled the earth in an uncontrolled manner for more than 100 years and would have remained as space debris. Though MT1 is not designed for performing a de-orbiting and controlled re-entry, the Indian Space agency is attempting to do so, by precisely manoeuvring the satellite using its leftover onboard fuel. According to ISRO, "about 125 kg on-board fuel remained unutilised at its end-of-mission that could pose risks for accidental break-up(in space). This left-over fuel was estimated to be sufficient to achieve a fully controlled atmospheric re-entry to impact an uninhabited location in the Pacific Ocean". Given that MT1 is more than a decade old and not all of its systems would function exactly as expected, ISRO carried out further planning by involving its experts from across domains - mission, operations, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, controls, navigation, thermal, and other sub-system design teams. Also read | ISRO successfully test fires cryogenic engine that will help Chandryaan-3 begin journey to Moon Based on their calculations, ISRO zeroed into an uninhabited area in the Pacific Ocean between 5°S to 14°S latitude and 119°W to 100°W longitude, as the targeted re-entry zone for MT1. Since August 2022, 18 orbit manoeuvres were performed to progressively lower the satellite's orbit and bring it closer to earth. "The final two de-boost burns and the ground impact are expected to take place between 16:30 IST to 19:30 IST on March 7, 2023," ISRO said. The Indian space agency also added that no large fragments of the satellite are likely to survive the aerothermal heating during re-entry. Re-entry temperatures(when an object from space re-enters earth's atmosphere) could be as much as 2500 degrees Centigrade, thus burning up most objects. Why is ISRO performing this re-entry mission? International guidelines for spacefaring nations stipulate certain space debris mitigation guidelines for the safe disposal and sustainable management of defunct space assets. Though this satellite is not designed to perform such controlled de-orbit and re-entry, ISRO is undertaking the challenging experiment as there are conducive parameters to carry it out. "This satellite with sufficient left-over fuel presented a unique opportunity to test the relevant methodologies and understand the associated operational nuances of post mission disposal by direct re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere," ISRO said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Every year, hundreds of organ transplants around the world fail due to unsuccessful operations. At times, this is due to a faulty assessment of the donor organ by medical staff. To remedy this, British researchers have come up with a new Artificial Intelligence powered tool that can help boost the quality of donor organs. The new tool, which has been described by the Guardian as "pioneering," uses AI to score potential organs. The AI-based tool called OrQA or Organ Quality Assessment does this by comparing them to images of tens of thousands of other organs previously used in transplants.&nbsp;

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This too can potentially help surgeons in the UK perform an additional 300 transplants every year.

Currently, medical professionals rely on their own assessment of the feasibility of a donor organ. This assessment, at times, goes wrong. In some scenarios, wrongly picked organs mean unsuccessful operations, in others it means that useful organs get disregarded.

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Prof Hassan Ugail, director of the centre for visual computing at the University of Bradford, who along with his team is refining the AI's ability to analyse images explained, "Currently when an organ becomes available, it is assessed by a surgical team by sight."

This, as per him, "means, occasionally, organs will be deemed not suitable for transplant."

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He further elaborated that OrQA will be used to assess images of donor organs in a more effective manner than "what the human eye can see."

OrQA will do this by looking for damage and pre-existing conditions in the organs. It will also monitor how well blood has been flushed out of the donor organ. To use the tool, surgeons will just have to upload a picture of the donated organ and the tool will guide them on how best to use it.

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Every year, hundreds of organ transplants around the world fail due to unsuccessful operations. At times, this is due to a faulty assessment of the donor organ by medical staff. To remedy this, British researchers have come up with a new Artificial Intelligence powered tool that can help boost the quality of donor organs. The new tool, which has been described by the Guardian as "pioneering," uses AI to score potential organs. The AI-based tool called OrQA or Organ Quality Assessment does this by comparing them to images of tens of thousands of other organs previously used in transplants. Watch | Will the moon get its own time zone? This too can potentially help surgeons in the UK perform an additional 300 transplants every year. Currently, medical professionals rely on their own assessment of the feasibility of a donor organ. This assessment, at times, goes wrong. In some scenarios, wrongly picked organs mean unsuccessful operations, in others it means that useful organs get disregarded. Also read | Study finds 'dramatic decline in mental well-being’ of young people, especially during COVID pandemic Prof Hassan Ugail, director of the centre for visual computing at the University of Bradford, who along with his team is refining the AI's ability to analyse images explained, "Currently when an organ becomes available, it is assessed by a surgical team by sight." This, as per him, "means, occasionally, organs will be deemed not suitable for transplant." Also read | 11 minutes of daily walk could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths: Study He further elaborated that OrQA will be used to assess images of donor organs in a more effective manner than "what the human eye can see." OrQA will do this by looking for damage and pre-existing conditions in the organs. It will also monitor how well blood has been flushed out of the donor organ. To use the tool, surgeons will just have to upload a picture of the donated organ and the tool will guide them on how best to use it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Two years later and still the negative ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic just keep on coming. Now, a new study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected our physical health but also had detrimental effects on our mental health and even our relationships; this was found to be especially true for young adults. The research was based on over 400,000 participants across 64 countries. The global survey to better understand the state of mental health was commissioned by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. Its findings have been presented in the third annual mental state of the world report (MSW).

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As per the report's findings, during the pandemic there has been&nbsp;barely been any recovery in declining mental health. Rather, its "mental health quotient" found that on a 300-point scale, the score for mental health has, on average, declined by 33 points.

The decline was witnessed over the past two years, a.k.a., during the pandemic years and is yet to improve.

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As per the research, young adults are more likely to face mental health challenges.&nbsp;

"This pattern, apparent even prior to the pandemic, represents a sharp reversal of patterns documented prior to 2010, indicating a dramatic decline in mental wellbeing with each younger generation rather than an increase in wellbeing as we age."

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Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 had a lower "social self". This metric, as per the Guardian, measures how a person perceives themselves and their ability to maintain meaningful relationships. &nbsp;

Young adults were also found to have problems getting along with family members and not having close friends. In fact, it found that familial relationships worldwide are on a decline and this negatively affects a person's mental health.&nbsp;

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Two years later and still the negative ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic just keep on coming. Now, a new study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic not only affected our physical health but also had detrimental effects on our mental health and even our relationships; this was found to be especially true for young adults. The research was based on over 400,000 participants across 64 countries. The global survey to better understand the state of mental health was commissioned by a non-profit called Sapien Labs. Its findings have been presented in the third annual mental state of the world report (MSW). Watch | Your mental health can be impacted by climate-related events As per the report's findings, during the pandemic there has been barely been any recovery in declining mental health. Rather, its "mental health quotient" found that on a 300-point scale, the score for mental health has, on average, declined by 33 points. The decline was witnessed over the past two years, a.k.a., during the pandemic years and is yet to improve. Also read | Women's mental health deteriorated more in Covid pandemic: Study As per the research, young adults are more likely to face mental health challenges. "This pattern, apparent even prior to the pandemic, represents a sharp reversal of patterns documented prior to 2010, indicating a dramatic decline in mental wellbeing with each younger generation rather than an increase in wellbeing as we age." Also read | Playing piano may help deal with mental health issues, overcome depression: Study Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 had a lower "social self". This metric, as per the Guardian, measures how a person perceives themselves and their ability to maintain meaningful relationships. Young adults were also found to have problems getting along with family members and not having close friends. In fact, it found that familial relationships worldwide are on a decline and this negatively affects a person's mental health. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala has taken a revolutionary step by introducing a robot elephant to do religious rituals. This move towards holding religious events in a "cruelty-free manner" comes after years of concerns by animal activists. As per a BBC report, the mechanical robot has been donated to the Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur district by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu. The robot, which is made of an iron frame, is 11 feet tall and weighs 800 kg. The initiative is reportedly part of a pledge to stop using live animals for festivities.

Animal welfare organisations have for years flagged the "cruel" treatment temple animals face. Just last week, the Centre for Research on Animal Rights wrote to Kerala's chief minister regarding the increasing mortality of captive elephants in the state.&nbsp;

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The letter alleged that between 2018 and 2023, the mortality of the large mammal increased significantly, with over&nbsp;138 captive elephants&nbsp;dying over the period of five years.

"It's high time we made stronger and more impactful strides towards stopping such abuse and letting animals have respectful and dignified lives," said the organisation.

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Rajkumar Namboothiri, a priest at the temple while talking to Indian Express newspaper, said that they were happy with the donation.

"We hope other temples will also think about replacing elephants with robotic elephants for their rituals," he said.

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However, not everyone is happy with the step. Some people on Twitter were quick to label it an experiment with Hindu culture. Others hailed the move. As one user put it, "who says science and religion cannot come together?"

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A temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala has taken a revolutionary step by introducing a robot elephant to do religious rituals. This move towards holding religious events in a "cruelty-free manner" comes after years of concerns by animal activists. As per a BBC report, the mechanical robot has been donated to the Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur district by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and actress Parvathy Thiruvothu. The robot, which is made of an iron frame, is 11 feet tall and weighs 800 kg. The initiative is reportedly part of a pledge to stop using live animals for festivities. Animal welfare organisations have for years flagged the "cruel" treatment temple animals face. Just last week, the Centre for Research on Animal Rights wrote to Kerala's chief minister regarding the increasing mortality of captive elephants in the state. Watch | 'Toro Jubilo': Fiesta or grotesque tradition from the stone ages? The letter alleged that between 2018 and 2023, the mortality of the large mammal increased significantly, with over 138 captive elephants dying over the period of five years. "It's high time we made stronger and more impactful strides towards stopping such abuse and letting animals have respectful and dignified lives," said the organisation. Take a look at the realistic robot elephant here: Mechanical elephant Irinjadappilly Raman will be used in the temple’s rituals.#ElephantRobotRaman pic.twitter.com/lUUnFEVBaN — PETA India (@PetaIndia) February 26, 2023 × .@parvatweets has given her seal of approval, too!#ElephantRobotRaman pic.twitter.com/Ukav8anw0J — PETA India (@PetaIndia) February 26, 2023 × Also read | $120 billion wiped out in seven days of Indian stocks meltdown Rajkumar Namboothiri, a priest at the temple while talking to Indian Express newspaper, said that they were happy with the donation. "We hope other temples will also think about replacing elephants with robotic elephants for their rituals," he said. Also read | VIDEO | 19-year-old Indian dies of cardiac arrest while dancing However, not everyone is happy with the step. Some people on Twitter were quick to label it an experiment with Hindu culture. Others hailed the move. As one user put it, "who says science and religion cannot come together?" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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For the first time, the US space agency NASA will name a woman as its 'science chief.' Nicola Fox, who heads the agency's heliophysics division will be designated as the chief this week, an official familiar with the announcement said.

Fox will be named as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. She will lead NASA's&nbsp;science directorate, a unit with almost $7 billion as its annual budget, and will be looking at some of the agency's best-known programmes from the robotic hunts for past life on planet Mars to exploring distant galaxies with the James Webb Space Telescope, Reuters reported.

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Before this, Fox earlier worked as the top scientist on the Parker Solar probe mission that studies the sun in depth.&nbsp;

Bill Nelson, NASA's Administrator made the announcement in an email to the agency workers on Monday, lauded Fox's past mission on Sun to better understand the sun and how the solar wind affects satellites and planets.&nbsp;

"She has been instrumental in making this complex area accessible to the public. Her work already spans so many areas of importance to the agency."

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She will also oversee a NASA study group, formed in 2022, to help the US military detect and characterise UFOs, or what we call Unidentified Aerial Phenomena- mysterious objects that US White House and Pentagon officials claim to be a threat to the country's airspace.&nbsp;

Fox will succeed Thomas Zurbuchen, a Swiss-Amercian astrophysicist who had the directorate since 2016 until his retirement in December 2022. Since then, Sandra Connelly, formerly Zurbuchen's deputy has been leading the directorate in an acting capacity.&nbsp;

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For the first time, the US space agency NASA will name a woman as its 'science chief.' Nicola Fox, who heads the agency's heliophysics division will be designated as the chief this week, an official familiar with the announcement said.

For the first time, the US space agency NASA will name a woman as its 'science chief.' Nicola Fox, who heads the agency's heliophysics division will be designated as the chief this week, an official familiar with the announcement said. Fox will be named as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. She will lead NASA's science directorate, a unit with almost $7 billion as its annual budget, and will be looking at some of the agency's best-known programmes from the robotic hunts for past life on planet Mars to exploring distant galaxies with the James Webb Space Telescope, Reuters reported. Also read | Five months and counting...NASA images show China's Mars rover 'Zhurong' hasn't moved Before this, Fox earlier worked as the top scientist on the Parker Solar probe mission that studies the sun in depth. Bill Nelson, NASA's Administrator made the announcement in an email to the agency workers on Monday, lauded Fox's past mission on Sun to better understand the sun and how the solar wind affects satellites and planets. "She has been instrumental in making this complex area accessible to the public. Her work already spans so many areas of importance to the agency." Also read | WATCH | Giant portion of Sun 'breaks off', NASA captures moments in INCREDIBLE pics She will also oversee a NASA study group, formed in 2022, to help the US military detect and characterise UFOs, or what we call Unidentified Aerial Phenomena- mysterious objects that US White House and Pentagon officials claim to be a threat to the country's airspace. Fox will succeed Thomas Zurbuchen, a Swiss-Amercian astrophysicist who had the directorate since 2016 until his retirement in December 2022. Since then, Sandra Connelly, formerly Zurbuchen's deputy has been leading the directorate in an acting capacity. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep.

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Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep.

Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week.

Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week.

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Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural.

Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week.

These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics.

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"If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study.

"So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men.

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How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years.

How important is sleep for good health? As it turns out, a lot. A new study found that people with a good sleep schedule tend to enjoy longer lives. If you're a man, a good night's sleep will add five years to your life expectancy, while for women that number stands lower at two and a half years. If you want to reap this study's benefits, you must follow a particular sleep schedule. The study recommends five factors that may make your next round of zzzs, a quality sleep. Intrigued? Read on to know what you need to change about your sleep schedule, and what qualifies as a night of quality sleep. Watch | All about Starbucks Oleato coffee beverages Step 1. Make sure you're getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep. Step 2. This one might not be in your control, but you can't be having difficulty falling asleep more than twice a week. Step 3. Similarly, you can't have interrupted sleep for more than two days a week. Also read | Is Sea Moss the new superfood? Here are 12 amazing health benefits you should know Step 4. Your sleep should not depend on sleep medication. It has to be natural. Step 5. It's not quality sleep if you're not feeling rested even after sleeping an appropriate number of hours at least five days a week. These factors are not just a shot in the dark. Researchers spent more than four years analysing the data of over 172,000 people who answered sleep questionnaires. The study was conducted as part of the National Health Interview Survey, an annual survey done by the CDC and the National Center for Health Statistics. Also read | What's a good way to gain weight if you're too skinny? Here are some healthy tips "If people have all these ideal sleep behaviours, they are more likely to live longer," says Dr Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School, and co-author of the study. "So if we can improve sleep overall, and identifying sleep disorders is especially important, we may be able to prevent some of this premature mortality," he added. As per Qian, there needs to be additional research done on why quality sleep correlates to a higher life expectancy in men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021,&nbsp;has detected evidence of six massive ancient galaxies, which astronomers are calling 'universe breakers,' which can possibly change the existing theories of cosmology.

These objects possibly date to a time when the universe was just three per cent of its current age and are far larger than what was presumed possible for galaxies so early after the big bang, Guardian reported.

If confirmed, these findings would call into question scientists' understanding of how the galaxies were formed.&nbsp;

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Jeo Leja, an astrophysicist at Penn State Univeristy said, "these objects are way more massive than anyone expected." "We expected only to find tiny, young, baby galaxies at this point in time, but we’ve discovered galaxies as mature as our own in what was previously understood to be the dawn of the universe."

The observation comes from the first dataset released from NASA's James Webb space telescope, which is equipped with an infrared-sensing instrument that is capable of detecting light emitted by most of the ancient stars and galaxies.&nbsp;

Dr Erica Nelson from the Univeristy of Colorado Boulder spotted a series of 'fuzzy dots' that appeared unusually bright and red.&nbsp;

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Redness in astronomy is a proxy for age, which happens as light travels across the expanding universe it is stretched out or red-shifted.&nbsp;

Experts believe that these galaxies appeared to be roughly 13.5 billion years old and about 500-700 million years after the big bang.&nbsp;

This observation is not the oldest galaxies spotted.&nbsp;

Last year, scientists spotted four galaxies that date to about 350 million years after the big bang.&nbsp;

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The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, has detected evidence of six massive ancient galaxies, which astronomers are calling 'universe breakers,' which can possibly change the existing theories of cosmology.

The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, has detected evidence of six massive ancient galaxies, which astronomers are calling 'universe breakers,' which can possibly change the existing theories of cosmology. These objects possibly date to a time when the universe was just three per cent of its current age and are far larger than what was presumed possible for galaxies so early after the big bang, Guardian reported. If confirmed, these findings would call into question scientists' understanding of how the galaxies were formed. Also read | Scientists find elusive 'black galaxy' which may reveal the secrets of universe Jeo Leja, an astrophysicist at Penn State Univeristy said, "these objects are way more massive than anyone expected." "We expected only to find tiny, young, baby galaxies at this point in time, but we’ve discovered galaxies as mature as our own in what was previously understood to be the dawn of the universe." The observation comes from the first dataset released from NASA's James Webb space telescope, which is equipped with an infrared-sensing instrument that is capable of detecting light emitted by most of the ancient stars and galaxies. Dr Erica Nelson from the Univeristy of Colorado Boulder spotted a series of 'fuzzy dots' that appeared unusually bright and red. Also read | UK-based OneWeb's 36 satellites ready for launch from India by heaviest rocket LVM3 Redness in astronomy is a proxy for age, which happens as light travels across the expanding universe it is stretched out or red-shifted. Experts believe that these galaxies appeared to be roughly 13.5 billion years old and about 500-700 million years after the big bang. This observation is not the oldest galaxies spotted. Last year, scientists spotted four galaxies that date to about 350 million years after the big bang. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Universe breakers': James Webb telescope spots evidence of six ancient galaxies

Researchers are fitting location-tracking collars on species like raccoons and opossums that the predatory snakes prey on in order to more effectively locate, trap, and eradicate invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

Burmese python populations have increased recently in south Florida as a result of many snake owners releasing their pets into the wild as they become too large&nbsp;to manage.

The small animal population takes the brunt of the huge snake's appetite because those pythons in particular may grow up to&nbsp;20 feet or longer.

Researchers at Southern Illinois University, Crocodile Lake, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences did not plan on capturing the pythons in Florida when they filed their initial funding proposals.

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The purpose of the study was to investigate, using GPS collars, how additional food sources, such as abandoned garbage dumps and feeding stations for feral cats, may affect the movement and behaviour&nbsp;of small and medium-sized mammals.

But in September 2022, they noticed unusual behavior coming from a possum's GPS collar, and they later discovered that a 112-foot 62-pound Burmese python had devoured the possum.&nbsp;The researchers used the signal from the collar to successfully catch the snake, which was underground.

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“We always knew it was a possibility and that it had the potential to be flashy and scale up as a means of python removal from the environment,” said Michael Cove, a research curator at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences who spoke to the Guardian.&nbsp;

A few months after their initial capture, the crew successfully captured a 77-pound female python that had preyed on a raccoon The snake was eventually euthanised.&nbsp; And yet, obstacles encountered along the route have helped researchers identify improvements to make to their future plans to broaden the capture technique.

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Researchers are fitting location-tracking collars on species like raccoons and opossums that the predatory snakes prey on in order to more effectively locate, trap, and eradicate invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades, as reported by the Guardian.

Researchers are fitting location-tracking collars on species like raccoons and opossums that the predatory snakes prey on in order to more effectively locate, trap, and eradicate invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades, as reported by the Guardian. Burmese python populations have increased recently in south Florida as a result of many snake owners releasing their pets into the wild as they become too large to manage. The small animal population takes the brunt of the huge snake's appetite because those pythons in particular may grow up to 20 feet or longer. Researchers at Southern Illinois University, Crocodile Lake, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences did not plan on capturing the pythons in Florida when they filed their initial funding proposals. ALSO READ | What was once thought to be a textile tool may be a 2,000-year-old Roman 'sex toy' The purpose of the study was to investigate, using GPS collars, how additional food sources, such as abandoned garbage dumps and feeding stations for feral cats, may affect the movement and behaviour of small and medium-sized mammals. But in September 2022, they noticed unusual behavior coming from a possum's GPS collar, and they later discovered that a 112-foot 62-pound Burmese python had devoured the possum. The researchers used the signal from the collar to successfully catch the snake, which was underground. ALSO READ | Duesseldorf patient cured of HIV; third person in four decades to recover from the disease “We always knew it was a possibility and that it had the potential to be flashy and scale up as a means of python removal from the environment,” said Michael Cove, a research curator at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences who spoke to the Guardian. A few months after their initial capture, the crew successfully captured a 77-pound female python that had preyed on a raccoon The snake was eventually euthanised. And yet, obstacles encountered along the route have helped researchers identify improvements to make to their future plans to broaden the capture technique. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Researchers in Florida track down invasive pythons by strapping their prey with GPS collars

In a major breakthrough, scientists revealed the possible reason for the death of a lone giant dinosaur that lived almost 150 million years ago.&nbsp;MOR 7029, popularly known as Dolly, was part of the family of long-necked and plant-eating&nbsp;dinosaurs. Scientists claimed that Dolly used to live during the Late Jurassic period in the region which is now known as southwest Montana. The study suggests that it was a respiratory infection and must have been caused by a fungus which could have led to coughing&nbsp;and breathing issues.

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The study led by Dr Cary Woodruff from the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum suggested that Dolly likely died due to an infection that caused her to exhibit flu-like symptoms.

In a tweet, the scientist said," NEW PAPER DAY! After A LONG TIME in the works, I want to share with you all the VERY 1ST CASE of an avian-style RESPIRATORY INFECTION in a non-avian DINOSAUR! You heard me right readers – AND IT’S IN A #SAUROPOD"

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Referring to symptoms, Woodruff said, "Given the likely symptoms this animal suffered from, holding these infected bones in your hands, you can’t help but feel sorry for Dolly. We’ve all experienced these same symptoms – coughing, trouble breathing, a fever, etc. – and here’s a 150-million-year-old dinosaur that likely felt as miserable as we all do when we’re sick."

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Sauropods are generally up to 110 feet long and weigh more than 90 tonnes, but the situation was not the same in Dolly's case. She weighed about 20 tonnes and was only 40 feet long, and bony growth in her vertebra was an indication of a possible infection.&nbsp;

Dolly's infection, a symptomatic of pneumonia, has since then been compared to an illness that is found in both birds and reptiles. It is called aspergillosis and can spread to animals' bones.

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In a major breakthrough, scientists revealed the possible reason for the death of a lone giant dinosaur that lived almost 150 million years ago. MOR 7029, popularly known as Dolly, was part of the family of long-necked and plant-eating dinosaurs.

In a major breakthrough, scientists revealed the possible reason for the death of a lone giant dinosaur that lived almost 150 million years ago. MOR 7029, popularly known as Dolly, was part of the family of long-necked and plant-eating dinosaurs. Scientists claimed that Dolly used to live during the Late Jurassic period in the region which is now known as southwest Montana. The study suggests that it was a respiratory infection and must have been caused by a fungus which could have led to coughing and breathing issues. Also read | India: Scientists discover dinosaur nests, 265 fossilised eggs in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmada Valley The study led by Dr Cary Woodruff from the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum suggested that Dolly likely died due to an infection that caused her to exhibit flu-like symptoms. In a tweet, the scientist said," NEW PAPER DAY! After A LONG TIME in the works, I want to share with you all the VERY 1ST CASE of an avian-style RESPIRATORY INFECTION in a non-avian DINOSAUR! You heard me right readers – AND IT’S IN A #SAUROPOD" NEW PAPER DAY! After A LONG TIME in the works, I want to share with you all the VERY 1ST CASE of an avian-style RESPIRATORY INFECTION in a non-avian DINOSAUR! You heard me right readers – AND IT’S IN A #SAUROPOD! (Ewan Wolff, Matt Wedel, Sophie Dennison, & @WitmerLab) pic.twitter.com/bfKuWZs1Uf — Cary Woodruff (@DoubleBeam) February 10, 2022 Referring to symptoms, Woodruff said, "Given the likely symptoms this animal suffered from, holding these infected bones in your hands, you can’t help but feel sorry for Dolly. We’ve all experienced these same symptoms – coughing, trouble breathing, a fever, etc. – and here’s a 150-million-year-old dinosaur that likely felt as miserable as we all do when we’re sick." Also read | 'Super exciting' find: Researchers discover four species of dinosaurs, including a potentially new one Sauropods are generally up to 110 feet long and weigh more than 90 tonnes, but the situation was not the same in Dolly's case. She weighed about 20 tonnes and was only 40 feet long, and bony growth in her vertebra was an indication of a possible infection. Dolly's infection, a symptomatic of pneumonia, has since then been compared to an illness that is found in both birds and reptiles. It is called aspergillosis and can spread to animals' bones. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Scientists reveal the cause of death of 'Dolly,' a Sauropod that lived over 150 million years ago

The United States has registered a significant rise in the use of Plan B emergency contraception, also known as the “morning-after” pill over the past five years while demand for other forms of contraception like birth control pills and condoms has reduced, according to an analysis of market research data by the Financial Times.&nbsp;

Over 15 million units of Plan B medication were sold last year, according to a Financial Times research, an increase of roughly 59 per cent&nbsp;from 2018. According to Symphony Health, a data supplier, during that time period, sale of condoms decreased by around 18 per cent while new prescriptions for oral contraceptive pills decreased by almost 15 per cent.

The data, which are estimates based on commercial insurance claims, retail sales, and other parameters,&nbsp;were cited by health experts as showing significant changes in how Americans access reproductive health services in light of the growing restrictions on abortion rights, following the Supreme Court's decision of overturning Roe v. Wade last year.

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In addition, there has been a drop in in-person doctor visits as a result of greater over-the-counter availability to Plan B emergency contraception at pharmacies.

<h2>What is the Plan B, single-dose medication?</h2>

With the help of the hormone levonorgestrel, the single-dose drug Plan B delays ovulation. It works best when taken three days after unprotected intercourse and can reduce the likelihood of becoming pregnant by 75 per cent&nbsp;to 89 per cent.&nbsp;According to a healthcare provider, Planned Parenthood, who spoke to the Finacial Times,&nbsp;it is less effective than typical birth control pills, which when taken correctly may be up to 98 per cent&nbsp;effective.

Plan B is not recommended for normal contraception, although the US Food and Drug Administration has not said that there are any additional health concerns connected with using the drug than there are with taking conventional birth control tablets.

Rising dependence on emergency contraception rather than more conventional methods, particularly among young individuals, according to many health experts, should be combated by boosting education and outreach efforts as well as eliminating barriers to all types of birth control. They note the rising prevalence of STDs in the US and claim that Plan B is less effective than other methods of birth control.

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Yet, they contend that at a time when abortion facilities are expanding, requests from some conservative groups to restrict access to Plan B should be rejected.

“The answer is not to restrict Plan B but to open up the doors to other types of contraception and make it easier for people to access information,” said Dr Kate White, a gynecologist and associate professor at Boston University Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine, who spoke to the Financial Times.&nbsp;

Young people are no longer willing to habitually trust medical advice, according to White, especially when friends or family have had negative experiences with intrauterine device discomfort or adverse effects from contraceptive pills, she said.

<h2>Where do other methods of contraception stand?</h2>

Standard birth control pills and IUDs, which are small devices placed into a woman's uterus to prevent conception, are only accessible in the US with a prescription, usually following a doctor's visit. Plan B, on the other hand, may normally be purchased over the counter for between $40 and $50, as reported by the Financial Times.&nbsp;

Fewer women are obtaining yearly gynaecological check-ups,&nbsp;which is another factor contributing to the rising dependence on Plan B.

According to Symphony Health statistics, the number of women with commercial insurance who saw a gynaecologist for a preventative yearly appointment last year decreased to 3.7 million in the 11 months leading up to the end of November from 5.9 million for the entire year.

COVID-19 and updated cervical cancer screening recommendations that increased the suggested age to begin Pap tests.

Plan B, which was approved for over-the-counter access in 2013, has experienced a massive increase in public awareness as a result of the Supreme Court decision last year, which prompted a rush of Republican-led states to restrict abortion access.&nbsp;

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The United States has registered a significant rise in the use of Plan B emergency contraception, also known as the “morning-after” pill over the past five years while demand for other forms of contraception like birth control pills and condoms has reduced, according to an analysis of market research data by the Financial Times.

The United States has registered a significant rise in the use of Plan B emergency contraception, also known as the “morning-after” pill over the past five years while demand for other forms of contraception like birth control pills and condoms has reduced, according to an analysis of market research data by the Financial Times. Over 15 million units of Plan B medication were sold last year, according to a Financial Times research, an increase of roughly 59 per cent from 2018. According to Symphony Health, a data supplier, during that time period, sale of condoms decreased by around 18 per cent while new prescriptions for oral contraceptive pills decreased by almost 15 per cent. The data, which are estimates based on commercial insurance claims, retail sales, and other parameters, were cited by health experts as showing significant changes in how Americans access reproductive health services in light of the growing restrictions on abortion rights, following the Supreme Court's decision of overturning Roe v. Wade last year. ALSO READ | The quest for male birth control: from vasectomy to condoms to ‘the pill’ In addition, there has been a drop in in-person doctor visits as a result of greater over-the-counter availability to Plan B emergency contraception at pharmacies. What is the Plan B, single-dose medication? With the help of the hormone levonorgestrel, the single-dose drug Plan B delays ovulation. It works best when taken three days after unprotected intercourse and can reduce the likelihood of becoming pregnant by 75 per cent to 89 per cent. According to a healthcare provider, Planned Parenthood, who spoke to the Finacial Times, it is less effective than typical birth control pills, which when taken correctly may be up to 98 per cent effective. Plan B is not recommended for normal contraception, although the US Food and Drug Administration has not said that there are any additional health concerns connected with using the drug than there are with taking conventional birth control tablets. Rising dependence on emergency contraception rather than more conventional methods, particularly among young individuals, according to many health experts, should be combated by boosting education and outreach efforts as well as eliminating barriers to all types of birth control. They note the rising prevalence of STDs in the US and claim that Plan B is less effective than other methods of birth control. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Male contraceptive pill gets closer to reality Yet, they contend that at a time when abortion facilities are expanding, requests from some conservative groups to restrict access to Plan B should be rejected. “The answer is not to restrict Plan B but to open up the doors to other types of contraception and make it easier for people to access information,” said Dr Kate White, a gynecologist and associate professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, who spoke to the Financial Times. Young people are no longer willing to habitually trust medical advice, according to White, especially when friends or family have had negative experiences with intrauterine device discomfort or adverse effects from contraceptive pills, she said. Where do other methods of contraception stand? Standard birth control pills and IUDs, which are small devices placed into a woman's uterus to prevent conception, are only accessible in the US with a prescription, usually following a doctor's visit. Plan B, on the other hand, may normally be purchased over the counter for between $40 and $50, as reported by the Financial Times. Fewer women are obtaining yearly gynaecological check-ups, which is another factor contributing to the rising dependence on Plan B. According to Symphony Health statistics, the number of women with commercial insurance who saw a gynaecologist for a preventative yearly appointment last year decreased to 3.7 million in the 11 months leading up to the end of November from 5.9 million for the entire year. COVID-19 and updated cervical cancer screening recommendations that increased the suggested age to begin Pap tests. Plan B, which was approved for over-the-counter access in 2013, has experienced a massive increase in public awareness as a result of the Supreme Court decision last year, which prompted a rush of Republican-led states to restrict abortion access. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Stealing artists' work, helping students cheat on tests and now this. Scientists have warned that Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to be misused to design highly toxic biological and chemical weapons.

Four researchers involved in AI-based drug discovery have warned that AI technology could be easily manipulated to come up with toxic nerve agents, which could then be used for biological or chemical warfare.

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The researchers were tasked by the Swiss Federal Institute for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection to see whether AI could be manipulated towards nefarious motives. They successfully generated not one or two but 40,000 potentially toxic drugs in just six hours.

Fabio Urbina, one of the researchers, and the lead author of a paper detailing these findings told 'The Verge' a technology magazine that all they had to do was 'flip the switch' and say "instead of going away from toxicity, what if we go towards toxicity?".

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The findings have been shared in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence.

As per Urbina, the concern isn't that the AI came up with these "molecules, a lot of which look like chemical warfare agents,"&nbsp;but "how easy it was."

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"A lot of the things we used are out there for free. You can download a toxicity dataset from anywhere," he added.

Reportedly, some of the AI-produced molecules were even "more toxic than VX" — a toxic nerve agent developed by the UK’s Defense Science and Technology Lab in the 1950s. VX is a toxic agent which kills its victims through muscle paralysis.

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Stealing artists' work, helping students cheat on tests and now this. Scientists have warned that Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to be misused to design highly toxic biological and chemical weapons.

Stealing artists' work, helping students cheat on tests and now this. Scientists have warned that Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to be misused to design highly toxic biological and chemical weapons. Four researchers involved in AI-based drug discovery have warned that AI technology could be easily manipulated to come up with toxic nerve agents, which could then be used for biological or chemical warfare. Watch | Gravitas: Google parent's stocks plummet due to AI bot's mistake The researchers were tasked by the Swiss Federal Institute for Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection to see whether AI could be manipulated towards nefarious motives. They successfully generated not one or two but 40,000 potentially toxic drugs in just six hours. Fabio Urbina, one of the researchers, and the lead author of a paper detailing these findings told 'The Verge' a technology magazine that all they had to do was 'flip the switch' and say "instead of going away from toxicity, what if we go towards toxicity?". Also read | Wait, what? Zombie fungus portrayed in show 'Last of Us' could become a reality? The findings have been shared in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence. As per Urbina, the concern isn't that the AI came up with these "molecules, a lot of which look like chemical warfare agents," but "how easy it was." Also read | Artist uses AI to 'reimagine' portraits of ancient Indian rulers "A lot of the things we used are out there for free. You can download a toxicity dataset from anywhere," he added. Reportedly, some of the AI-produced molecules were even "more toxic than VX" — a toxic nerve agent developed by the UK’s Defense Science and Technology Lab in the 1950s. VX is a toxic agent which kills its victims through muscle paralysis. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons

In recent days, ChatGPT has been everywhere. People have used it to write valentine's day poems for their beaus, used it for their assignments, scholarly papers and in a very surprising twist, even used it to come up with potential bio-weapons. But amid all the fuss around this Artificial Intelligence powered chat, a section of the internet has also pointed to a bias this alleged "woke" chatbot holds. Several users have taken to social media sites to shine the spotlight on what Daily Mail calls ChatGPT's "distinctly liberal viewpoint." Apparently, the chatbot would rather let millions die due to a nuclear attack than use a racial slur. This doesn't seem like a bad thing, but as per tech genius, Twitter CEO Elon Musk, this is concerning. Confused? Here's what happened.

A Twitter user, Aaron Sibarium, who is a reporter, and a podcaster, posed to the chatbot a moral dilemma. He painted a scenario where a person held in their hand the power to save millions from a nuclear attack but to do this; they have to use a racial slur.

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Sibarium asked ChatGPT if the password which disarms the atomic bomb is a racial slur, and if its use would save millions,&nbsp;is it okay to speak the racial slur?

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The AI's answer to that moral dilemma in no uncertain terms was a loud "no." It said that "it is never morally acceptable to use a racial slur, even like the one described."

It further says, "the scenario presents a difficult dilemma, but it is important to consider the long-term impact of our actions and to seek alternative solutions that do not involve the use of racist language."

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Netizens say that this reply is problematic. Soon, many others jumped the wagon and showed instances where the chatbot would praise left-leaning politicians like Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, but would refuse to do the same for right winger Donald Trump. It also refused to crack jokes on women, saying "such jokes can cause harm and are not in line with OpenAI's values of inclusiveness and respect for all individuals. It's always best to treat others with kindness and respect."

As per Rehan Haque, CEO of metatalent.ai this does not signify a bias but is rather an effort to avoid offensive answers which have previously landed other chatbots like the one developed by Microsoft. The chatbot called Tay was taken down in 2016 after trolls persuaded it to make statements such as, "Hitler was right, I hate the Jews", and "I hate feminists and they should all die and burn in hell."

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In recent days, ChatGPT has been everywhere. People have used it to write valentine's day poems for their beaus, used it for their assignments, scholarly papers and in a very surprising twist, even used it to come up with potential bio-weapons.

In recent days, ChatGPT has been everywhere. People have used it to write valentine's day poems for their beaus, used it for their assignments, scholarly papers and in a very surprising twist, even used it to come up with potential bio-weapons. But amid all the fuss around this Artificial Intelligence powered chat, a section of the internet has also pointed to a bias this alleged "woke" chatbot holds. Several users have taken to social media sites to shine the spotlight on what Daily Mail calls ChatGPT's "distinctly liberal viewpoint." Apparently, the chatbot would rather let millions die due to a nuclear attack than use a racial slur. This doesn't seem like a bad thing, but as per tech genius, Twitter CEO Elon Musk, this is concerning. Confused? Here's what happened. A Twitter user, Aaron Sibarium, who is a reporter, and a podcaster, posed to the chatbot a moral dilemma. He painted a scenario where a person held in their hand the power to save millions from a nuclear attack but to do this; they have to use a racial slur. Watch | Gravitas: Google parent's stocks plummet due to AI bot's mistake Sibarium asked ChatGPT if the password which disarms the atomic bomb is a racial slur, and if its use would save millions, is it okay to speak the racial slur? Also read | AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons The AI's answer to that moral dilemma in no uncertain terms was a loud "no." It said that "it is never morally acceptable to use a racial slur, even like the one described." It further says, "the scenario presents a difficult dilemma, but it is important to consider the long-term impact of our actions and to seek alternative solutions that do not involve the use of racist language." Also read | Artist uses AI to 'reimagine' portraits of ancient Indian rulers Netizens say that this reply is problematic. Soon, many others jumped the wagon and showed instances where the chatbot would praise left-leaning politicians like Joe Biden or Kamala Harris, but would refuse to do the same for right winger Donald Trump. It also refused to crack jokes on women, saying "such jokes can cause harm and are not in line with OpenAI's values of inclusiveness and respect for all individuals. It's always best to treat others with kindness and respect." As per Rehan Haque, CEO of metatalent.ai this does not signify a bias but is rather an effort to avoid offensive answers which have previously landed other chatbots like the one developed by Microsoft. The chatbot called Tay was taken down in 2016 after trolls persuaded it to make statements such as, "Hitler was right, I hate the Jews", and "I hate feminists and they should all die and burn in hell." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On the occasion of Valentine's day, let us tell you about a groundbreaking male contraceptive pill that in preclinical models proved its might and successfully stopped sperm in its track. While it may not seem like such a big deal to many of us, it, in fact, is. This study goes a long way to prove that on-demand male contraceptives are possible. The discovery has been touted as a "game-changer" for contraceptives. The results of the study have been published in the journal Nature Communications today (February 14th).

In a report published on the Weill Cornell Medicine, the study’s co-senior authors Dr Jochen Buck and Dr Lonny Levin, who are both professors of pharmacology at the institute, say that this discovery is a game-changer.&nbsp;

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They say that currently vasectomies and condoms, which by the way have existed for over 2000 years, are the only methods of contraception for men.&nbsp;While in the past&nbsp;there has been research on oral contraceptives for men, it has been to no end. Levin credits this partly to the demand for these potential contraceptives to "clear a much higher bar for safety and side effects."&nbsp;

In his opinion, this is due to the fact that " men don't bear the risks associated with carrying a pregnancy." Due to this, he says that the "field assumes men will have a low tolerance for potential contraceptive side effects."

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The next step would be preclinical experiments, which could lay the groundwork for human clinical trials, which Levin hopes would end with men being able to walk into pharmacies and ask for a "male pill".

The drug, when tested on lab mice, showed the capability to inactivate sperm for up to two and a half hours. Its effects were also found to persist in the female&nbsp;reproductive tract. While after a period of three hours, "some sperm begin regaining motility; by 24 hours, nearly all sperm have recovered normal movement."

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It did not impact the mice's mating behaviour at all. These observations are based on 52 different mating attempts. Another group of subjects who were dosed with an inactive control substance impregnated their mates in almost one-third of matings.

According to Dr Melanie Balbach, a postdoctoral associate who worked with the two authors, the contraceptive starts working within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion. In comparison, she claimed that "every other experimental hormonal or nonhormonal male contraceptive takes weeks to bring sperm count down or render them unable to fertilize eggs". It also wears off within hours, while the other drugs took weeks.

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On the occasion of Valentine's day, let us tell you about a groundbreaking male contraceptive pill that in preclinical models proved its might and successfully stopped sperm in its track.

On the occasion of Valentine's day, let us tell you about a groundbreaking male contraceptive pill that in preclinical models proved its might and successfully stopped sperm in its track. While it may not seem like such a big deal to many of us, it, in fact, is. This study goes a long way to prove that on-demand male contraceptives are possible. The discovery has been touted as a "game-changer" for contraceptives. The results of the study have been published in the journal Nature Communications today (February 14th). In a report published on the Weill Cornell Medicine, the study’s co-senior authors Dr Jochen Buck and Dr Lonny Levin, who are both professors of pharmacology at the institute, say that this discovery is a game-changer. Watch | China trains six squirrels to search for drugs They say that currently vasectomies and condoms, which by the way have existed for over 2000 years, are the only methods of contraception for men. While in the past there has been research on oral contraceptives for men, it has been to no end. Levin credits this partly to the demand for these potential contraceptives to "clear a much higher bar for safety and side effects." In his opinion, this is due to the fact that " men don't bear the risks associated with carrying a pregnancy." Due to this, he says that the "field assumes men will have a low tolerance for potential contraceptive side effects." Also read | AI comes up with 40,000 toxic chemicals in 6 hours; scientists warn could be used to make biological weapons The next step would be preclinical experiments, which could lay the groundwork for human clinical trials, which Levin hopes would end with men being able to walk into pharmacies and ask for a "male pill". The drug, when tested on lab mice, showed the capability to inactivate sperm for up to two and a half hours. Its effects were also found to persist in the female reproductive tract. While after a period of three hours, "some sperm begin regaining motility; by 24 hours, nearly all sperm have recovered normal movement." Also read | Scientists discover fossil of giant 150kg penguin that walked the Earth 57 million years ago It did not impact the mice's mating behaviour at all. These observations are based on 52 different mating attempts. Another group of subjects who were dosed with an inactive control substance impregnated their mates in almost one-third of matings. According to Dr Melanie Balbach, a postdoctoral associate who worked with the two authors, the contraceptive starts working within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion. In comparison, she claimed that "every other experimental hormonal or nonhormonal male contraceptive takes weeks to bring sperm count down or render them unable to fertilize eggs". It also wears off within hours, while the other drugs took weeks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The little tuxedo-wearing penguins of today were once huge. Don't believe us? Well, a new study has revealed this amazing bit of information. The flightless bird that today, on average, weighs 22 to 45 kilogrammes, was once a whopping 154 to 159 kg; this makes it thrice the weight of the Emperor Penguin, the largest member of the species today. The now-extinct penguin species, called Kumimanu fordycei or K fordycei, inhabited New Zealand about 57 million years ago, which means they existed a few years after dinosaurs were wiped off the face of this planet. The findings by the international team of researchers have been published in the Journal of Paleontology.&nbsp;

The fossil of this penguin and another species were discovered a few years back, between 2016 and 2017. They were among the 57 million-year-old beach boulders in North Otago, on New Zealand's South Island.

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Based on fossils discovered in New Zealand, researchers also reported one more species of Penguins. This one is called Petradyptes stonehousei and as per estimates would've weighed around 50 kilogrammes.

Dr Daniel Field at Cambridge's Department of Earth Sciences, who co-authored the paper, while talking about the discovery, said, "many early fossil penguins attained enormous sizes, easily dwarfing the largest penguins alive today."

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The Kumimanu fordycei fossil that researchers have discovered is incomplete and as per Field, this and its sheer size, "makes it one of the most intriguing fossil birds ever found."

Researchers are yet to discover the bones of the bird's legs, but they estimate that it would've been roughly around five feet and four inches (5'4").

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He said that the penguin "at approximately 350 pounds, it would have weighed more than Shaquille O'Neal at the peak of his dominance," would have been an "utterly astonishing sight on the beaches of New Zealand 57 million years ago".

Both the penguins reportedly lived around the same time and had primitive features such as slender flipper bones and muscle attachment points that apparently resemble those of flying birds.

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The little tuxedo-wearing penguins of today were once huge. Don't believe us? Well, a new study has revealed this amazing bit of information. The flightless bird that today, on average, weighs 22 to 45 kilogrammes, was once a whopping 154 to 159 kg; this makes it thrice the weight of the Emperor Penguin, the largest member of the species today. The now-extinct penguin species, called Kumimanu fordycei or K fordycei, inhabited New Zealand about 57 million years ago, which means they existed a few years after dinosaurs were wiped off the face of this planet. The findings by the international team of researchers have been published in the Journal of Paleontology. The fossil of this penguin and another species were discovered a few years back, between 2016 and 2017. They were among the 57 million-year-old beach boulders in North Otago, on New Zealand's South Island. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Group of scientists discovers 'an oasis of life' in Maldives Based on fossils discovered in New Zealand, researchers also reported one more species of Penguins. This one is called Petradyptes stonehousei and as per estimates would've weighed around 50 kilogrammes. Dr Daniel Field at Cambridge's Department of Earth Sciences, who co-authored the paper, while talking about the discovery, said, "many early fossil penguins attained enormous sizes, easily dwarfing the largest penguins alive today." Also read | France's lynx population 'desperately' needs help to survive: Report The Kumimanu fordycei fossil that researchers have discovered is incomplete and as per Field, this and its sheer size, "makes it one of the most intriguing fossil birds ever found." Researchers are yet to discover the bones of the bird's legs, but they estimate that it would've been roughly around five feet and four inches (5'4"). Also read | Wait, what? Zombie fungus portrayed in show 'Last of Us' could become a reality? He said that the penguin "at approximately 350 pounds, it would have weighed more than Shaquille O'Neal at the peak of his dominance," would have been an "utterly astonishing sight on the beaches of New Zealand 57 million years ago". Both the penguins reportedly lived around the same time and had primitive features such as slender flipper bones and muscle attachment points that apparently resemble those of flying birds. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India's dependence on the import of EV batteries, laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices would be significantly reduced since the discovery of a 5.9 million tonnes lithium reserve in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi District. The reserve can help meet India's expanding EV industry's lithium demand.&nbsp;Since the commercialisation of lithium-ion batteries in the 1990s, significant technological advancements have put lithium at the forefront, according to Austrade, The Australian Trade and Investment Commission.&nbsp;Australian government's trade, investment and education promotion agency.&nbsp;It is the driving force behind the revolution in smartphones, tablets, and other smart devices.

<h2>What is lithium used for?</h2>

Lithium is an extremely reactive, alkaline, and light metal. It is mostly employed in the manufacturing&nbsp;of ceramics and glassware, greases, medicinal compounds, air conditioners, and aluminium, among other things. Due to its maximum energy storage capacity per kilogramme,&nbsp;It is an ideal option for electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla due to its enormous energy storage capacity and incredibly low weight.

<h2>India's 'white gold'</h2>

The Geological Survey of India, which also evaluates India's mineral resources, discovered 5.9 million tonnes of lithium resources - a first for the nation - in the Salal-Haimana region of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, according to a report released on February 9 by the Indian Ministry of Mines. During the 62nd Central Geological Programming Board meeting that day, the Ministry of Mines presented a report on this, 15 additional resource-bearing geological reports, and 35 geological memoranda to the relevant state governments.

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“For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir,” the news agency&nbsp;PTI&nbsp;quoted mines secretary Vivek Bharadwaj as saying.

The soft, shining grey metal is one that is crucial in the modern world. Among other things, it's utilised to construct the essential batteries for electric vehicles. Hence, "white gold" was given. If India had its own lithium reserves, it wouldn't need to rely as heavily on imports as it does now to meet its demands. Given the push for electric vehicles, India's needs for lithium are also probably going to increase, said Bharadwaj.&nbsp;

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Reserves of ithium are also rare. According to Rishabh Jain, senior programme director for the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water, who spoke to the Wire,&nbsp;there are 98 million tonnes of lithium in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;India has now discovered around 5.5 per cent of these resources.

<h2>India's Lithium reserve vs Lithium reserves in other countries</h2>

The lithium deposit in Jammu and Kashmir may contain a significant amount of lithium, however it is currently insufficient to compare to the top lithium reserves in the world. Australia has 6.3 million tonnes of lithium, Bolivia has 21 million tonnes, and Argentina has 17 million tonnes, as reported by the Mint.&nbsp;China, however, is the source of 4.5 million tonnes of the light metal. In 2020, China will be the third-largest provider of lithium in the world, owning a total of 7.9% of the world's lithium reserves.

Since South America is a particularly rich supply of the metal, the three nations of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina are collectively referred to as the "Lithium Triangle."

A US-based committee claims that between 2018 and 2020, China spent $16 billion on mining operations abroad to explore for lithium. It also made investments in the "lithium triangle" region of South America.

Furthermore, China is the world's leader in the manufacture of electric vehicles. According to a research by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, mostly because of its early investment in Australia's main mining output activities.

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Beijing currently has 55% of the chemical lithium supply needed for battery-powered electric vehicles. It is currently increasing its power in the lithium triangle as well. The principal owner of the Cauchar-Olaroz facility in Argentina, thought to be one of the world's top lithium producing mines, is China's Ganfeng Lithium.

Additionally, it is one of the largest EV battery suppliers to India. Given India's fraught relationship with the dragon over territorial disputes, this is a matter of concern.

Owning more of these lithium sources and strengthening India's position in foreign lithium mines are crucial if India is to become self-sufficient in the field of EV production and stop depending on China for EV battery supplies.

<h2>Amount of lithium in&nbsp;EV batteries</h2>

EV batteries contain a few grammes of lithium, which is best described as being comparable to half a teaspoon of sugar. 5,000 battery cells and 10 kg of lithium are both potential requirements for an EV. 90 electric cars' worth of demand can be supplied by one tonne of lithium, as reported by Money Control.&nbsp;

These batteries are lithium-ion and contain numerous distinct cells. One million electric automobiles require around 60,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, stated in a recent tweet that 30 million electric cars must be created by 2027, which would require 1.8 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. This would require a 473 percent increase in output of lithium carbon equivalent to 1.8 million tonnes from levels in 2019.

By 2030, Tesla itself plans to boost its capacity for producing batteries by at least 50 times, to three terawatt hours. This would take $7 billion (Rs 51,025 crore) in investments, but that amount is significantly less when taking batteries and auto production into account.

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are favoured and accounted for 54 per cent&nbsp;of the metal's demand in 2019. In addition to having a higher energy density and a longer life cycle with less maintenance, they are scalable.

<h2>Game changer for India</h2>

India, which has mostly relied on imports for the mineral, now has hope with the finding of a large reserve. The fact that the majority of the global reserve is located in regions with severe water stress makes this discovery even more important. India is a potential replacement because the mineral requires a large amount of water for extraction and the majority of the reserves are in nations with water shortages.

EVs aren't the only thing that use lithium; it's also used in the medical field, in electronics that run our phones, in solar panels, and in other renewable technologies essential for the switch to clean energy. The discovery might mark the start of a new era for the entire world as well as India.

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India's dependence on the import of EV batteries, laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices would be significantly reduced since the discovery of a 5.9 million tonnes lithium reserve in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi District. The reserve can help meet India's expanding EV industry's lithium demand. Since the commercialisation of lithium-ion batteries in the 1990s, significant technological advancements have put lithium at the forefront, according to Austrade, The Australian Trade and Investment Commission. Australian government's trade, investment and education promotion agency. It is the driving force behind the revolution in smartphones, tablets, and other smart devices. What is lithium used for? Lithium is an extremely reactive, alkaline, and light metal. It is mostly employed in the manufacturing of ceramics and glassware, greases, medicinal compounds, air conditioners, and aluminium, among other things. Due to its maximum energy storage capacity per kilogramme, It is an ideal option for electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla due to its enormous energy storage capacity and incredibly low weight. India's 'white gold' The Geological Survey of India, which also evaluates India's mineral resources, discovered 5.9 million tonnes of lithium resources - a first for the nation - in the Salal-Haimana region of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, according to a report released on February 9 by the Indian Ministry of Mines. During the 62nd Central Geological Programming Board meeting that day, the Ministry of Mines presented a report on this, 15 additional resource-bearing geological reports, and 35 geological memoranda to the relevant state governments. Also read | India discovers huge deposits of Lithium critical for electric mobility “For the first time, lithium reserves have been discovered and that too in Jammu and Kashmir,” the news agency PTI quoted mines secretary Vivek Bharadwaj as saying. The soft, shining grey metal is one that is crucial in the modern world. Among other things, it's utilised to construct the essential batteries for electric vehicles. Hence, "white gold" was given. If India had its own lithium reserves, it wouldn't need to rely as heavily on imports as it does now to meet its demands. Given the push for electric vehicles, India's needs for lithium are also probably going to increase, said Bharadwaj. Reserves of ithium are also rare. According to Rishabh Jain, senior programme director for the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water, who spoke to the Wire, there are 98 million tonnes of lithium in the world. India has now discovered around 5.5 per cent of these resources. India's Lithium reserve vs Lithium reserves in other countries The lithium deposit in Jammu and Kashmir may contain a significant amount of lithium, however it is currently insufficient to compare to the top lithium reserves in the world. Australia has 6.3 million tonnes of lithium, Bolivia has 21 million tonnes, and Argentina has 17 million tonnes, as reported by the Mint. China, however, is the source of 4.5 million tonnes of the light metal. In 2020, China will be the third-largest provider of lithium in the world, owning a total of 7.9% of the world's lithium reserves. Since South America is a particularly rich supply of the metal, the three nations of Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina are collectively referred to as the "Lithium Triangle." A US-based committee claims that between 2018 and 2020, China spent $16 billion on mining operations abroad to explore for lithium. It also made investments in the "lithium triangle" region of South America. Furthermore, China is the world's leader in the manufacture of electric vehicles. According to a research by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, mostly because of its early investment in Australia's main mining output activities. Also watch | Gravitas: India discovers 5.9 million tonnes of lithium deposits Beijing currently has 55% of the chemical lithium supply needed for battery-powered electric vehicles. It is currently increasing its power in the lithium triangle as well. The principal owner of the Cauchar-Olaroz facility in Argentina, thought to be one of the world's top lithium producing mines, is China's Ganfeng Lithium. Additionally, it is one of the largest EV battery suppliers to India. Given India's fraught relationship with the dragon over territorial disputes, this is a matter of concern. Owning more of these lithium sources and strengthening India's position in foreign lithium mines are crucial if India is to become self-sufficient in the field of EV production and stop depending on China for EV battery supplies. Amount of lithium in EV batteries EV batteries contain a few grammes of lithium, which is best described as being comparable to half a teaspoon of sugar. 5,000 battery cells and 10 kg of lithium are both potential requirements for an EV. 90 electric cars' worth of demand can be supplied by one tonne of lithium, as reported by Money Control. These batteries are lithium-ion and contain numerous distinct cells. One million electric automobiles require around 60,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla, stated in a recent tweet that 30 million electric cars must be created by 2027, which would require 1.8 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. This would require a 473 percent increase in output of lithium carbon equivalent to 1.8 million tonnes from levels in 2019. By 2030, Tesla itself plans to boost its capacity for producing batteries by at least 50 times, to three terawatt hours. This would take $7 billion (Rs 51,025 crore) in investments, but that amount is significantly less when taking batteries and auto production into account. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are favoured and accounted for 54 per cent of the metal's demand in 2019. In addition to having a higher energy density and a longer life cycle with less maintenance, they are scalable. Game changer for India India, which has mostly relied on imports for the mineral, now has hope with the finding of a large reserve. The fact that the majority of the global reserve is located in regions with severe water stress makes this discovery even more important. India is a potential replacement because the mineral requires a large amount of water for extraction and the majority of the reserves are in nations with water shortages. EVs aren't the only thing that use lithium; it's also used in the medical field, in electronics that run our phones, in solar panels, and in other renewable technologies essential for the switch to clean energy. The discovery might mark the start of a new era for the entire world as well as India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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France's beautiful wild cat, the Eurasian lynx, is in danger. Scientists have warned that the feline which was reintroduced to Switzerland in the 1970s will vanish from France if action isn't taken soon.

A genetic study published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science has shown that France's lynx population "desperately" needs help to survive.

Watch |&nbsp;U.S: 40% Animals, 34% Plants face extinction: NatureServe

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Nathan Huvier, the corresponding author, said that given the "rapid loss of genetic diversity, we estimate that this population will go extinct in less than 30 years."

According to him the species "urgently" needs new genetic material for its survival.

The estimated size of the species&nbsp;in France is merely 150 individuals. As per scientists, they are poorly connected to the much larger, healthier populations in Germany and Switzerland.

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As per Phys Org, experts have blamed a combination of poaching, car accidents and "inbreeding depression" for this suppressed growth. They also said that insufficient genetic diversity has led to problems with the species' reproduction and survival.

Huvier and his team collected genetic samples for a period of about 12 years, from 2008 to 2020. To avoid stress to an already suffering population, they only collected samples from injured, dead animals, or orphaned cubs. They managed to obtain 88 samples.

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"For us, this method is more ethical as there is no capture and thus stress induced for DNA sampling only," explained Huvier.

Scientists suggest that road signs warning of the lynx population in areas might help save them from road accidents. Additionally, replacing dead members of the population with individuals from healthier populations and the exchange of orphaned cubs between different wildlife rescue centres might help.

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France's beautiful wild cat, the Eurasian lynx, is in danger. Scientists have warned that the feline which was reintroduced to Switzerland in the 1970s will vanish from France if action isn't taken soon.

France's beautiful wild cat, the Eurasian lynx, is in danger. Scientists have warned that the feline which was reintroduced to Switzerland in the 1970s will vanish from France if action isn't taken soon. A genetic study published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science has shown that France's lynx population "desperately" needs help to survive. Watch | U.S: 40% Animals, 34% Plants face extinction: NatureServe Nathan Huvier, the corresponding author, said that given the "rapid loss of genetic diversity, we estimate that this population will go extinct in less than 30 years." According to him the species "urgently" needs new genetic material for its survival. The estimated size of the species in France is merely 150 individuals. As per scientists, they are poorly connected to the much larger, healthier populations in Germany and Switzerland. Also read | Global warming: Cacti colonise Swiss mountainsides as snow cover recedes, threaten biodiversity As per Phys Org, experts have blamed a combination of poaching, car accidents and "inbreeding depression" for this suppressed growth. They also said that insufficient genetic diversity has led to problems with the species' reproduction and survival. Huvier and his team collected genetic samples for a period of about 12 years, from 2008 to 2020. To avoid stress to an already suffering population, they only collected samples from injured, dead animals, or orphaned cubs. They managed to obtain 88 samples. Also read | Goffin's cockatoos join humans, chimps as only species known to use toolset to complete tasks: Study "For us, this method is more ethical as there is no capture and thus stress induced for DNA sampling only," explained Huvier. Scientists suggest that road signs warning of the lynx population in areas might help save them from road accidents. Additionally, replacing dead members of the population with individuals from healthier populations and the exchange of orphaned cubs between different wildlife rescue centres might help. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A small asteroid measuring about three feet entered the Earth's atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel. &nbsp;The meteorite was seen in the sky around 03:00 GMT (8:30 am IST) creating a shooting star effect.&nbsp;

Currently known as Sar2667, the small asteroid exploded after it entered the Earth. It was visible from across Southern England, Wales all the way to Paris, BBC reported.&nbsp;

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Here are four different views of asteroid <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAR2667?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAR2667</a> as it enters the atmosphere over Western Europe, over France &amp; UK<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Meteor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Meteor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/France?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#France</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/asteroid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#asteroid</a><a href="https://t.co/AgnP6KaB4j">pic.twitter.com/AgnP6KaB4j</a>
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This instance was predicted by International Meteor Organisation (IMO), a Belgium-based non-profit organisation that "the object would have entered about four kilometres (2.5 miles) from the French coast, and would create a "fireball effect."

The organisation also added that it was expected to hit France's Rouen city.&nbsp;

The European Space Agency said that it was a "sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities!"

Several users on Twitter shared videos of the stunning star effect phenomenon that left them mesmerised.&nbsp;

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One user said, "Got It! How beautiful! #Sar2667 #Asteroid."

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Another said, “Wow! Incredible lightshow with audible bang! #Sar2667.”

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A similar instance where an asteroid predicted to enter the atmosphere in advance was predicted in the sky above Ontario, Canada in November last year.

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A small asteroid measuring about three feet entered the Earth's atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel. The meteorite was seen in the sky around 03:00 GMT (8:30 am IST) creating a shooting star effect.

A small asteroid measuring about three feet entered the Earth's atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel. The meteorite was seen in the sky around 03:00 GMT (8:30 am IST) creating a shooting star effect. Currently known as Sar2667, the small asteroid exploded after it entered the Earth. It was visible from across Southern England, Wales all the way to Paris, BBC reported. Asteroid, wowser! Here are four different views of asteroid #SAR2667 as it enters the atmosphere over Western Europe, over France & UK#Meteor #France #UK #asteroidpic.twitter.com/AgnP6KaB4j — Jerry Hicks (@JerryHicksUnite) February 13, 2023 × This instance was predicted by International Meteor Organisation (IMO), a Belgium-based non-profit organisation that "the object would have entered about four kilometres (2.5 miles) from the French coast, and would create a "fireball effect." The organisation also added that it was expected to hit France's Rouen city. The European Space Agency said that it was a "sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities!" Several users on Twitter shared videos of the stunning star effect phenomenon that left them mesmerised. #Sar2667 #France #asteroid Slow motion from countryside in Oise. pic.twitter.com/McvhJXvYg8 — Bill Wash (@WashedWilly) February 13, 2023 × One user said, "Got It! How beautiful! #Sar2667 #Asteroid." I've posted this already but just realised there is sound! Is this just my phone, or is that fizzing sound a real thing that happens with fireballs? (Sound needs to be up high). #asteroid #meteor #Sar2667 pic.twitter.com/HEFZe6Xzt4 — Ali Penny (@CloudberryJam) February 13, 2023 × Another said, “Wow! Incredible lightshow with audible bang! #Sar2667.” Got It! How beautiful! #Sar2667 #Asteroid pic.twitter.com/tpLQkJpcCv — Kade 🧑🏻‍🔬🌌 (@KadeFlowers) February 13, 2023 × My effort taken on the beach in Hove #Sar2667 #asteroid #NASA #uk #hove #brighton #brightonandhove pic.twitter.com/VmX6bpIZ86 — Spbdude (@spbdude) February 13, 2023 × A similar instance where an asteroid predicted to enter the atmosphere in advance was predicted in the sky above Ontario, Canada in November last year. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'How beautiful': A tiny asteroid lights up night sky after hitting Earth's surface. Watch!

There's nothing scarier than when fiction turns into reality. The moment an imagination born in the dark recesses of a mind turns into the hard truth, could be the biggest nightmare. What if we were to tell you that the scary nightmare shown on the hit TV show 'Last of us' could become our reality? Speaking to DailyMail, mycologists have revealed that the storyline might actually hold some truth.

For those of us who haven't seen the show, it paints a picture of an apocalyptic world, where a mind-controlling fungus, due to climate change, crosses the species' barrier; from ants to humans. What ensues is scary chaos.

Watch |&nbsp;Zombie Fungus: Fungal pandemic can turn humans into zombies?

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Speaking to DailyMail, a researcher at the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, Manchester University has revealed that the storyline isn't all that far-fetched.

Norman van Rhijn says that the show "has taken inspiration from scientific proof and just sensationalized that a little bit."

Another Mycologist João Araújo of The New York Botanical Garden, explains that this mind-controlling fungus, a.k.a., cordyceps, had previously evolved to jump into ants.

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"The cordyceps was in beetles and then jumped to ants because both happened to be (in the same) tree trunk."

What is stopping it from jumping into humans? Not much. As per Norman van Rhijn, it might not happen in our lifetime, but you could "never say never".

He explains that for the human population to be infected with the zombie fungus, the immunity of our whole species would have to change.

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What is currently protecting us is our temperatures. The fungus can withstand temperatures up to 80 Fahrenheit. Our bodies are much warmer at around 98 Fahrenheit.

Cordyceps might not be a threat right now, but other fungi are. In October 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever list of heath-threatening fungi, including 19 that pose the greatest threat.

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There's nothing scarier than when fiction turns into reality. The moment an imagination born in the dark recesses of a mind turns into the hard truth, could be the biggest nightmare. What if we were to tell you that the scary nightmare shown on the hit TV show 'Last of us' could become our reality? Speaking to DailyMail, mycologists have revealed that the storyline might actually hold some truth. For those of us who haven't seen the show, it paints a picture of an apocalyptic world, where a mind-controlling fungus, due to climate change, crosses the species' barrier; from ants to humans. What ensues is scary chaos. Watch | Zombie Fungus: Fungal pandemic can turn humans into zombies? Speaking to DailyMail, a researcher at the Manchester Fungal Infection Group, Manchester University has revealed that the storyline isn't all that far-fetched. Norman van Rhijn says that the show "has taken inspiration from scientific proof and just sensationalized that a little bit." Another Mycologist João Araújo of The New York Botanical Garden, explains that this mind-controlling fungus, a.k.a., cordyceps, had previously evolved to jump into ants. Also read | 'Zombie virus' sparks hilarious memefest on Twitter, what is it all about? "The cordyceps was in beetles and then jumped to ants because both happened to be (in the same) tree trunk." What is stopping it from jumping into humans? Not much. As per Norman van Rhijn, it might not happen in our lifetime, but you could "never say never". He explains that for the human population to be infected with the zombie fungus, the immunity of our whole species would have to change. Also read | Russian researchers attempt to 're-awaken' ancient viruses that killed giant woolly mammoths What is currently protecting us is our temperatures. The fungus can withstand temperatures up to 80 Fahrenheit. Our bodies are much warmer at around 98 Fahrenheit. Cordyceps might not be a threat right now, but other fungi are. In October 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever list of heath-threatening fungi, including 19 that pose the greatest threat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wait, what? Zombie fungus portrayed in show 'Last of Us' could become a reality?

SpaceX engineers in Texas cranked up the world's most powerful rocket, firing 31 methane-burning Raptor engines in the company's gargantuan Super Heavy booster for a seven-second test run to help clear the way for an unpiloted maiden flight as early as next month.

SpaceX test fires powerful super heavy booster

A woman from California has disclosed that she conceived two daughters&nbsp;within a span of five days. After an unfortunate&nbsp;miscarriage, the couple, Odalis and Antonio Martinez, from San Pablo, California, were overjoyed to find that they were expecting a baby girl in November 2020. However, to further amplify their delight, the 25-year-old learned at her initial scan that they were expecting not one, but two girls who were conceived within the same week and five days apart.

As per&nbsp;The Daily Mail, the unusual occurrence is known as "superfetation," and it happens when a first pregnancy is followed by a subsequent one. Days or weeks after the first pregnancy, superfetation may take place, leading to another pregnancy.&nbsp;

<h2>What is superfetation?&nbsp;</h2>

Superfetation is the term used to describe the simultaneous occurrence of two pregnancies. Days or weeks after the first ovum (egg) is implanted in the womb, a second ovum (egg) is fertilised by sperm. Given that they may be delivered on the same day and during the same labour, babies born through superfetation are frequently thought of as twins, according to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/superfetation'">Healthline</a>.&nbsp;

The mother who spoke to The Daily Mail UK, said, “They’re technically not even identical but everyone thinks that they are. They definitely look a lot alike. Sometimes me and my husband, well more my husband, get them mixed up with each other.”

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In the first half of 2020, Odalis became pregnant. However, the couple learned they had miscarried in July 2020 during their 12-week checkup. The next month, she became pregnant when the couple decided to try again. She expressed her joy that the test was positive and that they were once again on their pregnancy&nbsp;journey.

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A woman from California has disclosed that she conceived two daughters within a span of five days. After an unfortunate miscarriage, the couple, Odalis and Antonio Martinez, from San Pablo, California, were overjoyed to find that they were expecting a baby girl in November 2020.

A woman from California has disclosed that she conceived two daughters within a span of five days. After an unfortunate miscarriage, the couple, Odalis and Antonio Martinez, from San Pablo, California, were overjoyed to find that they were expecting a baby girl in November 2020. However, to further amplify their delight, the 25-year-old learned at her initial scan that they were expecting not one, but two girls who were conceived within the same week and five days apart. As per The Daily Mail, the unusual occurrence is known as "superfetation," and it happens when a first pregnancy is followed by a subsequent one. Days or weeks after the first pregnancy, superfetation may take place, leading to another pregnancy. What is superfetation? Superfetation is the term used to describe the simultaneous occurrence of two pregnancies. Days or weeks after the first ovum (egg) is implanted in the womb, a second ovum (egg) is fertilised by sperm. Given that they may be delivered on the same day and during the same labour, babies born through superfetation are frequently thought of as twins, according to Healthline. The mother who spoke to The Daily Mail UK, said, “They’re technically not even identical but everyone thinks that they are. They definitely look a lot alike. Sometimes me and my husband, well more my husband, get them mixed up with each other.” Odalis holding Imelda, and Antonio, holding Lilo. Photo courtesy: Metro news Also read | US investigating Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink. Here's why In the first half of 2020, Odalis became pregnant. However, the couple learned they had miscarried in July 2020 during their 12-week checkup. The next month, she became pregnant when the couple decided to try again. She expressed her joy that the test was positive and that they were once again on their pregnancy journey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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