<p>British scientist Peter Higgs, the man&nbsp;behind the concept of the Higgs boson particle, passed away at the age of 94. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his groundbreaking research elucidating the role of the boson in the cohesion of the universe.</p>

<p>Edinburgh University, in a statement, announced his demise in the city on Monday (April 8), praising him as an exceptionally talented scientist whose innovative ideas have expanded our understanding of the world.</p>

<p>Prof Brian Cox paid tribute to Higgs on X (formally known as Twitter): "I was fortunate enough to meet him several times, and beyond being a famous physicist - I think to his embarrassment at times - he was always charming and modest.</p>

<p>"His name will be remembered as long as we do physics in the form of the Higgs Boson."</p>

<p>In the 1960s, Higgs and fellow physicists developed a theory to clarify why the fundamental components of the Universe possess mass.</p>

<p>It sparked a hunt for the ultimate particle to explain three fundamental forces. In 2012, the Large Hadron Collider found it and named it the Higgs boson.</p>

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<p>"From the mind of Professor Higgs came ideas which have had a profound impact on our understanding of the Universe, of matter and of mass," said Alan Barr, Professor of Physics at University of Oxford, in reaction to the news.</p>
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<p>"He proposed the existence of a field that pervades the entire universe, that mass to particles from electrons to top quarks."</p>
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<p>"He was also a true gentleman, humble and polite, always giving due credit to others, and gently encouraging future generations of scientists and scholars," he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Quiet man behind the Boson: Peter Higgs' simple life</strong></h2>

<p>Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, he is survived by two sons, Chris and Jonny, and his daughter-in-law Suzanne, along with two grandchildren. His wife, Jody, passed away in 2008.</p>

<p>He also felt uneasy about the particle being solely associated with his name, expressing that the recognition overlooked the contributions of others involved.</p>

<p>Particle physicist Brian Cox, a professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, said Prof Higgs' name "will be remembered as long as we do physics," as cited by Sky News.</p>

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British scientist Peter Higgs, the man behind the concept of the Higgs boson particle, passed away at the age of 94. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his groundbreaking research elucidating the role of the boson in the cohesion of the universe.

British scientist Peter Higgs, the man behind the concept of the Higgs boson particle, passed away at the age of 94. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for his groundbreaking research elucidating the role of the boson in the cohesion of the universe. Edinburgh University, in a statement, announced his demise in the city on Monday (April 8), praising him as an exceptionally talented scientist whose innovative ideas have expanded our understanding of the world. Prof Brian Cox paid tribute to Higgs on X (formally known as Twitter): "I was fortunate enough to meet him several times, and beyond being a famous physicist - I think to his embarrassment at times - he was always charming and modest. "His name will be remembered as long as we do physics in the form of the Higgs Boson." In the 1960s, Higgs and fellow physicists developed a theory to clarify why the fundamental components of the Universe possess mass. It sparked a hunt for the ultimate particle to explain three fundamental forces. In 2012, the Large Hadron Collider found it and named it the Higgs boson. "From the mind of Professor Higgs came ideas which have had a profound impact on our understanding of the Universe, of matter and of mass," said Alan Barr, Professor of Physics at University of Oxford, in reaction to the news. "He proposed the existence of a field that pervades the entire universe, that mass to particles from electrons to top quarks." "He was also a true gentleman, humble and polite, always giving due credit to others, and gently encouraging future generations of scientists and scholars," he added. Also read | US, China, Australia identified as hotspots for harmful ‘forever chemicals’, says news study Quiet man behind the Boson: Peter Higgs' simple life Originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, he is survived by two sons, Chris and Jonny, and his daughter-in-law Suzanne, along with two grandchildren. His wife, Jody, passed away in 2008. He also felt uneasy about the particle being solely associated with his name, expressing that the recognition overlooked the contributions of others involved. Particle physicist Brian Cox, a professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, said Prof Higgs' name "will be remembered as long as we do physics," as cited by Sky News. (With inputs from agencies)

British physicist Peter Higgs, known for theorising Higgs boson, dies at 94

<p>At the University of Nottingham, Professor Silke Weinfurtner is conducting groundbreaking experiments that shed light on the complex laws of physics that govern black holes. She is conducting one such experiment in a high-tech bath tub.</p>

<p>The Guardian reports that Prof. Weinfurtner is a pioneer in the field of analogue gravity, which draws parallels between the mathematics describing fluid systems on Earth and the extreme environments found in the universe. She believes that by studying phenomena in a large, high-tech bath tub, she can unravel the mysteries of black holes.</p>

<p>The bath tub setup has already been used by Prof. Weinfurtner's team to explore Hawking radiation, the process through which black holes are theorised to gradually evaporate and vanish. Now, they are developing a more advanced simulator to gain deeper insights into black hole behaviour.</p>

<h2><strong>Investigating the relation between gravitational fields and quantum fields</strong></h2>

<p>The concept in question here is that the flow of fluid down a plughole mimics the curving of spacetime caused by the intense gravitational field of a black hole. Prof. Weinfurtner highlights that the fundamental principles of physics are universal, and if the mathematics align, physics should follow suit. She considers these analogues as nature's gift, presenting an opportunity to investigate the interaction between gravitational fields and quantum fields—a quest that has captivated physicists for a century.</p>

<p>While individual theories of gravity and quantum mechanics have proven successful in their respective domains, combining them to explain black holes' behaviour has proven elusive. Black holes, where immense mass is concentrated in an infinitesimally small space, bring these two worlds together in a collision that lacks a unifying theoretical framework.</p>

<h2><strong>How the bath tub set up is made?</strong></h2>

<p>In Prof Weinfurtner's new bath tub setup, a tiny vortex within a bell jar of superfluid helium represents the black hole. Cooled to an astonishing -271°C, the helium exhibits quantum effects.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Unlike water, which can spin at any speed, the helium vortex can only swirl at fixed values. Ripples on the helium's surface, which are continuously tracked by lasers and a high-resolution camera, simulate radiation approaching a black hole.</p>

<h2><strong>What is superradiance phenomenon being studied by the scientist?</strong></h2>

<p>The upcoming investigations will focus on a phenomenon called superradiance, which predicts that radiation near a black hole can be deflected outwards with more energy than it possessed upon entry, leading to energy extraction and a gradual slowdown of the black hole's rotation. While this phenomenon has only been theorised, Prof Weinfurtner believes that a rotating black hole may exhibit quantum effects akin to those observed in superfluid helium.</p>

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<p>Additionally, the simulator could help make predictions about Hawking radiation and gravitational wave signals generated by merging black holes, detectable by instruments like the LIGO gravitational wave detector.</p>

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At the University of Nottingham, Professor Silke Weinfurtner is conducting groundbreaking experiments that shed light on the complex laws of physics that govern black holes.

At the University of Nottingham, Professor Silke Weinfurtner is conducting groundbreaking experiments that shed light on the complex laws of physics that govern black holes. She is conducting one such experiment in a high-tech bath tub. The Guardian reports that Prof. Weinfurtner is a pioneer in the field of analogue gravity, which draws parallels between the mathematics describing fluid systems on Earth and the extreme environments found in the universe. She believes that by studying phenomena in a large, high-tech bath tub, she can unravel the mysteries of black holes. The bath tub setup has already been used by Prof. Weinfurtner's team to explore Hawking radiation, the process through which black holes are theorised to gradually evaporate and vanish. Now, they are developing a more advanced simulator to gain deeper insights into black hole behaviour. Investigating the relation between gravitational fields and quantum fields The concept in question here is that the flow of fluid down a plughole mimics the curving of spacetime caused by the intense gravitational field of a black hole. Prof. Weinfurtner highlights that the fundamental principles of physics are universal, and if the mathematics align, physics should follow suit. She considers these analogues as nature's gift, presenting an opportunity to investigate the interaction between gravitational fields and quantum fields—a quest that has captivated physicists for a century. While individual theories of gravity and quantum mechanics have proven successful in their respective domains, combining them to explain black holes' behaviour has proven elusive. Black holes, where immense mass is concentrated in an infinitesimally small space, bring these two worlds together in a collision that lacks a unifying theoretical framework. How the bath tub set up is made? In Prof Weinfurtner's new bath tub setup, a tiny vortex within a bell jar of superfluid helium represents the black hole. Cooled to an astonishing -271°C, the helium exhibits quantum effects. Watch: A new chapter in Indian space odyssey × Unlike water, which can spin at any speed, the helium vortex can only swirl at fixed values. Ripples on the helium's surface, which are continuously tracked by lasers and a high-resolution camera, simulate radiation approaching a black hole. What is superradiance phenomenon being studied by the scientist? The upcoming investigations will focus on a phenomenon called superradiance, which predicts that radiation near a black hole can be deflected outwards with more energy than it possessed upon entry, leading to energy extraction and a gradual slowdown of the black hole's rotation. While this phenomenon has only been theorised, Prof Weinfurtner believes that a rotating black hole may exhibit quantum effects akin to those observed in superfluid helium. Also read: India`s Chandrayaan-3 is now in space, historic journey to Moon begins Additionally, the simulator could help make predictions about Hawking radiation and gravitational wave signals generated by merging black holes, detectable by instruments like the LIGO gravitational wave detector. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>British scientists have developed a test to detect womb cancer using urine samples. The researchers said on Friday that the method could replace a painful and invasive procedure currently in use.</p>

<p>Womb cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women, with an estimated 382,000 new diagnoses and 89,900 deaths from the disease in 2018 worldwide. While most women receive early treatment after the onset of symptoms, which include bleeding after menopause, 20 per cent of women who are diagnosed at an advanced stage have only a 15 per cent chance of surviving beyond five years.</p>

<p>At present, clinicians diagnose the cancer by taking a biopsy, a process which requires a narrow telescope called a hysteroscope,&nbsp;to examine inside of the uterus and remove cells. But it has also been found that nearly a third of women who undergo the procedure have the process repeated because of technical difficulties or intolerable pain.</p>

<p>The study from Manchester University, to this end, has developed a new detection tool which examines urine or vaginal samples that can be collected by women on their own at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed analysis of the samples correctly diagnosed 91.7 per cent of women with womb cancer.</p>

<p>The proportion of women without womb cancer who tested negative with the new tool was 88.9 per cent, the study showed.</p>

<p>"Women who test positive with this test could be referred for diagnostic investigations while women who test negative are safely reassured without the need for unpleasant, invasive, anxiety-provoking and expensive procedures," the study says.</p>

<p>The new tool was first tested on&nbsp;103 women with known cancer and 113 with unexplained postmenopausal bleeding and could be brought into clinical practice once expanded trials have concluded.</p>


British scientists have developed a test to detect womb cancer using urine samples. The researchers said on Friday that the method could replace a painful and invasive procedure currently in use.

British scientists have developed a test to detect womb cancer using urine samples. The researchers said on Friday that the method could replace a painful and invasive procedure currently in use. Womb cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women, with an estimated 382,000 new diagnoses and 89,900 deaths from the disease in 2018 worldwide. While most women receive early treatment after the onset of symptoms, which include bleeding after menopause, 20 per cent of women who are diagnosed at an advanced stage have only a 15 per cent chance of surviving beyond five years. At present, clinicians diagnose the cancer by taking a biopsy, a process which requires a narrow telescope called a hysteroscope, to examine inside of the uterus and remove cells. But it has also been found that nearly a third of women who undergo the procedure have the process repeated because of technical difficulties or intolerable pain. The study from Manchester University, to this end, has developed a new detection tool which examines urine or vaginal samples that can be collected by women on their own at home. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed analysis of the samples correctly diagnosed 91.7 per cent of women with womb cancer. The proportion of women without womb cancer who tested negative with the new tool was 88.9 per cent, the study showed. "Women who test positive with this test could be referred for diagnostic investigations while women who test negative are safely reassured without the need for unpleasant, invasive, anxiety-provoking and expensive procedures," the study says. The new tool was first tested on 103 women with known cancer and 113 with unexplained postmenopausal bleeding and could be brought into clinical practice once expanded trials have concluded.

UK scientists develop urine test to detect womb cancer

<p>Scientists in the US and UK have identified a particular&nbsp;mutation called&nbsp;D614G&nbsp;which can make COVID-19 more ''infectious.''</p>

<p>According to a preliminary study conducted by these researchers, this particular mutation&nbsp;is becoming dominant.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/studies-show-coronavirus-adapts-to-people-china-vaccine-works-in-monkeys-297112" hreflang="en">Studies show coronavirus adapts to people, China vaccine works in monkeys</a></strong></p>

<p>They&nbsp;have been tracking changes to the "spike" of the virus that gives it its distinctive shape (structure), using a database called the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID).</p>

<p>Monitoring small changes to the structure of the virus is important in understanding the development of vaccines.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/how-antibody-drugs-are-different-from-vaccines-297054" hreflang="en">How antibody drugs are different from vaccines</a></strong></p>

<p>Many of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development target the distinctive spikes of the virus, the idea is that getting human bodies&nbsp;to recognise a unique element of the spike will help it to fight off the whole virus.</p>

<p>But if that spike is changing, a vaccine developed this way could become less effective.</p>

<p>Scientists&nbsp;noted there seems to be something about this particular mutation that makes it grow more quickly.</p>

<p>However, the consequences of this are not yet clear.</p>

<p>The research team analysed UK data from coronavirus patients in Sheffield.</p>

<p>Although they found people with that particular mutation of the virus seemed to have a larger amount of the virus in their samples, they didn't find evidence that those people became sicker or stayed in hospital for longer.</p>

<p>They have not yet established what this will mean for virus spread in the population and for how effective a vaccine might be.</p>

<p>Scientists from all across the globe are identifying mutations of the coronavirus.</p>

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Scientists in the US and UK have identified a particular mutation called D614G which can make COVID-19 more ''infectious.'' According to a preliminary study conducted by these researchers, this particular mutation is becoming dominant.

Scientists in the US and UK have identified a particular mutation called D614G which can make COVID-19 more ''infectious.'' According to a preliminary study conducted by these researchers, this particular mutation is becoming dominant. Also read: Studies show coronavirus adapts to people, China vaccine works in monkeys They have been tracking changes to the "spike" of the virus that gives it its distinctive shape (structure), using a database called the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID). Monitoring small changes to the structure of the virus is important in understanding the development of vaccines. Also read: How antibody drugs are different from vaccines Many of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development target the distinctive spikes of the virus, the idea is that getting human bodies to recognise a unique element of the spike will help it to fight off the whole virus. But if that spike is changing, a vaccine developed this way could become less effective. Scientists noted there seems to be something about this particular mutation that makes it grow more quickly. However, the consequences of this are not yet clear. The research team analysed UK data from coronavirus patients in Sheffield. Although they found people with that particular mutation of the virus seemed to have a larger amount of the virus in their samples, they didn't find evidence that those people became sicker or stayed in hospital for longer. They have not yet established what this will mean for virus spread in the population and for how effective a vaccine might be. Scientists from all across the globe are identifying mutations of the coronavirus.

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British physicist Peter Higgs, known for theorising Higgs boson, dies at 94

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Scientists discover coronavirus mutation that can make it more 'infectious'