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REVEALED: Radiation - The Real Truth

Quote of the day by Valery Legasov: 'Every lie we tell incurs a debt to the truth. Sooner or later, that debt is paid' and how continuous deception led to the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 and eventually contributed to the fall of the USSR

A technician inside a nuclear control room looks at a radiation meter that reads exactly 3.6 Roentgen (Unit of measurement for gamma-ray exposure) per hour. Moments after the catastrophic explosion tore through Reactor No. 4 in Chernobyl, he reports this number to his superiors, reassuring them that the situation is…

The Times of India

No evidence mobile phones cause brain cancer – new study

Electromagnetic waves are everywhere. They’re the reason you can hear music when you turn on the radio, use wi-fi, find your way using satellite navigation, and make calls on a mobile phone.

The Conversation

Earth-like exoplanet found to have an atmosphere

Scientists discover the first confirmed atmosphere around rocky planet outside our solar system that is within the habitable zone

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Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone

"It's in the habitable zone, which is super exciting for astrobiology and habitability and searching for life."

Space

Stephen Hawking's famous 'leaky' black hole theory gets much-needed update

"Hawking's laws of black hole mechanics provided a satisfying connection between extreme and ordinary physics and have been the paradigm for 50 years, but they have a serious limitation."

Space

The 'Nuclear Nightmare' That Was Manufactured by the Media

Despite decades of panic, a new reactor has been approved for the first time in 10 years.

Reason

'Smaller than the tiniest scale in nature': Physicists made a black hole out of light and used it to test Stephen Hawking's elusive radiation theory

Scientists made a breakthrough discovery about the physics of Hawking radiation by making a miniature black hole out of light in the laboratory.

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8 Signs Your Back Pain Is a Kidney Problem, Not a Muscle Problem

Where the pain sits tells you almost everythingMuscle pain from a strain or a bad night on the mattress sits low, in the lumbar region, often spreading into the glutes or thighs. Kidney pain sits higher and to one side, in the flank: the band of flesh between the bottom…

Times Life

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Ignores Trump's Order To Revise Radiation Exposure Limits

The agency pretends to loosen scientifically unjustified regulations but does nothing of the sort.

Reason

Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated

Poison star Rikki Rockett refused to have his tongue amputated during his battle with cancer which he compared to a scene from the Evil Dead horror movies.

BANG Premier

Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?

Scientists are trying to recreate the biology that lets animals survive months without food or water, in hopes of making deep-space travel possible

The Guardian - US

Researchers create programmable material that can steer heat and remember its state without power — breakthrough could eventually aid AI chip cooling and silicon photonics

Researchers created a programmable thermal material that steers heat and retains its state without power, a breakthrough that could benefit AI chips, silicon photonics, and infrared devices.

Tom’s Hardware

Indian Men's Scalp Health Crisis: Dandruff, Hairfall, and What Pollution Is Doing to Your Sebum

The Scalp Is an Organ, and Indian Men Are Ignoring ItA 2021 study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology found that androgenetic alopecia affects roughly 58% of Indian men by their mid-forties, a figure that has been climbing steadily across urban populations. But hairfall is the…

Times Life

Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at risk

Global heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges and potential ecological risks. SRM does not address root causes of climate change and may weaken emission reduction incentives. Its impacts on rainfall and monsoons create considerable scientific uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Developing nations and…

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Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dim

Solar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while shifting rainfall patterns globally. Developing nations like India must actively shape research and governance standards. India possesses the scientific and institutional capacity to lead these crucial discussions. A legitimate approach prioritizes transparency…

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71 Fascinating Women Whose Stories Deserve To Be Better Known

For centuries, women have had to fight for their rightful place in society. There are many who did remarkable things, and never got their flowers. But we're here to change that. Here's an epic list of women in history who refused to sit down and do as they were told...

Space

Shoebox-sized 'detector satellites' could sniff out a nuclear bomb in space

A constellation of cubesats fitted with special detectors could sniff out nuclear weapons hidden on satellites launched by adversary nations, a new study suggests.

Space

The US Space Force just got a new electromagnetic weapon to jam adversary satellites

The U.S. Space Force has acquired one of its first publicly acknowledged offensive weapons, one that can blast adversary satellites with electromagnetic radiation.

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House Sparrows Are Disappearing From Indian Cities and What Their Decline Signals About Urban Life

A species built for human proximityPasser domesticus evolved alongside human settlements. For roughly 10,000 years, it has lived in the gaps we leave, roof eaves, wall cavities, the space behind a loose brick. Unlike migratory birds that pass through, the house sparrow is a resident. It does not leave a…

Times Life

6 Nutrients Your Eyes Need for Better Vision That Most Indians Are Missing From Their Diet

Lutein: The filter your retina is running low onLutein is a carotenoid that deposits directly into the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It acts as a biological filter against blue light and oxidative stress. The average Indian diet delivers roughly 1 to 2…

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Louisiana woman goes in for cancer treatment, then techs tell her to keep the stickers on for the next appointment: ‘I don’t come back for two months’

Radiation is all about planning.

Times Life

Indian Women in Their Twenties Are Ageing Faster, And Pollution, Stress and Collagen Loss Explain Why

The Mirror Doesn't Lie, But It Doesn't Explain EitherYou notice it in a photograph first. Not a bad angle, just the truth of it. A line that wasn't there at 22, a dullness that concealer no longer fully covers, a tiredness that eight hours of sleep hasn't touched in months.…

TechRadar

Small nuclear waste batteries could fuel drones for 30 years via trickle charging, making Spiderweb scenario a permanent nightmare

DARPA's programme aims to convert nuclear waste into lightweight batteries capable of powering drones and satellites for decades.

Times Life

The Beauty Minimalism Trend That Actually Works for Indian Skin and Melanin-Rich Complexions

Why Indian skin gets left out of the minimalism conversationThe global minimalist beauty movement arrived with a specific skin type in mind: pale, dry, and prone to sensitivity in cold climates. The three-step routines promoted by Scandinavian and Korean-adjacent brands, gentle cleanser, lightweight moisturiser, SPF, were built for skin that…

The Independent UK

US looking at easing restrictions on radiation exposure at the nation’s nuclear power plants

The proposal would eliminate a standard to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

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