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New Study Uses AI to Reveal Dry Origins of Mars’ Mysterious Slope Streaks
A new study by researchers at Brown University and the University of Bern used machine learning to analyze 86,000 high-resolution images of Mars. Their findings suggest that recurring slope lineae (RSLs)—dark streaks once thought to indicate liquid water—are actually caused by dry processes like wind and dust movement. With over 500,000 feature...
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These 13 Places Are So Radioactive, Humans Can't Go Near Them
Amid rising global conflicts and concerns about nuclear weapons, some of the world's most radioactive locations pose severe health risks due to human actions like nuclear tests, power generation, and accidents.
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Stalled Projects, Contaminated Groundwater : Kabul's Water Crisis Worsens
Experts have long sounded the alarm over Kabul's water problems, which are worsening even as many international players have backed off big infrastructure projects and slashed funding to Afghanistan since the Taliban government took power in 2021.
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Sri Lankan Police Is Reviving Salt Contaminated Farms. Here's How
A commando in an elite Sri Lankan police unit, Sameera Dilshan has an unusual mission -- to reclaim farms poisoned by salt, a long-standing problem now accelerating due to climate change.
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Lizard Tail Found In Havmor Ice Cream Cone In Ahmedabad, Parlour Sealed
A woman in Gujarat had to be rushed to a hospital after consuming contaminated ice cream. Officials have penalised Havmor's manufacturing unit.
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RFK Jr Slammed For Swimming In Sewage-Filled Rock Creek With Grandchildren
For a day out with grandchildren, the former presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr chose Washington's Rock Creek, despite enormous evidence of its water being contaminated with harmful bacteria.
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Woman Says She Found Dead Rat in Salad At US Eatery, Restaurant Denies Claim Citing CCTV Footage
However, Ongi has strongly denied the claim, releasing security footage they say shows no evidence of contamination during meal preparation.
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5 Underrated Kitchen Hygiene Rules To Use A Chopping Board Safely
Kitchen Hygiene Rules: Did you know, the chopping board in your kitchen can be the source of food contamination? Here are some safety practices you must follow.
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No End In Sight For Dharavi's Water Issues
Erratic supply, illegal connections, pressure of tanker mafia, and contamination make life worse in peak summers.
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Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
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Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Worried About Side Effects Of Adulterated Besan? Nutritionist Shows How To Make Besan At Home
Gram flour brands that are available in the market often come contaminated with maize and khesari dal flours, synthetic dye or starch powder.
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Coca-Cola Recalls More Than 10,000 Cans In US Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Coca-Cola incident as a "Class II" recall, where the product consumption might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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Wonder How Jaipur Becomes 'Smart' By Damaging Jal Mahal Lake? Top Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for damaging Jal Mahal lake and contaminating its water by permitting a night market in the vicinity.
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New Study Uses AI to Reveal Dry Origins of Mars’ Mysterious Slope Streaks
A new study by researchers at Brown University and the University of Bern used machine learning to analyze 86,000 high-resolution images of Mars. Their findings suggest that recurring slope lineae (RSLs)—dark streaks once thought to indicate liquid water—are actually caused by dry processes like wind and dust movement. With over 500,000 feature...
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These 13 Places Are So Radioactive, Humans Can't Go Near Them
Amid rising global conflicts and concerns about nuclear weapons, some of the world's most radioactive locations pose severe health risks due to human actions like nuclear tests, power generation, and accidents.
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Stalled Projects, Contaminated Groundwater : Kabul's Water Crisis Worsens
Experts have long sounded the alarm over Kabul's water problems, which are worsening even as many international players have backed off big infrastructure projects and slashed funding to Afghanistan since the Taliban government took power in 2021.
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Sri Lankan Police Is Reviving Salt Contaminated Farms. Here's How
A commando in an elite Sri Lankan police unit, Sameera Dilshan has an unusual mission -- to reclaim farms poisoned by salt, a long-standing problem now accelerating due to climate change.
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Lizard Tail Found In Havmor Ice Cream Cone In Ahmedabad, Parlour Sealed
A woman in Gujarat had to be rushed to a hospital after consuming contaminated ice cream. Officials have penalised Havmor's manufacturing unit.
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RFK Jr Slammed For Swimming In Sewage-Filled Rock Creek With Grandchildren
For a day out with grandchildren, the former presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr chose Washington's Rock Creek, despite enormous evidence of its water being contaminated with harmful bacteria.
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Woman Says She Found Dead Rat in Salad At US Eatery, Restaurant Denies Claim Citing CCTV Footage
However, Ongi has strongly denied the claim, releasing security footage they say shows no evidence of contamination during meal preparation.
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5 Underrated Kitchen Hygiene Rules To Use A Chopping Board Safely
Kitchen Hygiene Rules: Did you know, the chopping board in your kitchen can be the source of food contamination? Here are some safety practices you must follow.
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No End In Sight For Dharavi's Water Issues
Erratic supply, illegal connections, pressure of tanker mafia, and contamination make life worse in peak summers.
-
Hydrogen Gas Cloud Might Help Solve the Mystery of Missing Non-Dark Matter of the Universe
Ionized Hydrogen gas cloud is believed to have the missing matter of the universe, said scientists. This discovery, conducted by DESI, changed the perspective of black hole theory and is believed to switch on and off at its duty cycle. The scientists will further use new measurements in the existing models of the Universe.
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Researchers Find Microplastics in Caddisfly Casings From 1970s, Hints at Long-Term Contamination Risk
The team of biologists from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands, has identified microplastics on the casings of claddisly. The research was proven when blue-colored plastic was found on a casing dated back to the 1970s. The team observed 549 casings before concluding their research and findings.
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British Nationals Contract Cholera After Drinking Holy Water From Ethiopian Pilgrimage Site
A recent cholera outbreak among British nationals is linked to contaminated holy water from Ethiopia's Bermel Giorgis pilgrimage site.
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Worried About Side Effects Of Adulterated Besan? Nutritionist Shows How To Make Besan At Home
Gram flour brands that are available in the market often come contaminated with maize and khesari dal flours, synthetic dye or starch powder.
-
Coca-Cola Recalls More Than 10,000 Cans In US Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Coca-Cola incident as a "Class II" recall, where the product consumption might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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Wonder How Jaipur Becomes 'Smart' By Damaging Jal Mahal Lake? Top Court Asks
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Nagar Nigam Jaipur Heritage for damaging Jal Mahal lake and contaminating its water by permitting a night market in the vicinity.
