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Scientists say global warming beyond 1.5 degrees likely
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
According to new research led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of Maryland, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nations can reduce the amount of time spent in a warmer world by making more ambitious climate commitment
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Swelling in hereditary angioedema patients can be slowed with CRISPR treat
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A new study suggests that a treatment using the CRISPR genome editing technology alleviates swelling and reduces the frequency of attacks in hereditary angioedema patients.
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Indian Railways accomplishes electrification of 82pc of total broad-gauge
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Indian Railways embarked upon an ambitious plan of electrification of its complete broad-gauge network which would not only result in better fuel energy usage resulting in increased throughput, reduced fuel expenditure but also savings in precious foreign exchange, according to the ministry
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Research: Fertilisers affect how bees see flowers
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A new paper in PNAS Nexus, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that chemicals used in agriculture, like fertilizers and pesticides, can change the way bees 'see' a flower, and that this reduces the number of bees visiting a flower.
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EU opens probe into Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger deal
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and personal computers ('PCs') video games and for PC operating systems.
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New drug helps hypertension patients resistant to other drugs
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A new drug called Baxdrostat has been shown to significantly reduce high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who may not respond to current treatments for the condition, according to results from a phase II trial led jointly by a Queen Mary University of London researcher and colleague
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Trimble commits to cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 50 per cent by 2030
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 8 (ANI/NewsVoir): Global construction technology leader Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has announced its commitment to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions 50 percent by 2030, with 2019 as the base year. This is in line with the ambitious goals of
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Entomologists issue warning about effects of climate change on insects
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In a new scientific review, a team of 70 scientists from 19 countries warned that if no steps are taken to shield insects from the consequences of climate change, it will "drastically reduce our ability to build a sustainable future based on healthy, functional ecosystems."
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Far-flung areas of Kalakote in J-K's Rajouri getting roads under PMGSY, t
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY-I) was launched in 2000 as a one-time special intervention to provide rural connectivity, by way of a single all-weather road, to the eligible unconnected habitations of designated population as per Census 2001.
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Paytm Q2 revenue rises 76 pc to Rs 1,914 crore
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
On a quarterly basis, Paytm's net losses have reduced by 11 per cent. The company said robust traction across all its businesses helped it achieve stronger revenue growth, with improvement in Ebitda before Esop cost (improvement of Rs201 crore in last two quarters).
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Apple iPhone output at China assembly plant in Zhengzhou reduced
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Apple on Sunday (local time) said that it has temporarily reduced iPhone 14 production because of COVID-19 restrictions at its assembly plant in China.
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Scientists come up with new technology to reduce potholes
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers have developed new "intelligent compaction" technology, which integrates into a road roller and can assess in real-time the quality of road base compaction. Improved road construction can reduce potholes and maintenance costs, and lead to safer, more resilient roads.
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