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Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets
“Four minutes is too long.” Some of Chris Zuo’s itchy results after his session with the mosquitoes. David L. Hu That’s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me along with…
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Teens suffer the most from e‑bike incidents – are stricter rules the answer?
E-bikes and e-scooters are in the spotlight again. That’s because Queensland, as part of a parliamentary inquiry, is pushing for the nation’s most comprehensive review of the use and safety…
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‘Disaster inertia’: why must NZ keep relearning the same lessons from extreme events?
In the aftermath of another summer of weather disasters, there were headlines about a “growing gap” between recovery efforts and preparation for climate change impacts. There were calls for a…
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Cyclone Narelle: ‘compact’, dangerous and unusually predictable
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast some 350 kilometres northeast of Cooktown. Formed in the Coral Sea, Narelle…
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Gender conformity starts young – and boys and girls fall in line in different ways
Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be “man enough” or “woman enough” in the eyes of others. And research has shown this pressure can have personal and social…
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Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans.…
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Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth
Demand for copper is surging because of demand from new technologies, but suppliers are struggling to keep up, and they are likely to fall further behind in the coming years,…
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Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping
In October 1948, a thick haze rolled into Donora, Pennsylvania, a steel town in the Monongahela Valley, south of Pittsburgh. For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter –…
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Zero Customs Duty Boosts Nuclear Project Viability in India
In a significant move to enhance the viability of nuclear power projects in India, the government has announced a zero customs duty on imports essential for these initiatives. This strategic…
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India Boosts Nuclear Power Capacity with New Projects
India is propelling its nuclear energy ambitions forward, with a current installed capacity of 8,780 megawatts (MW) spread across 24 nuclear power plants. The nation has demonstrated significant growth in…
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Ayush Ministry Partners with CISF for Enhanced Wellness Programs
In a landmark initiative to bolster preventive healthcare and overall well-being among security personnel, the Ministry of Ayush has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Industrial…
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India Achieves Record Auction of 200 Mineral Blocks in 2025-26
In a remarkable feat, India’s mineral sector has set a new record in the financial year 2025-26 with the auction of 200 mineral blocks—the highest number ever auctioned in a…
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Rs. 760 Crore Investment Boosts Haryana’s Fisheries Sector
The Haryana government’s fisheries sector is set for a significant transformation with a financial infusion of Rs. 760.87 crore from the Department of Fisheries. This investment, part of the Pradhan…
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Indian Railways Achieves Record Safety Improvements
The Indian Railways has made significant strides in enhancing passenger safety over the years, resulting in a remarkable decrease in train accidents. A report presented by Union Minister for Railways,…
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India Advances Gene Therapy with New Regulatory Guidelines
India is ramping up its efforts in gene therapy through enhanced regulatory frameworks aimed at ensuring safety, ethics, and compliance. Important government bodies, including the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation…
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