New round of talks on global plastic pollution treaty underway in Nairobi
Negotiators from around the world gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday for fresh talks over a landmark international treaty to combat plastic pollution.
IBNS•Nov 14, 2023
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Artificial intelligence may speed heart attack diagnosis and treatment: Study
Technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and electrocardiogram (EKG) testing for patients having a heart attack decreased the time to diagnose and send patients for treatment by almost 10 minutes, according to results of a late-breaking science study conducted in a hospital in Taiwan and presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
IBNS•Nov 14, 2023
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Sri Lanka, no casualty
An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit Sri Lanka on Tuesday, as per data released by India's National Center for Seismology.
IBNS•Nov 14, 2023
Study shows reducing sodium intake lowered blood pressure in as little as one week
Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.
IBNS•Nov 12, 2023
Earthquake hits Fiji Islands region, Papua New Guinea
Beijing/IBNS/UNI: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Fiji Islands region at 2:39 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
IBNS•Nov 12, 2023
The Asiatic wildcat has long been overlooked in conservation priorities, says wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia on the understudied species
The Asiatic wildcat, also known as the Indian desert cat, faces threats such as hybridisation of the species with the domestic cat, roadkills and expansion of infrastructure projects that fragments its habitat. In conversation with Mongabay-India correspondent Shuchita Jha, wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia who has been studying the Asiatic wildcat for over a decade discusses why the species hasn’t been a focal point in conservation priorities and possible ways to conserve the species.
IBNS•Nov 12, 2023
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake strikes Delhi-NCR, no casualty
An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter Scale hit the Delhi-NCR region on Saturday (November 11, 2023).
IBNS•Nov 11, 2023
Updated guidelines on COVID-19 revise risk of hospitalisation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on COVID-19 treatment, with revised recommendations for non-severe cases of the disease.
IBNS•Nov 11, 2023
Iceland: Authorities declare state of emergency after 800 earthquakes reported within 14 hours
Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes hit the nation, triggering fears of a volcanic eruption, media reports said.
IBNS•Nov 11, 2023
FDA approves first chikungunya vaccine for people over 18
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for people above 18 and older at increased risk of exposure to the mosquito-borne virus.
IBNS•Nov 11, 2023
WFUNA Foundation India, Youth of India Foundation drive to boost renewable energy initiatives in Sikkim
In an event poised to shape the future of renewable energy, the WFUNA Foundation and Youth of India Foundation recently hosted a panel discussion titled 'Youth Accelerating Tripling-Up Renewables' at the Sikkim Manipal University.
IBNS•Nov 10, 2023
Immediate bystander CPR a lifeline during cardiac arrest, says Indo-Canadian doctor
More than 90% of sudden cardiac arrest victims will not survive without intervention, with each minute lacking cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) diminishing survival rates by 7%, said noted Indo-Canadian paediatric cardiologist Tapas Mondal.
IBNS•Nov 10, 2023
One in three nonmelanoma skin cancer deaths linked to working outdoors, says WHO-ILO report
Nearly one in every three deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun, according to a joint report released on Wednesday by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
IBNS•Nov 09, 2023
Delhi ministers hold meeting with experts over pollution issue, bans entry of app-based cab from other states
New Delhi/IBNS: As the Air Quality deteriorates in the national capital, Delhi ministers-- Gopal Rai and Atishi-Wednesday held a meeting with experts from IIT Kanpur and CII regarding "artificial rain" to reduce pollution here.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
Assam: Seasonal solar fence to protect paddy from wild elephants in crop fields
‘Ready-to-be-harvested’ paddy spread over 20 hectares of cropland at Maliata area near Mirza in Kamrup district of Assam has been protected from a herd of wild elephant through the installation of a seasonal single-wire solar-powered fence in a collaborative initiative of Aaranyak and WWF.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
UNEP report alerts fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
Delhi: Air quality plunges into 'severe' category, AQI crosses 400 marks at various places
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi continues to reel under the "severe category" as the overall air quality index recorded at 418 on Wednesday morning.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
Data reveals 2023 is virtually certain to be warmest year on record
New data suggests that 2023 is 'virtually certain to be the warmest year on record.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
Mission to Sun: India's Aditya-L1's HEL1OS captures first glimpse of solar flares
India's first solar exploratory mission spacecraft Aditya-L1, which is continuing its journey to land at the sun-earth L1 point, has captured the first glimpse of solar flares.
IBNS•Nov 08, 2023
Days after massive earthquake kills 157, another one hits Nepal today; tremors felt in Delhi
Kathmandu/New Delhi/IBNS: Days after the massive earthquake in Nepal that killed 157 and injured many, the Himalayan country was hit by another 5.6 magnitude quake on Monday and tremors of which were felt in neighbouring India's Delhi and NCR.
IBNS•Nov 06, 2023
4.5 magnitude earthquake tremors jolt Delhi-NCR; epicentre in Nepal
New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR on Friday late night.
IBNS•Nov 04, 2023
Delhi air pollution extremely worrying: LG VK Saxena
New Delhi/IBNS: As severe air pollution continues to grapple the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena called a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday evening to take stock of the situation.
IBNS•Nov 03, 2023
Delhi pollution hits severe mark, schools shut for 2 days
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Thursday announced to shut all primary schools in the national capital for two days owing to a sudden dip in Delhi's air quality.
IBNS•Nov 03, 2023
'My daughter warned by teacher today....': US envoy Eric Garcetti on Delhi pollution
New Delhi: United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the pollution levels in Delhi reminded him of his upbringing in Los Angeles, “where the air was the most polluted air anywhere in America,” news agency ANI reported.
IBNS•Nov 02, 2023
Novel therapeutic formulation developed for improved treatment of Indian red scorpion sting
New Delhi: A breakthrough therapeutic drug formulation (TDF) has been developed to combat the toxicity caused by Indian red scorpion venom, offering a significant advancement in the clinical treatment of scorpion sting patients, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
IBNS•Nov 01, 2023
Ontarians six months and older can get free flu shot, new COVID-19 vaccines from today
Toronto/IBNS: Ontarians will be able to receive free flu shots and the new COVID-19 vaccine, approved by Health Canada, at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the province starting Monday.
IBNS•Oct 30, 2023
Death toll from Hurricane Otis in south Mexico climbs to 39
Mexico City/IBNS/UNI: The death toll from Hurricane Otis has risen to 39 in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, with 10 people reported missing, the Mexican government said on Saturday.
IBNS•Oct 29, 2023
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers can accelerate retreat: Reports
A new Antarctic ice sheet modelling study from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers is making them lose ice faster.
IBNS•Oct 28, 2023
UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good
Experts with deep experience across government, the private sector, technology, civil society, and academia have been tasked with supporting UN efforts to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for the greater good of humanity.
IBNS•Oct 27, 2023
Kolkata: PG medical student dies of dengue at SSKM Hospital
A post-graduate medical student, identified as Animesh Machi, died on Friday in the SSKM Hospital, where he was a student, after suffering from mosquito-borne disease - dengue- official sources said.
IBNS•Oct 27, 2023
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