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How did ancient Roman engineers make water flow uphill? The ingenious technology behind their aqueducts
Roman engineers had advanced water transport systems, including aqueducts and inverted siphons, to navigate challenging terrains. By leveraging gravitational forces and elevation variations, they effectively redirected water across valleys and uphill. Additionally, they incorporated mechanical innovations like Archimedes screws and water wheels, complemented by pumps that facilitated the transport of water under pressure, significantly enhancing water management throughout the Roman Empire.
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encounters
African elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from Radboud University, analyzing 19 years of GPS data from Botswana, shows that extended dry spells, lasting about a year, force these majestic animals to abandon parched water sources and seek sustenance near villages.
A Star that keeps dying? Scientists shocked by cosmic explosion defying all expectations
Longest gamma ray burst ever: Scientists have spotted a strange cosmic explosion. This gamma-ray burst repeated several times in a day. Typically, these bursts happen only once when a star dies. NASA's Fermi telescope and the Einstein Probe detected the unusual activity. Observations reveal the burst originated far beyond our Milky Way galaxy.
A new state of consciousness has been found and it’s got something to do with dreams
A new study reveals that lucid dreaming is a distinct state of consciousness, not just a blend of wakefulness and sleep. Researchers identified unique brain activity patterns, including increased gamma waves in the right precuneus and beta waves in temporal and parietal lobes. These findings suggest enhanced communication between brain regions, offering insights into consciousness and potential therapeutic applications.
You won't believe this! Scientists say this is the exact day the universe will end
Scientists in the Netherlands have found out when the universe will end, much earlier than we thought, but still very far in the future. They say even stars that are already "dead" like white dwarfs and neutron stars will slowly disappear over time.
What is the 'Kilimanjaro Diet'? Is the new secret to long life emerging from Tanzania?
The Kilimanjaro diet, inspired by traditional Tanzanian foods like okra, plantains, and mbege, has shown promise in reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. A recent study found that it outperformed a typical Western diet in improving health markers. Though Tanzania is not yet a Blue Zone, this diet could be the next big secret to longevity and disease prevention.
Intriguing Discovery: Water found in Protoplanetary System with James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapors within the inner disk of a nascent planetary system called PDS 70, located 370 light-years away, which could potentially provide the ideal environment for the formation of Earth-like rocky planets. PDS 70 contains two disks of gas and dust, separated by a gap of 5 billion miles, harboring two known gas giant planets, and a third in its formative stages.
Everything, including black holes, will eventually evaporate: Study
Researchers at Radboud University have found new particles can be created far beyond the event horizon of black holes. The Michael Wondrak, Walter van Suijlekom, and Heino Falcke study combined techniques from physics, astronomy and mathematics to examine what happens when particle pairs are created in a black hole's surroundings.
Social media ads data employed to gauge AC buying behaviour worldwide
Sibel Eker, assistant professor of system dynamics at Radboud University, said that the data that they looked at showed that globally, middle aged, highly educated, married, or cohabiting males, as well as parents of small children, tended to express more online interest in AC units.
Building blocks of life found in comet by NASA researchers
While until recently, scientists thought that the formation of amino acids like glycine required energy, setting clear constraints to the environment in which it can be formed, the current findings suggest that these protein building blocks can form long before stars.
Younger Covid-19 patients also at risk of long-term health problems; flu shots may offer some protection
According to a study, hydroxychloroquine failed to protect healthcare workers from becoming infected.
This is why Covid-19 could be life-threatening for some patients
“It looks like this virus has one big trick,” said Shane Crotty, a professor in the Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology in California.
BCG vaccine safe for elderly, can protect against respiratory infections: Study
However the study, published in the journal Cell, cautioned that it is unclear whether the vaccine can prevent COVID-19 in the older sections of the population.
Nations with mandatory TB vaccines show fewer coronavirus deaths: Study
With nearly 900,000 cases and 45,000 deaths, the world is struggling to control Covid-19.
Another reason to go electric: EVs produce less carbon dioxide than petrol vehicles
This would reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 1.5 gigatonnes per year.
Surge in Indian applicants for master’s in AI at overseas universities
The number of applications from prospective Indian students has doubled and even trebled in some cases in the past one year alone, according to officials at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon, KU Leuven, etc.
Decoded: Why it is hard to resist Facebook
Finding it difficult to stay off Facebook? This is what you need to know.
Beware! Online candy games make kids eat more
After playing a game with an embedded food advertisement, children ate 55 per cent more candy.
Volkswagen spent two years trying to hide a big security flaw
Thousands of cars from a host of manufacturers have spent years at risk of electronic car- hacking, according to expert research.
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