Author Archives: Nidhi Goyal

About Nidhi Goyal

Nidhi is a gold medalist Post Graduate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.

Anti-Insulin Protein Helps Queen Ants to Live 5 Times Longer Than Staff

A new study by New York University researchers has discovered an insulin-suppressing protein that can result in extending the lifespan of some ants. Unique opportunity to study how ageing and reproduction can be disconnected For…

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Researchers Use Crab Shells To Develop a Sustainable Zinc Battery

The demand for energy storage is accelerating as the world leans towards renewables and electric vehicles for transport. Conventional batteries such as lithium-ion are widespread in use today due to their superior energy density and…

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Researchers Produce Ultra-Thin Solar Cells from Non-Toxic Material, With the Strongest Light Absorption

Photovoltaics (PV), also called solar cells are vital for the green energy transition. Seen on rooftops and solar farms, these silicon-based solar cells are the most efficient source of generating electricity from sunlight. However, these photovoltaic solar…

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There is a Link Between Blood Type and Risk of Having a Stroke before Age 60

A new study by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) suggests that people with type-A blood may be at a higher risk for early onset stroke. Researchers found blood type may…

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MIT designed Mars Oxygen Factory Extracts First Oxygen from Red Planet

As scientists are planning to make Mars habitable, they will have to arrange for necessities for their survival. The most basic and important thing will be the Oxygen we breathe here on Earth. However, conditions…

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Sugar Kills the Gut Bacteria That Protects Against Obesity and Diabetes

Numerous studies have shown that the consumption of diets with high-sugar content leads to obesity and metabolic disorders. But to what extent the role gut microbes play here was not clear so far. Now, a novel…

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Chinese Astronauts Successfully Grew Rice in Tiangong Space Station

For providing fresh food to astronauts in space, scientists are conducting many plant experiments. Astronauts can’t live off freeze-dried food for extended space journeys. So, scientists are working on everything from cultivated meat to growing…

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The World’s First Brain Implant to Stop Binge Eating Shows Promising Results

If you have an irresistible desire to eat specific foods, rest assured that you are not alone. Although these hard-to-ignore food cravings are common, they can lead to overeating, snacking on unhealthful foods, and negative…

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The Spine-Like Floating Device Generates Power Using Ocean Waves

We need to find better ways to generate power rather than burning fossil fuels which result in the emission of harmful gases into the environment. One such way could be the ocean, which is full of…

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DNA from ‘Immortal’ Jellyfish May Help In Preventing Human Aging

Researchers in Spain have successfully unlocked the genetic code of a jellyfish known for its ability to cheat death. Known as immortal jellyfish, this marine animal can turn its biological clock backward by repeatedly reverting…

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