Author Archives: Nidhi Goyal

About Nidhi Goyal

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

Rayton Solar: New Super-Efficient Solar Panels

Given the pace at which the renewable energy sector is rising, it is believed that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered. Companies are spending billions of dollars in the solar industry and thousands of…

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Acid Reflux Drug Linked to Increased Stomach Cancer Risk

According to research published in the journal Gut, prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) could double a person’s risk of developing stomach cancer. (PPIs) are used to suppress acid production in the stomach. Worldwide,…

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Researchers Observe a Protein Conducting Electricity

Scientists are totally baffled by this completely unpredictable discovery: They caught one particular protein conducting electricity. Proteins, which are the building blocks for cells, are considered to be inert organic matter. However, researchers at Arizona State…

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Bardarbunga, Iceland’s Largest Volcano, Threatens Eruption

Iceland’s largest volcano, Bardarbunga, is hidden under the ice cap of the Vatnajökull, one of Europe’s largest glaciers. The 6,590-ft. volcano has been rocked by a series of earthquakes over the last several days. The…

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Transparent Solar Cells Turn Windows Into Solar Panels

Worldwide, solar energy technology is growing day by day, becoming both cheaper and more efficient. With record-setting solar farms, it is the cheapest source of energy in many countries. When we think of solar panels,…

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Souvenaid: Nutrient Drink May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is rising fast. Currently, more than 5.5 million people are affected by this form of dementia in the United States alone. There is currently no cure…

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Corals Eat Plastic Because It Tastes Good to Them

The problem of plastic pollution is severe. Each year, about 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans. And thousands of marine animals are killed after ingesting plastic or getting entangled in it.…

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Inflatable Habitat Will Orbit the Moon

Aerospace companies Bigelow Aerospace and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) have announced plans to launch a large space capsule that will eventually help astronauts plan for future space exploration missions. By 2022, this inflatable habitat will orbit…

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China Shuts Down Factories to Fight Air Pollution

Rapid, large-scale industrial and domestic development has resulted in the world’s deadliest outdoor air pollution in China. But after decades of doing little to tackle pollution, China has finally cracked down on the problem. In…

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Magic Mushrooms May Help Treat Depression

A special ingredient found in magic mushrooms may treat people with depression by “resetting” the brain. The ingredient in question is called psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic prodrug compound produced by more than…

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