Author: KAVIA M R

Japan: Japan has been struck with a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the sea. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning in three prefectures on Japan’s central west coast. Additionally, authorities warned that waves in the nearby prefectures of Niigata and Toyama could reach three meters high and issued tsunami warnings for those areas. Despite the cold, people were advised to evacuate by large letters flashing on public television, “EVACUATE.” “We realise your home, your belongings are all precious to you, but your lives are important above everything else. Run to the highest ground possible,” An NHK presenter urged affected viewers. People have…

China: Scientists have found that intermittent fasting leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight. Chinese researchers conducted a 62-day study on 25 obese volunteers who were enrolled in an intermittent energy restriction (IER) program, which entails careful calorie restriction and occasional fasting. In addition to losing an average of 7.6 kilograms (16.8 pounds), or 7.8 percent of their body weight, the study participants also showed changes in the composition of their gut flora and in the activity of brain regions linked to obesity. “Here we…

Japan: A recent study has discovered that individuals who have low objective sleep quality also have unfavourable physical health indicators, especially high blood pressure. The duration of the wake period, the frequency of awakenings, the amount of each sleep stage, and the total amount of sleep are all factors that contribute to objective sleep quality. EEG measurements were used to measure the quality of sleep for five nights at the homes of 100 adults, ages 30-59, in a comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. One way to capture an electrogram of the brain’s spontaneous…

United States: Researchers have found a novel method for eliminating cancer cells. When near-infrared light was used to stimulate aminocyanine molecules, the resulting synchronised vibrations were strong enough to rupture cancer cell membranes. Currently, synthetic dyes containing aminocyanine molecules are used in bioimaging. They are stable in water and have excellent cell surface adhesion, making them a popular choice for low-dosage cancer detection. The new strategy, according to the research team from Rice University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Texas, is a significant advancement over another type of molecular device that was previously developed that kills cancer and…

India: The capital of India is shrouded in a dense fog, with visibility in certain places being as little as 50 metres. At least thirty flights that were scheduled to arrive at or depart from Delhi Airport have experienced delays, and traffic on the roads is covered in mist, as per the report. Aircraft without CAT III, a navigation system that enables safe landings in low visibility, are those most at risk of lengthy flights. Passengers were also advised by airlines such as SpiceJet in India that there might be an impact on departures and arrivals from New Delhi. “While…

Australia: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under fire for showing a “lack of moral standing” after it blocked an Australian cricket player from supporting Gaza during a match. Before the first game against Pakistan earlier this month, Australia’s Usman Khawaja had the words “All lives are equal” and “Freedom is a human right” written in the colours of the Palestinian flag on his boots during a training session. In a post on X, Khawaja later said the ICC “told me I can’t wear my shoes on the field because they believe it’s a political statement under their guidelines.”…

South Africa: The opposition’s calls for the vote to be cancelled due to purported fraud have put the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) presidential election in jeopardy. The vote should not be accepted because it was tainted by “massive fraud,” according to five opposition candidates, one of whom is former provincial governor Moise Katumbi. A protest march against the results is scheduled for next Wednesday, and five other opposition leaders, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Mr. Denis Mukwege and former oil executive Mr. Martin Fayulu, have joined the call. The mineral-rich Central African nation had about 44 million registered…

United Kingdom: Researchers have created a vibrating tablet that induces feelings of fullness when swallowed before eating. The study, which has not yet been conducted on humans, demonstrates that pigs used the Vibes pill for 30 minutes of activity and, on average, ate nearly 40 percent less food in the next half hour than they did without the device. They also gained weight more slowly. The Vibrating Ingestible BioElectronic Stimulator is the full name of the pill, from which the name Vibes is an acronym. According to the research done on pigs, the vibrations cause the stomach’s stretch receptors to…

United States: Ikea, the largest furniture retailer in the world, has issued a warning, stating that the attacks by Yemeni rebels in the Red Sea may disrupt global trade, which could cause delays in deliveries and affect the availability of certain products. In response to the attacks by Houthi militants and their protests against the Israel-Gaza war, many major shipping companies stopped sending vessels through the Suez Canal. As a result, the largest furniture company in the world said it was “evaluating other supply options to secure the availability of our products.” Along with Evergreen, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd,…

United Kingdom: A report claims that, in rare instances, vocal cord paralysis may result from COVID’s effects on the nervous system. A SARS-CoV-2 infection caused an otherwise healthy teenage girl to experience breathing difficulties a few days later. Her vocal cords seemed to have been paralysed by COVID-19. For more than a year, the girl’s breathing was supported by a surgical tracheostomy, or opening in her windpipe beneath her voice box. Despite reports of the condition in adults, the authors state that this is the first case of vocal cord paralysis in a teenager following a COVID-19 diagnosis. “The virus…