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IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

Questions were raised about Britain’s most eminent fertility doctor yesterday after it emerged two children whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician. DNA tests reportedly revealed the two seemingly unrelated adults were both conceived using sperm donated by a senior lab technician who worked one floor above Patrick Steptoe’s fertility clinic at Oldham Hospital. …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Nobel Prize-winning scientist reveals the gruesome way deadly 'mirror bacteria' could take over the human body - as scientists call for an urgent halt on all research on it

Daily Mail

The idea of a deadly artificial bacteria taking over the human body might sound like something from the next season of The Last of Us. It might sound like something out of The Last of Us but scientists now warn that a deadly 'mirror bacteria' could take over the human body A Nobel Prize-winning scientist has revealed how deadly 'mirror …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Scientist who helped design breathalysers is banned for drink driving after failing a roadside test

Daily Mail

A scientist who helped design breathalysers to catch drunken motorists has himself been banned for drink driving after failing a roadside breath test. Lacey, who is now retired from his tech company Tilekiln Tech Consultants Ltd, told the court how he helped design breathalysers when he was working. Retired Dr Richard Lacey, 70, who helped design breathalysers, mounted a roundabout …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder avoids jail in UK

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A computer scientist who falsely …

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Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto avoids jail for contempt of court after breaching a High Court order

Daily Mail

A computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto has been handed a suspended sentence for contempt of court after breaching a court order. Dr Craig Wright lost a legal battle against Crypto Open Patent Alliance, a non-profit group including cryptocurrency firms, earlier this year over claims he was the man behind the pseudonym. In March, a …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED - as scientist claims he has a simple explanation for sightings of the mythical beast

Daily Mail

An expert who has spent 50 years probing the Nessie phenomenon has delivered his devastating verdict on the monster – that people are actually seeing swans. Naturalist Adrian Shine said people spotting 'long-necked' creatures on Loch Ness were actually misidentifying waterbirds in calm conditions. Pictured: a composite image of different parts of a swan Naturalist Adrian Shine said people spotting …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Biomarkers are critical tools in early diagnosis of tumours, says scientist

The Hindu

Biomarkers such as glutamine have emerged as critical tools in the early diagnosis and monitoring of tumours, said Jithender Reddy, senior scientist at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. He was speaking at a Faculty Development Programme on ‘NMR of Small Molecules for Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications’ organised by GITAM Deemed to be University’s Faculty Development Centre on Friday. He …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Eco-tourism to promote local tribal produce in Erode

The Hindu

District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara recently inspected the eco-tourism shop, vertical farming initiative and tribal huts, established at the MYRADA centre in Arepalayam, near Hasanur, on Kollegal Main Road in the hill area. Aimed at promoting local tribal produce and raising awareness about sustainable agriculture, ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, MYRADA, Gobichettipalayam, launched the “My Dhimbam Eco-Tourism,” project with funding …

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1 week, 5 days ago

From Lab to Love: Scientist Couple's unique wedding invite goes viral, netizens react

India TV News

As the wedding season unfolds, various videos and photographs related to the wedding functions, preparations and events are frequently shared on social media. Recently, one such invitation went viral for its unique format, resembling a research paper, earning a lot of praise for its uniqueness. This unique wedding card was shared on the Twitter account @AgBioWorld and belongs to Agriculture …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award

Hindustan Times

Veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth’ for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme. Madhav Gadgil chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel in 2011O) The annual award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognizes trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and planet. The other awardees are Sonia Guajajara, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

JNU scientist Anand Ranganathan and team make pathbreaking discovery for Covid-19 and Malaria treatment

Op India

In a pathbreaking study, Jawaharlal Nehru University scientists Dr Anand Ranganathan, Professor Shailja Singh and their team including Russian researchers have found that human protein hsp70 can be crucial in the treatment of COVID-19 and Malaria. Published in the prestigious International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, the study, led by Dr Anand Ranganathan and Shailja Singh of JNU’s Special Centre for …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

AI scientist Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs introduces 3D image generator

The Hindu

A spatial intelligence AI company called World Labs has introduced an AI media converter to turn images such as AI-generated pictures, photos, or even classical art pieces into “3D worlds” that users can interact with or explore. Led by AI scientist Fei-Fei Li, World Labs says it is building Large World Models and wants to generate in 3D for use …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

How careers in Life Sciences can extend beyond the lab

The Hindu

That was a great shot.” Later, a fellow badminton player asked, “What do you do? Typically, a STEM graduate pursuing an advanced degree in the Sciences studies particular topics in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or Maths in depth and undertakes an original research project. However, their options extend beyond these fields, with various opportunities in marketing, sales, logistics, management, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Are we living in a simulation? Scientist claims we all chose at BIRTH to become characters in an advanced AI world

Daily Mail

In classic blockbuster film 'The Matrix', humans are enslaved by AI because it wants our body heat to power its computers. The so-called 'simulation theory' is popular with other figures including Elon Musk, who said the odds that we're living in a 'base reality' – the real universe as opposed to a simulated one – are 'one in billions'. 'We …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

When Jagadish Chandra Bose proved science fiction wasn't just a white man's game

India Today

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk causing ‘trouble’ in Royal Society: Oxford Scientist resigns over ‘Bond Villain’ drama

Hindustan Times

The Royal Society finds itself at the center of controversy after Oxford scientist Prof Dorothy Bishop resigned in protest over Elon Musk's continued fellowship at the prestigious institution. Oxford scientist quits over Musk’s fellowship Professor Dorothy Bishop, a developmental neuropsychologist and expert in children’s communication disorders, recently stepped down from her Royal Society fellowship. The Oxford emeritus shared that having …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk causing ‘trouble’ in Royal Society: Oxford Scientist resigns over ‘Bond Villain’ drama

Hindustan Times

The Royal Society finds itself at the center of controversy after Oxford scientist Prof Dorothy Bishop resigned in protest over Elon Musk's continued fellowship at the prestigious institution. Oxford scientist quits over Musk’s fellowship Professor Dorothy Bishop, a developmental neuropsychologist and expert in children’s communication disorders, recently stepped down from her Royal Society fellowship. The Oxford emeritus shared that having …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Netflix fans rave over 'miraculous, must-see' film about 'heroes we're all indebted to' as emotional scenes move them to tears

Daily Mail

Netflix fans are raving over 'miraculous, must-see' film as James Norton's latest movie Joy takes the top spot on the streaming site. Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's first 'test-tube baby,' and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Pioneers'; 'What a marvellous watch I am a sobbing …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cognitive scientist Gary Marcus says AI must be regulated. He has a plan.

Live Mint

Cognitive scientist, author and entrepreneur Gary Marcus was an early and vocal critic of large language models, arguing their limitations were far greater than many people thought. “The hype has led the average person to think these things are magic, but they’re not," said Marcus, a professor emeritus at New York University who founded Geometric Intelligence in 2014. “One of …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

NASA scans discover abandoned Cold War-era ‘secret city’ under Greenland's ice sheet; Here's what scientists expect next

Hindustan Times

An abandoned “city” from the Cold War has been discovered beneath the ice in a radar image captured by NASA scientists in Greenland. The deserted city belongs to Camp Century, a military installation constructed in 1959 after excavating a network of tunnels below the Greenland ice sheet's near-surface layer. Here's what researchers expect next with NASA discovery The goal of …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Eminent missile scientist Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi appointed as new chief of BrahMos Aerospace

India TV News

Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi, emminent missile scientist, has been appointed as the new chief of the BrahMos Aerospace. Notably, the BrahMos Aerospace is a joint aerospace and defense corporation of India and Russia. The company currently manufactures BrahMos missile which has a range of 800 km and can travel at a speeds of Mach 2.8. In January 2022, India and …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Scientist Jaiteerth Joshi takes charge as new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace

India Today

Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi has been appointed as the new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace, the organisation behind the world's most potent supersonic cruise missile system. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dr Joshi has made significant contributions to missile technology, non-destructive testing, and the professional skill development of industry experts. Beyond his contributions to missile systems, Dr Joshi …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, clinical scientist who played a critical role in the global fight against tuberculosis and Covid-19, was honoured with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations lifetime achievement award at a ceremony hosted by the University of Hyderabad. Dr Swaminathan, delivering the golden jubilee distinguished lecture at the UoH, she shared her perspectives from decades of work in …

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1 month ago

Chinese scientist wins global award for research into safe drinking water

China Daily

Chinese scientist Qu Jiuhui wins the Sustainability Award 2024 of the Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation for his outstanding research and development in the field of safe drinking water in San Francisco on Wednesday, the Chinese Academy of Sciences said in a statement on its website. Chinese scientist Qu Jiuhui won the Sustainability Award 2024 of the Nobel Sustainability Trust Foundation …

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IVF guru, a lab scientist and questions over two babies whose parents attended his clinic were secretly fathered by the same lab technician

Nobel Prize-winning scientist reveals the gruesome way deadly 'mirror bacteria' could take over the human body - as scientists call for an urgent halt on all research on it

Scientist who helped design breathalysers is banned for drink driving after failing a roadside test

Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder avoids jail in UK

Computer scientist who falsely claimed to be Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto avoids jail for contempt of court after breaching a High Court order

Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED - as scientist claims he has a simple explanation for sightings of the mythical beast

Biomarkers are critical tools in early diagnosis of tumours, says scientist

Eco-tourism to promote local tribal produce in Erode

From Lab to Love: Scientist Couple's unique wedding invite goes viral, netizens react

Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award

JNU scientist Anand Ranganathan and team make pathbreaking discovery for Covid-19 and Malaria treatment

AI scientist Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs introduces 3D image generator

How careers in Life Sciences can extend beyond the lab

Are we living in a simulation? Scientist claims we all chose at BIRTH to become characters in an advanced AI world

When Jagadish Chandra Bose proved science fiction wasn't just a white man's game

Elon Musk causing ‘trouble’ in Royal Society: Oxford Scientist resigns over ‘Bond Villain’ drama

Elon Musk causing ‘trouble’ in Royal Society: Oxford Scientist resigns over ‘Bond Villain’ drama

Netflix fans rave over 'miraculous, must-see' film about 'heroes we're all indebted to' as emotional scenes move them to tears

Cognitive scientist Gary Marcus says AI must be regulated. He has a plan.

NASA scans discover abandoned Cold War-era ‘secret city’ under Greenland's ice sheet; Here's what scientists expect next

Eminent missile scientist Dr Jaiteerth Raghavendra Joshi appointed as new chief of BrahMos Aerospace

Scientist Jaiteerth Joshi takes charge as new Chief of BrahMos Aerospace

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

Chinese scientist wins global award for research into safe drinking water