When the universe was only a tenth of its current age, its galaxies experienced a “growth spurt.” It was this period that the scientists in the ALPINE project focused on when they used the ALMA telescope of the European Organisation for Astronomical …Continue reading
Designing precision irrigation systems by calculating water consumption for trees
In 1995, the severe drought that devastated Spain left some farms using irrigation agriculture without water supplies. Though it has not happened again since, climate change increases the chance of this threat. For farmers growing annual crops, an occurrence such as this …Continue reading
Beating the heat: Novel passive cooling device for surfaces and enclosed spaces
If you have ever stepped into a car parked under the sun, you would be familiar with how hot it can get inside it. This occurs because although sunlight can pass through the transparent windows, the thermal radiation re-emitted by the interior …Continue reading
Indirect effects of the covid-19 pandemic coincide with a heavy mental health burden
The covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted by the disease, shows a new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. In a first-of-its-kind Australian mental health survey, researchers found that people in countries …Continue reading
Consuming high-sugar beverages while breastfeeding affects cognitive development in children: study
A diet high in sugar during adulthood is associated with weight gain, and has also been linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease. New research shows that when consumed by mothers during the breastfeeding period, a …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Second wave officially here
The numbers: As of Saturday evening, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan is 332,993. Over the past 24 hours, 807 cases have been registered. In total, there have been 6,806 deaths due to the virus, and 314,066 patients have …Continue reading
Previous infection with other types of coronaviruses may reduce severity of covid-19
Being previously infected with a coronaviruses that cause the “common cold” may decrease the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infections, according to results of a new study. Led by researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of …Continue reading
‘Pakistani Netflix’ set to be launched
The news: The Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a Pakistani version of Netflix. The online streaming service will be launched after it has been approved by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Pakistani Netflix: The Federal Minister for Science …Continue reading
How mobile apps grab our attention
As part of an international collaboration, Aalto University researchers have shown that our common understanding of what attracts visual attention to screens, in fact, does not transfer to mobile applications. Despite the widespread use of mobile phones and tablets in our everyday …Continue reading
Monitoring sleep positions for better rest
MIT researchers have developed a wireless, private way to monitor a person’s sleep postures — whether snoozing on their back, stomach, or sides — using reflected radio signals from a small device mounted on a bedroom wall. The device, called BodyCompass, is …Continue reading