Jeholornis was a raven-sized bird that lived 120 million years ago, among the earliest examples of dinosaurs evolving into birds, in what's now China. The fossils that have been found are finely preserved but smashed flat, the result of layers of sediment being deposited over the years. That means that no one's been able to get a good look at Jeholornis's head. But in a new study, researchers digitally reconstructed a Jeholornis skull, revealing details about its eyes and brain that shed light on its vision and sense of smell.
Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of algae called Protocodium sinense which predates the origin of land plants and modern animals and provides new insight into the early diversification of the plant kingdom. Discovered at a site in China, this 541-million-year-old fossil is the first and oldest green alga from this era to be preserved in three dimensions, enabling the researchers to investigate its internal structure and identify the new specimen with unprecedented accuracy.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 14 (ANI/PRNewswire): Myntra, one of India's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle platforms' festive carnival, Big Fashion Festival (BFF) will be Live from 23 September. This festive fashion dhamaka will witness the platform offer access to more than 1.5 million styles from leading domestic and international brands, offering products across categories like fashion, lifestyle, home and beauty and personal care. Brands have planned more than 100 new launches as part of the festive proposition, known as BFF Specials, to woo the fashion forward customers, ahead of the event. Over 6 million unique customers are expected to shop during this mega festive carnival.
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI/PNN): With the widespread adoption of Fossil fuels, the world has experienced substantial advancement in overall industrial and economic growth. However, fossil fuels are limited and non-renewable sources of energy. Fossil fuel reserves are getting depleted due to rampant usage of fossil fuels, and according to a study, if the fossil fuels are burnt at the current rate, they will get entirely depleted by the 2060s. Apart from the fact that they are limited resources, burning fossil fuels causes air pollution that can have detrimental impacts on the health of living beings.
The Chinese “artificial sun” or the experimental advanced superconducting tokamak (EAST), has accomplished a continuous high-temperature plasma operation for 1,056 seconds in the most recent experiment, the longest time of operation of its kind in the world. Gong Xianzu is a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Plasma Physics (ASIPP); is in charge […]
New Delhi Sep 28 PTI The Delhi Pollution Control Committee DPCC has advised against using treated waste water in anti-smog guns for preventing dust suspension in active work zones It has also asked project proponents to deploy at least one anti-smog gun at construction and demolition sites measuring less than 20000 square meters and two such devices at sites measuring between 20000 sqm and 40000 sqm Sites having a built up area of 40000 sqm to 60000 sqm will require three anti-smog guns and those measuring 60000 sqm to 80000 will need four of them according to guidelines issued by the DPCC Anti-smog gun also called spray gun mist gun or water cannon is suitable for suppressing or settling down localised dust in a work-zone It is found to be suitable for controlling industrial dust in mining grinding coal or mineral handling and stone crushers Anti-smog guns customised for urban areas typically use 40 to 250 liters of water per minute This amount may vary depending upon their type and specifications Water to be used should be free from coliforms viruses and bacteria If necessary disinfection of water may be practiced Use of treated waste water is not advised in active work-zones where construction workers are expected to be present the guidelines read The DPCC advised agencies to obtain conventional electric supply to operate anti-smog guns wherever possible or use CNG and LPG-operated generator sets Fossil fuels should be used only in emergent conditions it said PTI GVS AQS AQS
The UN Health agency released a revised set of guidelines on air quality. Here’s everything about the leading topic of this year’s UN General Assembly. Air quality guidelines updated after 15 years According to the World Health Organization (WHO), poor air quality has several negative impacts on health. After all, it is getting out of […]
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