27 million tons of nanoplastics found in the North Atlantic Ocean, capable of devastating marine life and penetrating the human body | – The Times of India

27 million tons of nanoplastics found in the North Atlantic Ocean, capable of devastating marine life and penetrating the human body | – The Times of India

A study by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) and Utrecht University has revealed that the North Atlantic Ocean contains approximately 27 million tons of nanoplastics — microscopic plastic particles smaller than one micrometer. These tiny plastics, invisible to the naked eye, pose serious threats not only to marine ecosystems but also to…

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Mysterious ‘zombie star’ speeds through the Milky Way at 177,000 km/h, capable of ripping human atoms; origin remains unknown | – The Times of India

Mysterious ‘zombie star’ speeds through the Milky Way at 177,000 km/h, capable of ripping human atoms; origin remains unknown | – The Times of India

In a stunning cosmological find, astronomers saw an ultra-massive and magnetic stellar remnant speeding through our galaxy at record speed. Called a “zombie star,” the object—properly known as SGR 0501+4516—is moving through the Milky Way at over 110,000 miles per hour (177,000 km/h). Even more dramatic is the star’s fatal magnetic field capable of ripping…

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Another pandemic scare? Chinese scientists discover new bat coronavirus capable of infecting humans – The Times of India

Another pandemic scare? Chinese scientists discover new bat coronavirus capable of infecting humans – The Times of India

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. (Picture credit: DALL-E) A new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission has been discovered by a team of Chinese researchers, raising concerns about possible future spillover events. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, was found to use the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, the virus…

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‘Maybe I wasn’t capable enough …’: Wriddhiman Saha reflects on India exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘Maybe I wasn’t capable enough …’: Wriddhiman Saha reflects on India exit | Cricket News – The Times of India

Wriddhiman Saha. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has opened up about his departure from the national team in 2022, stating that it was not an injustice but a decision based on team needs. The 40-year-old played his final match at Eden Gardens in Bengal’s Ranji…

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‘We’re capable of so much more’: Gulf Giants’ Mark Adair reflects on team’s performance in ILT20 | Cricket News – Times of India

‘We’re capable of so much more’: Gulf Giants’ Mark Adair reflects on team’s performance in ILT20 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: International League T20 (ILT20) side Gulf Giants bowling all-rounder Mark Adair reflected on his team’s resilient performance despite suffering a six-wicket defeat against the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 Season 3 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium. Despite the setback, Adair highlighted the unwavering commitment and positive outlook within the Gulf Giants camp.Adair…

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