Stephen Hawking’s black hole prediction finally comes true – why it’s a breakthrough for science | – The Times of India

Stephen Hawking’s black hole prediction finally comes true – why it’s a breakthrough for science | – The Times of India

Stephen Hawking, one of the most famous physicists in history, made a bold prediction in 1971 that the surface of a black hole, called its event horizon, can never shrink. For decades, this remained a theory without direct proof. Now, scientists using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO, have captured an event that confirms…

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Anxiety, depression and sleep meds may increase risk of rare neuro disease – The Times of India

Anxiety, depression and sleep meds may increase risk of rare neuro disease – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety, depression and sleep disorders may be associated with a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurological disorder, according to a new study recently published in JAMA Neurology.The study examined the use of anxiolytics (used to relieve anxiety), hypnotics and sedatives (used to…

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