Astronomers Reveal First ‘Groundbreaking’ Image of Milky Way’s Black Hole 2022
For the first time, humanity has stared into the dark heart of unfathomable chaos at the center of the Milky Way and brought its shadowy form into focus. The object…
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The European Union is Interested in Building an IT Connect Platform
The European Union (EU) has expressed interest in setting up an 'IT Connect Platform' with Bangladesh to facilitate information exchange for IT professionals. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley expressed…
At what risk are Ukraine’s nuclear power plants
Russia invaded Ukraine last Thursday morning in the traditional manner, blocking all talks and negotiations. So far, hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in Russian military strikes on the…
Nanoparticles can translate chemical signals from bacteria to yeast
Particles that facilitate communication from one type of cell to another could have applications in medicine and agriculture Electron microscope image of an E. coli cell dividing Specially designed nanoparticles…
Would Vladimir Putin really use nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine hasn't gone to plan and has led to an economic backlash from the West. If Russian president Vladimir Putin feels backed into a corner, there is…
Elephant seals seem to have precise mental maps for navigating home
Northern elephant seals seem to know how far they have travelled and when they need to head back towards the beaches where they breed An adult female elephant seal on…
Aid agencies warn of humanitarian emergency in Ukraine
Infections, lack of clean water and loss of healthcare are among the dangers facing Ukrainian people, with some hospitals already out of oxygen Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing a…
Europe rethinks its energy strategy after Russia’s attack on Ukraine
About 40 per cent of Europe’s gas comes from Russia, but the European Union is expected to release a new energy strategy to reduce its reliance on Russian imports The…
Female mammals that suckle another’s young have more offspring
Mammals that share their milk produce more offspring over the course of the year – and the benefits are even greater than those seen when nursing mothers are supported in other…
Photosynthesis rates are increasing globally due to rising CO2 levels
An analysis of plants at 68 sites around the world finds evidence that rates of photosynthesis have risen since the year 2000 Since the early 2000s, the growing level of…
