Environment

Iceland orders evacuations after volcanic eruption

Volcano erupts in Iceland

A new volcano erupted on Thursday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023. Aug 23, 2024
Flood situation in Tripura worsens, death toll rises to 10, over 34,000 people in camps

Tripura Flood Crisis Escalates: Death Toll Rises, Thousands Displaced

The northeastern Indian state of Tripura is struggling with a worsening flood situation, with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people seeking refuge in 331 relief camps across all eight districts.The incessant heavy rains since Monday have wreaked havoc in the state, causing landslides and drowning incidents that have claimed lives and injured people. Aug 22, 2024
Study discovers gene that can prevent autism

ASD Breakthrough: Gene Discovery Sheds New Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified a gene, Astrotactin 2 (ASTN2), that could potentially prevent autism. Defects in the ASTN2 protein disrupt neural circuitry in the cerebellum, affecting children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The absence of ASTN2 in mice led to autism-like behaviors and changes in the cerebellum, reinforcing its role in cognitive functions. Future research will focus on examining human cerebellar cells with ASTN2 mutations and investigating other autism-linked genes. Aug 18, 2024
Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday. Aug 12, 2024
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