Rumaisa Khusru

Articles by Rumaisa Khusru

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Earth-like atmospheres may be hard to find; uncommon on other planets [details]

According to a new study of known exoplanets, Earth-like characteristics on possibly habitable planets may be far fewer than previously thought.

Jun 24, 2021

Coffee consumption is linked to lower risk of developing chronic liver disease, shows data

Researchers found that coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic liver disease and dying from it.

Jun 24, 2021

Rashes, swelling after COVID vaccine no cause for concern; do not panic [details]

Researchers from the University of Connecticut find that reported reactions such as swellings and rashes have been exaggerated in the media and should not discourage getting the vaccine.

Jun 23, 2021

Scientists find how pancreatic cancer cells dodge treatment; What's next

Cancer cells can change to become resistant to therapies, making them notoriously difficult to fight and fatal. Researchers uncovered one of the backups that these cells use when exposed to cancer-killing medicines.

Jun 23, 2021

6.4% Europeans suffer from depression; Western Europeans more than the East, finds study

According to research held in 27 European countries , 6.4 percent of the European population suffers from depression.

Jun 22, 2021

Thin, flexible biosensors developed to make surgery safer and efficient

A study team created bio-inks for biosensors that could aid in the localization of crucial parts in tissues and organs during surgical procedures.

Jun 22, 2021

Wearing mask has its own side effects; Here are some

People who suffer from social anxiety may report heightened distress as a result of mask-wearing during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.

Jun 21, 2021

Safety features in airplane you didn't know about

New material found that can reduce jet engine sound by 80% to equal hair dryer's noise

The University of Bath has created an extremely light new material that can minimize airplane engine noise up to 80% and increase passenger comfort.

Jun 21, 2021

14th century victims of the Black Death plague buried in dignity with "considerable care" [Study]

It has long been thought that the majority of plague fatalities were buried individually; however, this has been difficult to ascertain until now.

Jun 18, 2021

How to overcome loneliness of Covid-19 isolation? A strong sense of purpose in life works [Study]

According to new research, those who felt a strong sense of purpose in life were less lonely during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Jun 18, 2021

Lightning, solar flares create entirely different impact on GPS satellites not observed previously [Study]

Solar flares emitted by the sun and thunderstorms formed on Earth have differing effects on the planet's ionosphere, which has ramifications for long-distance communications.

Jun 17, 2021

The spin of the Milky Way's galactic bar has slowed by a quarter since its formation

According to a new study, dark matter has slowed the spin of the Milky Way's galactic bar, which is made up of billions of grouped stars.

Jun 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines show immunity developing among infants; Trials among children still underway [Details]

Pre-clinical study suggests that immunising young infants may help minimise the spread of COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2021

New imaging technique could help pilots, drivers in foggy weather conditions; here's how [details]

By modulating the light source and demodulating them at the observer's end, Researchers find a way to improve the pictures taken during foggy days.

Jun 15, 2021

New treatment stops increase of Alzheimer's disease in monkeys, human trials soon

A new CpG ODN therapy induces immune defense cells to swallow misshapen proteins, which are known to destroy surrounding brain cells as part of Alzheimer's disease.

Jun 15, 2021

Indonesia could be dengue-free; effective mosquito hack significantly lowers cases [details]

Dengue reduced by 77% in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, where Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes were discharged.

Jun 14, 2021

Vegan Spider Silk: Will it be an effective alternative to single-use plastics

Researchers have developed a plant-based and sustainable material that could replace single-use plastics in a wide range of consumer products, including vaccine manufacturing.

Jun 14, 2021

Whales synchronize their deep dives to avoid predators [Study]

Through great diving synchronization, groups of beaked whales lessen predator attacks, according to a study.

Jun 12, 2021

Whales being tracked from space using satellite images, counting to begin soon

High-resolution satellite photos could be helpful for counting whale populations for conservation purposes.