Kasturi Das
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She’s Got It
A growing FemTech market in Asia is empowering women to manage their reproductive health.
Deadlier Than COVID-19, Dengue Puts Survivors At Higher Risk Of Health Issues
Dengue survivors are 55 percent more likely to experience heart complications than those who recovered from COVID-19.
Great White Sharks May Inspire Faster Planes And Boats
Denticles on sharks' skin help reduce friction, allowing them to swim with great efficiency at different speeds.
Climate Change Is Making Cyclones More Intense And Long-lasting
Southeast Asia has densely populated coastlines, currently home to more than 70 percent of the global population.
Scientists Find A New Clade Of Candida Auris, A Highly Transmissible Fungus
The study demonstrated that machine learning can improve surveillance by automatically detecting outlier genomes.
Tai Chi Can Improve Survival Rate of Advanced Lung Cancer Patients By A Year
The study found that tai chi can also help cancer patients sleep better.
Forests Can Trap Airborne Microplastics
The study revealed that airborne microplastics stick to the waxy surfaces of forest canopy leaves, effectively serving as terrestrial reservoirs.
A Big Feat: Scientists Have Turned Skin Cells Into Limb Cells
The finding opens up possibilities for using these transformed cells in regenerative therapies.
Bullying Could Lead To Psychosis In Teens
The study shows that bullying could alter the levels of neurotransmitter, Glutamate, which is linked with psychosis.