When you think of communication, you might think of people talking on the phone or sending messages through the internet. But did you know that there’s a whole world of communication happening right under our feet, between the roots of trees? This underground network is called the mycorrhizal network, and it plays a vital role […]
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For many years, scientists have been studying the Earth’s magnetic field and how it is constantly changing. One of the most interesting phenomena is magnetic reversal, which occurs when the Earth’s magnetic north and south poles switch places. While magnetic reversals are a natural occurrence and happen every few hundred thousand years, there is some
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The significant issue of pollution has an impact on both the environment and human health. It is the presence or introduction of pollutants into the environment that harm or inconvenience living things. There are many different types of pollution, including air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution. Each of these types of pollution has its
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Food poisoning is a common illness that occurs when people consume food or drinks that are contaminated with harmful microorganisms or toxins. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or overall health. The symptoms of food poisoning can vary from mild to severe, and they can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and
Leptospirosis: A Potential Culprit for Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology Premarathne S.S.a,b · Gamage C.b · Chandrajith R.c · Ratnatunge N.V.d · Wijetunge S.d · Wazil A.e · Chou L.-F.f · Ko Y.-C.f · Huang C.-T.f · Yang H.-Y.f,g,h · Fonseka A.b · Sonnadara T.a · Herath D.a · Hewavitharane P.a · Yang C.-W.f,g,h
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Hantavirus infection as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) and its prevalence in endemic areas of Sri Lanka since 2010 according to a retrospective serological analysis Chandika D. Gamage1, Shanika Nanayakkara2,3, Yomani D. Sarathkumara1,4, Devinda S. Muthusinghe5,6, Kenta Shimizu7, Jiro Arikawa7, Sithumini M. W. Lokupathirage5,6, Nishantha Nanayakkara8, Lishanthe Gunarathne9, Rohana
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect body joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, such as, the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, RA occurs when our immune system mistakenly attacks own body’s tissues. RA affects the lining of
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Any geological structure/formation/strata which contains water is called as a Water bearing formation. Typically, water bearing formations are named as Aquifers in geology. Those structures have capacity to absorb or transmit water, and generally formed as soil or rock formations. Most of the aquifers are highly porous and permeable. Thus, those structures are mainly taken
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Think about how terrifying it would be to be unable to breathe since your lung muscles would be paralyzed. The medical staff slides you into what appears to be a coffin on legs as you struggle for breath. They enclose you up to your neck, and then an odd “whooshing” noise emanates from someplace in
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Mediation is a process of focusing on specific thoughts or actions to obtain specific results. In particular, meditation is a mental exercise that has been proven to reduce stress levels and improve one’s mental well-being. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, yet it is only recently that science has better understood the benefits
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