Quinoa is exceptionally nutritious and robust – it even withstands extreme conditions of drought and salinity. A large new research project wants to uncover the mechanism that makes quinoa so resilient. This is meant to create the basis for future improvement of this unique plant. The Inca empire was great and powerful. But after it …
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Protecting biodiversity means saving humanity Every morning, citizens of Dhaka used to wake up engulfed in traffic noise and loud honking. But thanks to the lockdown, our days are now starting with sweet chirping of birds and blowing of cleaner breezes. Since March 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this is the “new normal.” All …
Wipro GE Healthcare (WGE) through its CSR efforts has undertaken multiple initiatives in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. Along with its CSR partners – People to People Health Foundation (PPHF), Collective Good Foundation and United Way, the company has extended support in setting up dedicated Covid-19 isolation centres, ‘Smart Kiosks’ for population-based screening of Covid-19, …
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One of the defining aspects of COVID-19 is its disproportionate impact on underserved communities and the harsh spotlight it shines on existing social equity issues around the world. From access to quality education, jobs or affordable healthcare, COVID-19 is magnifying virtually every inequality in our communities. Never has there been a more important time to …
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Abnormally warm sea surface temperatures resulting in increased activity in Indian Ocean Experts are linking increased activity in the Indian Ocean and Amphan’s extreme intensity to global warming and abnormally warm sea surface temperatures (SSTs). “Global warming is making these cyclones more and more powerful by heating up ocean/sea surface waters and adding to their …
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