Banasree Sarkar

3,775-year-old ancient log illuminates new hope for climate change solutions

A 3,775-year-old log found in a melting glacier in the Swiss Alps is giving scientists important insights into climate change. Researchers discovered the log as glaciers are shrinking due to rising temperatures. By studying the tree’s growth rings, scientists can learn about the climate conditions that existed thousands of years ago. Each ring represents a…

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More than 50 medicines fail the ‘quality test’

Stop taking paracetamol, antibiotic drugs in words. Because fake drugs spread in the market. A recent report claims so. According to the report, more than 50 medicines, including paracetamol, could not pass the ‘quality test’. They include gas medicine, along with calcium and vitamin medicines. The Central Drugs Standardized Control Organization, or CDSCO, also did…

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