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A volcano that has been dormant for more than 250,000 years is now exhibiting indications of potential resurgence. Known as Ulturuncu, this so-called " zombie volcano is situated in the Bolivian Andes and has lately shown considerable seismic activity along with gas emissions. Scientists from the University of Oxford have noticed that the area at the volcano's core is uplifting, whereas the land around it is subsiding—this distortion being ascribed to movements of liquids and gases under the crater. Ulturuncu, which towers over 6,000 meters above sea level, is classified as a supervolcano, placing it in the same category as Mount St. Helens and Italy's Vesuvius. What makes Ulunuru particularly worrisome is its closeness to inhabited regions. Situated merely 40 kilometers away from the closest towns, an eruption would present a significant danger to the nearby population. Furthermore, the volcano poses an even greater risk as it is located near tw...

EXPLORE FURTHER: Chart uncovers sites of contentious trials aimed at modifying weather patterns As part of the fight against climate change, contentious trials will be conducted in Britain over the coming half-decade. The UK government 'S Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has committed £57 million to what are known as 'geoengineering' initiatives designed to mitigate global warming. Outdoor tests anticipated to begin as early as 2027 will involve 'whitening clouds' with the aim of reflecting solar radiation back into space. Marine Cloud Brightening involves ships spraying saltwater into the sky to enhance the reflectivity of low-lying clouds. The salt causes water droplets in the clouds to merge or 'coalesce,' making them more reflective and preventing as much sunlight from reaching Earth. 'The impact might not be visible from the ground, but with specialized instruments aboard an aircraft flying within the c...

On May 7, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won issued an apology regarding a recent cyberattack on SK Telecom that resulted in the theft of customers' USIM information. This was his initial response to the security lapse, which happened 19 days prior. "I genuinely extend my apologies to all those who faced inconveniences because of this incident," Chey stated during a press conference held at SK Telecom’s offices in Seoul. Chelsey acknowledged that the firm's reaction to the security incident was insufficient, describing it as "disappointing," and pledged complete collaboration with regulatory bodies to ascertain the root cause and avoid additional harm to consumers. He proposed forming an Information Protection Innovation Committee, made up of outside specialists, to bolster the firm’s cyber defenses. "This initiative will maintain an unbiased viewpoint," Chey stated, highlighting his commitment to prioritize data protection at the same leve...

Chapainawabganj, May 8 - The district administration of Chapainawabganj has not established a particular schedule this year for the harvest and sale of mangos. Nevertheless, mangoes may be gathered once they have ripened and can then be sold as appropriate. Anyone caught selling unripened mangoes will face strict measures. The choices were made during a gathering conducted at the district collectorate office on Thursday. The gathering centered around setting up a mango schedule, guaranteeing an organic approach to growing mangos without chemicals, along with exploring strategies for promoting and selling them commercially. Rajshahi aims to commence mango harvests starting from May 15. The meeting concluded that no chemicals should be employed to facilitate the ripening of mangos. The local government will oversee the procedure to guarantee that safe, chemical-free mangos are sold, with mobile tribunals set up to implement regulations. Additionally, the "Mang...

Studies utilizing induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have been yielding increasingly promising outcomes. With great anticipation from those battling severe diseases and their loved ones, there is hope for rapid advancements in bringing this technology into everyday clinical practice. A study led by researchers at Kyoto University involving Parkinson’s disease patients revealed improvements in the condition of some participants who received nerve cells derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. In another trial focused on Type 1 diabetes patients, the introduced cells were engineered to produce insulin, which helps regulate blood glucose levels. For the first time globally, researchers at Keio University conducted a clinical trial utilizing iPS cells on individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries, resulting in improved mobility for several participants. Then, in April, an Osaka University-affiliated startup submitted an application to the Ministry of Health, Labou...

Criminals who refuse to attend sentencing in England and Wales could face an additional two years in prison, under a new bill to be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday. Additional powers for judges to punish offenders absent from sentencing will mean offenders cannot "opt out" of justice, victims' families have said. "It is not about punishment through force - but about ensuring that perpetrators cannot remove themselves from the consequences of their actions," said the families of murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, law graduate Zara Aleena and mother-of-three Jan Mustafa. All of their loved ones' killers did not attend their sentencing hearings, prompting calls to change the law. The bill will only become law once it has been approved by MPs and the House of Lords. Powers already exist to compel people to attend court but they are often not used. New measures under the Victims and Courts Bill could apply to any case in the ...