When bacteria are buckling
Filamentous cyanobacteria buckle at a certain length when they encounter an obstacle. The results provide an important basis for the use of cyanobacteria in modern biotechnology.
Filamentous cyanobacteria buckle at a certain length when they encounter an obstacle. The results provide an important basis for the use of cyanobacteria in modern biotechnology.
A ubiquitous compound, called ester can be broken down to produce desirable alcohols and other chemicals for use across industries including pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, but the process can be costly, both financially and in terms of the environment. Researchers developed a novel photocatalyst 'N-BAP.' When irradiated with blue light, the photocatalyst reduces esters in the presence of oxalate, a negatively charged molecule found widely in nature, resulting in the desired alcohols.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP stalwart Lallu Singh, who contested from Faizabad—a parliamentary constituency that includes Ayodhya—was defeated by Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad with a margin exceeding 54,000 votes. Prasad, a nine-time MLA and prominent figure within the SP, secured victory after a closely fought contest. His win, as a Dalit candidate, underscores the substantial backing he received from more than 250,000 Passis in the region. The SP's strategic move to field Prasad on a general seat proved effective... Читать дальше...
The suspect in a Louisiana child abduction case was arrested and the body of the missing 4-year-old was found dead in the woods, police said.
Two men got in a fistfight outside on May 31 and knocked an elderly passenger to the ground, police say.
The Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G smartphone has two colour options and is offered in 8GB RAM+128GB and 8GB RAM+ 256GB storage options.
The Pakistan pacer pleads the fans to support them in tough times as well
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More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat on Saturday, the high-point and most gruelling day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Worshippers from all over the world will climb the rocky, 70-metre (230-feet) hill, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his last sermon.
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The body of Dwarikesh Pattanayak, a victim of the Kuwait fire tragedy, arrived at Kolkata airport. West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul paid their respects. Paul demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and education sponsorship for the victim's family. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh expedited bringing the deceased Indians' remains back.
India can play an "even bigger" role in climate talks by emerging as the voice of the global south and presenting the challenges faced by them, leading environmentalist Sunita Narain said as Prime Minister Narendra Modi eyes hosting the UN climate summit in 2028. In an interaction with PTI editors here, Narain, the Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), said the Conference of Parties, under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, was the only forum where multilateral... Читать дальше...
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district arrested three individuals in connection with a narco-terror module, seizing arms, ammunition, and contraband. Acting on a tip, police and army personnel apprehended suspects involved in heroin trafficking. Two individuals were caught in possession of 500 grams of heroin, while a third was found with three pistols, ammunition, and explosives. Ongoing investigations are underway following the arrests.
In Narva, traces of the past are everywhere, though some are more noticeable than others. When Ingrian artist Pavel Rotts arrived in the Estonian border town, however, it didn't take him long to spot them. ERR News' Michael Cole headed to Narva to find out how Rotts is using his art to make things that have long been absent from the city, visible again.
A drunk driver who topped 90mph in a Black Country residential street before losing control, causing a horror crash killing his friend in the passenger seat, has been jailed for nine years.
The boss of Birmingham Airport has said confusion over liquid rules is "absolutely ridiculous", and hopes to have problems which have led to long queues resolved before the summer holidays.
The opening match is going on right now with Vanuatu hosting Solomon Islands. It's being handled by Fijian referee Veer Singh. Personally, he's been very good and I enjoyed watching it.
I don't have the list of referees (I can't find it anywhere one the OFC website) but ones to watch will be Ben Aukwai (SOL). He recently helmed the 2024 OFC CL Final.
You can watch the tournament for free on FIFA+ here:...
2024 OFC Nations Cup
Cortez Ratima scored the second Chiefs try inside six minutes when an awkward charge-down landed favourably for the visitors.
Passengers have been given advice on how to minimise the disruption caused by liquid rules at Birmingham Airport's security desk.
Reportedly, nine crore cheques were found from the five accused arrested in connection with the NEET exam scam.
A volunteer who later became chairman of a Wolverhampton schools' trust says he is overjoyed to have been honoured with an MBE for his long-standing service to education.
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