Science and Technology - Briefs
A schoolgirl’s nuclear nightmare
Varshini, 10, speaks for a new generation that is against nuclear energy
Letters
A gene variant could lower chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 70%, could help in design of new treatments: Study
It works by preventing build-up of fibronectin, a component of the blood-brain barrier that controls the movement of substances in and out of the …
Simply Put: Insect killers
Apple faces allegations of using ‘blood minerals’ from war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC’s mineral-rich eastern region, home to tantalum, tin, tungsten, and gold, has been plagued by violence for decades
Food labels misleading, India’s new dietary guidelines warn
Advisory cautions against 'sugar-free' foods, protein powder; urges consumers to read detailed information on packaging