5 Cancer Causing Foods You Should Avoid Consuming On Regular Basis

According to the World Health Organisation, around 9.6 million people died because of Cancer in 2018. The painful disease is the second leading cause of death in the world. And experts are of the opinion that the major cause of a sudden spike in cancer cases is because of our lifestyle and food habits. Consuming packaged food, adulterated food when combined disbalances the body which is not a healthy sign and can lead to major health-related problems.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Found 94.5% Effective [09 December, 2020]

Produced by the US company Moderna and in collaboration with the US government’s Operation Warp Speed, a novel vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 has shown 94.5% efficacy according to preliminary results.

The vaccine reportedly has a shelf life of up to 30 days in a commercial refrigerator and can stand being at room temperature for up to 12 hours. And at -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius) it remains viable for up to six months.

These findings suggest that it’s significantly easier to store and transport this vaccine around when compared to the recent Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine—which was announced about a week ago and has 90% efficacy.

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100 Female Students Awarded Scholarships in Nuclear {10th December, 2020}

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has awarded fellowships to a first group of 100 female students from around the world under a new initiative to help close the gender gap in nuclear science and technology.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, named after the pioneering physicist, was launched by Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in March to support women pursuing nuclear-related careers.

The fellowship offers up to €10 000 per year to each student to cover tuition for a Master’s degree programme plus up to a further €10 000 annually for living costs for a maximum study period of two years. Fellows will also have an opportunity to undertake an internship, facilitated by the IAEA, in activities related to their field of study. The next MSCFP application cycle is anticipated to be announced in the first quarter of 2021