Mystery over source of blood-based drug; Indian firm denies supplying it
Mystery over source of blood-based drug; Indian firm denies supplying it View(s):By Namini WijedasaAn Indian company that official documents in Sri Lanka said had manufactured a stock of now-withheld immunoglobulin to the Health Ministry has denied it had anything to do with the medicines, leaving pressing questions about where the blood-based drug came from. Ltd. has now written to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) asking for details of the Indian manufacturer, the Sri Lankan importer, the Indian port of dispatch and the Sri Lankan port of arrival. Adverse reactions to the drug were reported from several hospitals, leading to inquiries by health authorities. “Please note that these products are neither manufactured nor supplied from our end,” a spokesman said. The expensive drug is given to seriously ill, even immunocompromised, patients and may be lifesaving, AMS says.
Source:Sunday Times
October 08, 2023 15:13 UTC
A murder near Mud Lake
Harvest time of the corn coincides with the migration of crows, attracting hundreds of them to the Mud Lake area. While driving along the canal that leads to the South Boat Ramp on Mud Lake, I watched a steady stream of crows flying from the fields to stop at the canal for a drink. As I traveled along the canal toward Mud Lake, I saw nine family groups of Pied-billed grebes diving and catching small perch. The murder of crows had disappeared, leaving the hawks to harvest some careless rodents. What a marvelous world we live in – I don’t know who named a flock of crows a “murder,” but I sure enjoyed watching it.
Source:The Nation
October 08, 2023 11:34 UTC
Bitcoin Critic Charlie Munger Calls AI Overhyped
Charlie Munger, the billionaire Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway appears to be unfazed about the growing buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI). Charlie Munger on Current AI Hype Speaking at the recently concluded Zoomtopia Conference organized by Zoom Communications Plc, Charlie Munger said AI appears to be getting more attention than it currently deserves. Artificial IntelligenceThe post Bitcoin Critic Charlie Munger Calls AI Overhyped appeared first on CoinGape. Source: coingape.com
Source:The Nation
October 08, 2023 11:02 UTC
IORA: Is cooperation possible without peace
IORA: Is cooperation possible without peace View(s):The IORA (Indian Ocean Rim Association) formed in 1997 by India and South Africa meets next week under the chairmanship of Sri Lanka at a time when the seas are simmering with geopolitical undercurrents. This was taken further at the Lusaka summit in 1970 calling for the Indian Ocean to be a zone of peace. 2832 declaring the Indian Ocean a Zone of Peace. Its interpretation of marine security is more about security cooperation like in human trafficking at sea, piracy and IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) fishing. The stability of the Indian Ocean is crucial to world peace and its economy.
Source:Sunday Times
October 08, 2023 03:16 UTC
Another railway strike, over a cigarette; will it be over beedi in the next one?
Another railway strike, over a cigarette; will it be over beedi in the next one? Just weeks ago, another surprise strike was staged–disrupting dozens of official trains–over an incident where a Railway Controller was allegedly assaulted by a technician working in the Railway Department. Alleging weaponisation of the NYT article and ‘irresponsible reporting’, ‘The Hindu’ newspaper’s former editor N. Ram, who knew Roy Singham, set the facts straight in an interview with veteran Indian journalist Karan Thapar. He said: “I have known Roy Singham for quite a long time. Roy Singham is somebody who worked on the Left.
Source:Sunday Times
October 08, 2023 03:15 UTC
Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Success Stories of the Century
The 21st century has presented both challenges and triumphs for wildlife conservation efforts worldwide. International cooperation has also played a crucial role in supporting Chinese conservation efforts. Furthermore, the giant panda’s status as a global conservation symbol has helped generate awareness and support for broader conservation efforts. Anti-poaching teams have been deployed to safeguard rhino populations, while community-based conservation initiatives have made local communities stakeholders in conservation efforts. As such, ongoing conservation efforts, research, and public awareness are crucial to ensuring the sustained recovery of these magnificent creatures.
Source:The Nation
October 07, 2023 10:12 UTC
Space Collision Concerns Delayed India's Moon Launch
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission launched on July 14, headed towards a historic touchdown on the lunar surface. The lunar mission had to delay its launch on board India’s Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) rocket by four seconds to avoid the possibility of colliding with other objects. Before launch, liftoff should be cleared for all space launch vehicles as a mandatory practice, Kumar added. Last year, the U.S. Space Command revealed that it was tracking more than 47,000 objects in space. India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon on August 23, making India the fourth country to achieve such feat after the Soviet Union, the U.S., and China.
Source:The Nation
October 06, 2023 21:01 UTC
Astronomers discover first step toward planet formation
Astronomers have gotten very good at spotting the signs of planet formation around stars. But for a complete understanding of planet formation, we also need to study examples where planet formation has not yet started. This successful non-detection of planet formation may indicate that DG Taurus is on the eve of planet formation. Planet growth is so slow that it's not possible to watch the evolution as it happens, so astronomers observe many protostars at slightly different stages of planet formation to build up a theoretical understanding. Future studies of more examples will further improve our understanding of planet formation.
Source:The Nation
October 06, 2023 18:35 UTC
AI-driven earthquake forecasting shows promise in trials
Source: phys.orgA new attempt to predict earthquakes with the aid of artificial intelligence has raised hopes that the technology could one day be used to limit earthquakes' impact on lives and economies. Developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, the AI algorithm correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week before they happened during a seven-month trial in China.
Source:The Nation
October 06, 2023 09:01 UTC
iPhone too hot? Apple releases fix for overheating issue
(AP) — Apple has released an iOS 17 system update that includes a fix to prevent the iPhone 15 lineup from becoming uncomfortably hot. According to the release’s accompanying patch notes, iOS 17.0.3 “addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.”The Cupertino, California, company blamed a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle. “We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected,” Apple in a short statement provided to The Associated Press last week after media reports detailed overheating complaints that are peppering online message boards. The devices also can get hot when using apps such as video games and augmented reality technology that require a lot of processing power, but the heating issues with the iPhone 15 models have gone beyond those typical situations. In its acknowledgment, Apple stressed that the trouble isn’t related to its new processor or titanium casing that houses the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Source:The Nation
October 05, 2023 19:05 UTC
Generative AI Is the Newest Tool in the Dictator's Handbook
When protests in Pakistan earlier this year escalated into clashes between pro-government forces and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the now-imprisoned leader turned to social media to bolster his message. The report details numerous troubling ways advancing AI tools are being used to amplify political repression around the globe. Pro-China government bot accounts shared similar clips of AI-generated newscasters on social media, this time appearing to rebuff critics. Maybe most troubling of all, the Freedom House report shows a rise in political actors calling videos and audio deepfakes that are in fact genuine. Even somewhat unconvincing or easily refutable AI manipulation, Freedom House argues, still “undermines public trust in the democratic process.”“This is a critical issue for our time, as human rights online are a key target of today’s autocrats,” Freedom House President Michael J. Abramowitz said.
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2023 07:03 UTC
Online Safety Bill will drive final nail into coffin of Lanka’s democratic values: Chief Opp Whip
By Saman IndrajithThe Online Safety Bill would be the final nail in the coffin of the country’s democratic values, Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament yesterday. The Online Safety Bill, dated 15 of September 2023, was gazetted by the order of the Minister of Public Security. The Online Safety Bill presented to the House yesterday contains provisions to establish the Online Safety Commission; to make provisions to prohibit online communication of certain statements of facts in Sri Lanka; and to prevent the use of online accounts and inauthentic online accounts for prohibited purposes, and other related matters. Subject to the provisions of section 6, the Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the President and the term of office of a member of the Commission shall be three years from the date of its appointment. As per the Online Safety Bill, the commission members shall have qualifications and experience in one or more of the fields of information technology, law, governance, social services, journalism, science and technology or management.
Source:The Nation
October 04, 2023 00:14 UTC
Bird species changing faster than expected in protected areas
Source: phys.orgA recent study by University of Helsinki researchers has found that bird communities inside and outside protected areas are beginning to resemble each other as a result of climate change. In both areas, southern species increased in abundance, while northern species decreased.
Source:The Nation
October 03, 2023 23:04 UTC
New material discovery could revolutionize roll-out of global vaccinations
Source: phys.orgNew raw vaccine materials that could make vaccines more accessible, sustainable, and ethical have been discovered. The results of the research have been published in Polymers.
Source:The Nation
October 03, 2023 02:03 UTC
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Source:The Nation
October 02, 2023 22:32 UTC