Study finds benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk

Researchers say benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk. Photo Courtesy: Dermatology Consultation Service, NIAMS Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that the presence of a benign nail abnormality may lead to the diagnosis of a rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing cancerous …

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At least 66 dead as new floods hit Afghanistan’s Faryab province | Floods News

Flooding damaged more than 1,500 houses, swamped more than 400 hectares of agricultural land and killed livestock. Fresh floods have killed at least 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, says a provincial official, in the latest deadly string of disasters to hit the country in recent days. Heavy floods in multiple districts of …

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Hubble Telescope captures images of new-born stars

Picture by Hubble shows reflection nebula with three young stars. — Nasa/ESA/G Duchene/Universite de Grenoble I/Gladys Kober/Catholic University of America Astronomers have discovered three young stars that are currently in the process of formation, using Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope, suggesting how sun looked like in its early days. The picture shows a reflection nebula in …

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Stocks in Focus: Defence, PSUs and other companies announcing Q4 results next week

As the earnings season approaches, investors eagerly await the unveiling of fourth-quarter results are set to be announced next week. Analysts anticipate insights into companies’ financial performance, expecting significant market reactions based on revenue, profit, and strategic outlooks. The outcomes will likely influence market sentiments and investment decisions in the upcoming period.  Here is the …

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