Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News
02 Mar
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Twilight Fish Study Uncovers Unique Hybrid Eye Cells | Mirage News

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Researchers have identified a new type of visual cell in deep-sea fish larvae that challenges a century of knowledge about vertebrate visual systems. Dr Fabio Cortesi from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment said the finding could lead to new camera technology and medical treatments. "For more than 150 years, textbooks have taught that vision in most vertebrates is made of cones and rods – cones which work in bright light and rods for dark situations," Dr Cortesi said. "But our study of deep-sea fish larvae revealed a new cell type – a photoreceptor that optimises vision in gloomy or twilight conditions. "It combines the molecular machinery and genes of cones with the shape and form of rods. "This hybrid cell has the best bits of both the bright light and dark light systems...
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Key areas identified for modification under Road Traffic Act
27 Jun
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Key areas identified for modification under Road Traffic Act

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Top Stories Tamfitronics The comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 now underway has identified several key considerations for modification.Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister,Daryl Vaz, in providing details during yesterday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that the areas for modification include the renewal of driver’s licences for persons 70 years and older.It is proposed that the process be modified to require the submission of a medical certificate proving that a person is fit to drive.“A supplemental form will be introduced and the current form retained by the doctor as a guide on matters to be considered in determining the question of fitness,” the minister said.Adjusting the applicable fees to be less than the amount charged for a five-year renewal is also proposed. This amount...
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Max Air Plane Identified as ‘Unknown Aircraft’ That ‘Caused Panic’, Flew Over Aso Rock
15 Jun
Politics

Max Air Plane Identified as ‘Unknown Aircraft’ That ‘Caused Panic’, Flew Over Aso Rock

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Politics tamfitronics A recent incident involving an “unknown aircraft” flying over the Presidential Villa in Abuja has been identified as a Max Air flight.POLITICS NIGERIA learnt that the aircraft, which sparked panic among government officials in the capital was flying from Kano to Abuja.“The airline mentioned in this memo was Max Air flying into Abuja from Kano,” a source disclosed.The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had on Friday issued a warning to all aircraft operators after receiving a report from the Office of the National Security Adviser about an unknown aircraft flying over the Presidential Villa (DNP4).This was, however, wrongly interpreted by many to mean a security threat, to Aso Rock, the seat of power in Nigeria.The authority swiftly clarified that there was no threat.According to Captain Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of Civil Aviation,...
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