Addressing the facts about GMOs in Nigeria
04 Feb
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Addressing the facts about GMOs in Nigeria

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THERE was a debate during a public hearing at the Nigeria House of Representatives on some concerns raised about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Opponents of this technology raised concerns about the health, environment and economy. Also, experts have tackled these concerns, describing them as misinformation. In this article, there will be an attempt to address some of the concerns raised at the Federal House of Representatives. Environment Some lawmakers and the opponents of biotechnology raised concerns about GMOs causing environmental harm. But on the contrary, it has been established that planting GMO seeds reduces the use of chemicals on the farms. Excessive use of chemicals is one of the factors that cause environmental pollution. Farmers who are desperate to control weed and pests on their farms, apply chemicals on their farms. For example, the newly introduced GM beans require...
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China claims major fusion advance and record after 17-minute Tokamak run
22 Jan
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China claims major fusion advance and record after 17-minute Tokamak run

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China’s Hefei Institutes of Physical Science has claimed a new world record for maintaining a steady-state high-confinement plasma operation, a feat needed to create a fusion reactor that in theory will produce vast amounts of energy at little cost. The operation was performed in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) which, according to the institute, maintained the operation for 1,066 seconds – almost 18 minutes and considerably longer than the previous record of 403 seconds the facility achieved in 2023. Creating plasma and keeping it contained is hard. Tokamaks do it in a chamber, often doughnut-shaped, that contains gases that are heated to high temperatures and subjected to enormous pressure until they becomes a plasma. That’s just the start of the fun, as that plasma is so hot it must then be contained with giant magnets lest...
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Nigerian researchers find pathway to next-generation battery technology
22 Jan
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Nigerian researchers find pathway to next-generation battery technology

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A team of Nigerian scientists has made a significant breakthrough in solving one of the most critical challenges in energy storage technology. Led by Salawu Akande, a computational scientist specialising in multi-scale modelling and energy materials, the research team has developed a sophisticated approach to improving lithium-ion battery performance. Other key contributors include Temitayo Ikuerowo, a PhD student in energy engineering, and Olusegun Tomomewo, an assistant professor of energy engineering. Their study, published in the Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics journal, employs advanced computational techniques to enhance the performance and durability of lithium-ion batteries. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Akande explained that the collaborative work opens new pathways for developing next-generation energy storage solutions. He noted that these advancements are crucial for emerging technologies such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics. Major Findings The research focuses on...
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Lokesh meets global leaders at Davos
22 Jan
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Lokesh meets global leaders at Davos

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Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh team is continuing its tour in Davos. Education Minister Nara Lokesh met Hitachi India MD Bharat Kaushal and urged him to cooperate for implementing HVDC-model of modern technology for power transmission in AP. Taking to X, Lokesh mentioned, "I urged Bharat Kaushal to expedite the grounding works of three waste-to-energy plants (Kadapa, Anantapur, proposed in the state. He said that measures would be taken for the construction of the plants after speaking to the company representatives. Bharat Kaushal explained that Hitachi was developing systems to improve public services delivery in alignment with real-time data analytics." Lokesh also appealed to the WEF Healthcare head Shyam Bishen to cooperate with the state officials to make Andhra Pradesh into a Healthcare Technology hub. He asked Bishen to cooperate in realizing the Swrandhra-2047...
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