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Shaman and the Secret Spirits of the Past by Job Pebi Tato
One of the popular novels from Arunachal Pradesh this year, Job Pebi Tato’s book talks about the clash between two shamans amidst a riveting plot that results in the secret spirits of the past arising.
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A small team of oceanographers, in collaboration with a zoologist from Germany’s SNSB-Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, has made a groundbreaking discovery—the first in situ fossilized megalodon tooth in the deep sea. The findings, published in the journal Historical Biology, shed light on the conditions and significance of the ancient shark’s tooth, providing a unique perspective on the megalodon’s existence.
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Over a period of more than three days, the Arctic skies have been adorned with an extraordinary celestial display—rare “rainbow clouds,” scientifically known as Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs). This captivating phenomenon was observed in various locations, including Norway, Sweden, Finland, Alaska, and even as far as Scotland. The appearance of these vibrant clouds, starting on December 18 and continuing until December 20, has been attributed to an unusual cold snap in the region.
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In a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the biotechnology company Serum Institute of India. The announcement, made on December 21, 2023, signifies that the vaccine meets WHO standards for quality, safety, and efficacy.
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