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This Christmas, astronomers are highlighting a spectacular region of space that looks remarkably like a glowing holiday tree. Known as NGC 2264, this distant star-forming region sits about 2,700 light-years away and is filled with newborn stars lighting up clouds of gas and dust. The stars form a triangular shape called the Christmas Tree cluster, crowned by the dramatic Cone Nebula and wrapped in the swirling Fox Fur Nebula below. Together, these features create a festive cosmic scene spanning nearly 80 light-years, showing how young stars shape their surroundings on a truly galactic scale.View the full article
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A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain tissue. When the missing molecule was restored, normal blood flow returned. This discovery opens the door to new treatments aimed at fixing vascular problems in dementia.View the full article
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Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space exploration—or even be mined for valuable resources. By analyzing rare meteorites that naturally fall to Earth, researchers have uncovered clues about the chemistry, history, and potential usefulness of these ancient space rocks. While large-scale asteroid mining is still far off, the study highlights specific asteroid types that may be promising targets, especially for water extraction.View the full article
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A new eco-friendly technology can capture and destroy PFAS, the dangerous “forever chemicals” found worldwide in water. The material works hundreds to thousands of times faster and more efficiently than current filters, even in river water, tap water, and wastewater. After trapping the chemicals, the system safely breaks them down and refreshes itself for reuse. It’s a rare one-two punch against pollution: fast cleanup and sustainable destruction.View the full article
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Alzheimer’s has long been considered irreversible, but new research challenges that assumption. Scientists discovered that severe drops in the brain’s energy supply help drive the disease—and restoring that balance can reverse damage, even in advanced cases. In mouse models, treatment repaired brain pathology, restored cognitive function, and normalized Alzheimer’s biomarkers. The results offer fresh hope that recovery may be possible.View the full article
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What we put on our plates may matter more for the climate than we realize. Researchers found that most people, especially in wealthy countries, are exceeding a “food emissions budget” needed to keep global warming below 2°C. Beef alone accounts for nearly half of food-related emissions in Canada. Small changes—less waste, smaller portions, and fewer steaks—could add up to a big climate win.View the full article
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A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is that changing environments prevent these mutations from spreading widely before they become useless or harmful. Evolution, it turns out, is less about reaching perfection and more about endlessly chasing a moving target.View the full article
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Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December Several states Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr. Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC Observed in all states Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve. Several states Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Known as Imam Ali in Muslim countries Uttar Pradesh only Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Goa. Marks the surrender of Portuguese forces in Goa on 19 December 1961 Goa Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Maharashtra. To mourn the passing of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Maharashtra Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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A holiday in Meghalaya to mark the legendary Khasi poet laureate U Soso Tham who died on 18 December 1940 Meghalaya Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Punjab. Guru Teg Bahadur was the ninth of ten Gurus (Prophets) of the Sikh religion Punjab Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim. Sikkim Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Death anniversary of a Garo tribe leader who fought against the British and died in 1872 Meghalaya Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim. Sikkim Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim. Sikkim Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim. Sikkim Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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An important harvest festival for Lepchas and Bhutias in Sikkim. Sikkim Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Francis was a Roman Catholic missionary born in Xavier, Kingdom of Navarre, and a co-founder of the Society of Jesus Goa Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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Commemorates the advent of the first king of the Ahom kingdom in Assam Assam Information provided by www.officeholidays.com
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A day to honour and promote all indigenous faiths in Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Information provided by www.officeholidays.com