Get To Know 10 Of The Amazing Breakthroughs In The Field Of Science That You May Have Missed
- There have many breakthroughs in the field of science so far this year.
- In this session, we will look into a few incredible ‘good news’ science stories you may have missed.
Below are the ten amazing breakthroughs in the field of science that you may have missed.
1. Penguin Population Grows By Millions
Recently, it has been found that there are a lot more penguins on the planet than we previously thought, millions more. The penguin population in East Antarctica has doubled to six million after researchers revised the previous estimates.
2. Drug To Treat The Male Infertility
A breakthrough has brought the hope of a simple drug to treat the problem of male infertility. Scientists have worked out how to overcome a genetic deficiency in sperm that results in the prevention of fertilization. This brings hope to some couples of which the males are the victims of infertility.
3. The Ozone Layer ‘Repairing Itself’
The hole in the ozone layer above the Antarctic region is closing and will be ‘healed’ by 2050, scientists say. It has already shrunk by more than 1.7 million square miles since 2000.
4. Giant Panda no longer endangered
Finally, the Giant Panda is no longer on the endangered species list. Populations of the Giant Panda have grown 17 percent in the wild since 2007; thanks to the conservation efforts.08
5. A Step Closer To The Cure For Common Cold
In the nearby future, snotty noses and irritating coughs could soon be no more; thanks to a potential cure for the common cold. A gene-targeting drug able to cure all examples of the virus may be available by the year 2027.
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6. A Breakthrough In Organ Transplant
Human pig embryos have been created by scientists in a breakthrough for organ transplants. This could pave the way for doctors to grow an unlimited supply of organs for transplants.
7. Humpback Whales Taken Off The Endangered Species List
Most humpback whales are now no longer considered to be endangered species after successful conservation efforts. Nine out of fourteen population segments were removed from the list in 2016 with fishermen.
8. Brain Implant Helps Quadriplegic Man
A paralyzed man was able to move his fingers again, six years after breaking his neck; thanks to a cybernetic implant in his brain. This brain implant gives hope to millions of people who suffer from some form of paralysis.
9. Drop In The Mortality Rates For Malaria
Nearly half of the world’s total population is at risk of malaria. But now, malaria death rates have plunged by 60% since 2000, according to a joint World Health Organization (WHO) – UNICEF report.
That translates into 6.2 million lives saved over the last 15 years; mainly thanks to efforts to control and eliminate the disease.
10. Physicist Creates Drip-Free Wine Bottle
Finally, a physicist has invented the first ‘drip-free’ wine bottle in the world. An additional small groove at the top of the bottle means that you will never again spill a precious drop of wine again hereinafter.
Article Courtesy: The Telegraph
