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Cyclone Fengal Moves Northwestwards Over Bay
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30 Nov 2024, 12:50
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Cyclone Fengal, which is located in the southwest Bay of Bengal and its vicinity, is gradually moving northwestwards.
The maximum sustained wind speed within 54 km of the cyclone center is 62 km/h, which is increasing to 88 km/h in gusts or squalls. The weather forecast says that the cyclone will hit the Tamil Nadu coast of India by midday today (November 30).
Meanwhile, the cyclone's impact is also being observed in the country's maritime region. The sea is very rough in the area near the cyclone center. As a result, maritime ports in Bangladesh have been instructed to keep distant warning signal number two hoisted as Cyclonic Storm Fengal intensifies over the Southwest Bay of Bengal.
This information was given in a special notice issued by meteorologist Md. Omar Faruk on Saturday (November 30).
According to a special bulletin from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), as of 6 am today (30 November), Fengal was positioned approximately-
- 1,650 kilometres southwest of Chattogram port,
- 1,605 kilometres southwest of Cox's Bazar port,
- 1,505 kilometres southwest of Mongla port, and
- 1,515 kilometres southwest of Payra port.
The storm, which has sustained winds of around 62 km/h near its centre, with gusts reaching up to 88 km/h, is moving in a north-westerly direction.
In this situation, all fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been asked to move with caution near the coast until further notice.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest update that Cyclone Fengal will cross the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. During its passage, the wind speed will be 70 to 80 km/h in and around Karaikal and Mahabalipuram, which may exceed 90 km/h with gusts.
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Google’s Quantum Chip “Willow” Sparks Debate on Parallel Universes
Google has unveiled its revolutionary quantum chip, Willow, reigniting discussions about the existence of parallel universes.
This groundbreaking chip, developed by Google Quantum AI, is capable of processing tasks in mere minutes that would take traditional supercomputers billions of years to complete.
The speed and efficiency of Willow have astonished the scientific community, challenging established norms of computational science.
Hartmut Neven, the head of Google Quantum AI, has linked Willow’s extraordinary performance to the intriguing possibilities of quantum mechanics, including the idea of parallel universes.
The chip leverages quantum superposition and entanglement, enabling it to handle computations far beyond the capabilities of classical systems.
The introduction of Willow marks a monumental leap forward in quantum computing technology, promising advancements in fields such as cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence.
Beyond its practical applications, Willow has sparked a fresh wave of curiosity and debate about the mysteries of quantum physics.
'Online Editors Alliance' Begins Journey
The Online Editors Alliance began its official journey on Thursday (December 12).
The organization comprises heads of online and digital divisions of Bangladesh's news media, newspapers, and television outlets.
The announcement was made during a meeting attended by representatives from 35 prominent media organizations, marking a significant step towards enhancing coordination, experience sharing, and skill development in digital journalism.
Hasan Sharif, Online Editor of Daily Naya Diganta was elected as President, while Mizanur Rahman Sohel, Head of Online at Daily Bhorer Kagoj was appointed as General Secretary. The alliance also formed a 13-member executive committee for a one-year term.
Lutfor Rahman Himel of Banglanews24.com and KM Ziaul Haque of Jago News were named Vice Presidents. SAHM Kabir Ahmed of RTV Digital and Kamrul Islam Rubel of DBC Television were appointed Joint Secretaries.
Palash Mahmud of Daily Kalbela took the role of organizing secretary, Sharafat Hussain of Daily Ittefaq became assistant organizing secretary, Moin Bakul of Amader Shomoy was named finance secretary, and Masud Bin Abdur Razzak of Deepto TV assumed the role of office secretary.
Members of the executive committee are Anisur Rahman Bulbul of Kaler Kantho, Azad Baig of The Daily Star, and Mansura Chameli of Bangla Tribune.
In addition to the executive committee, heads of several other leading media outlets have been given general membership.
They include Forhad Hossain of Daily Manab Kantha, Golam Rabbani of Daily Khaborer Kagoj, Riaz Uddin of Ekushey Television, Mahmud Sohel of Gazi TV, Moudud Ahmed Sujan of Daily Sun, Golam Zakaria of Bay of Bengal Post, Arifur Rahman of Asian TV, Apel Mahmud of Desh Rupantor, Sajid Haque of Manabzamin, Moniruzzaman of Desh TV, Bipul Hasan of RTV, Mahtab Hossain of Desh Rupantor, Md Rashed Siddique of ATN Bangla, SA Rahman Galib of Daily Inqilab, Riajul Alam Rabby of Banglavision, SM Aminur Rahman of Protidiner Bangladesh, Shakib Sikandar of Kaler Kantho, HM Nahian of Bhorer Kagoj, Rony Reja of Daily Bangladesh, Mobin Hossain of Nagorik TV, Yubaraj Faisal of Naya Diganta, Nasir Uddin Patoari of Barta Bazar, AKM Imranul Haque of Daily Ittefaq, Rudro Mizan of News 24, and Zubayer Ahsan Jaber and Ataur Rahman of Daily Jugantor.
It was decided in the meeting that only the heads of online and digital or multimedia divisions of any national first-class news media can become members of this organization.
The alliance aims to create a unified platform for online journalism professionals, enhancing collaboration and setting new benchmarks for digital journalism in the country.
December 14: Today in History
Today is Saturday, December 14, 2023. Let’s take a quick look at notable events, births, deaths, and other significant occurrences that happened on this day in history.
Observance:
Martyred Intellectuals Day (Bangladesh)
Notable Events:
1124: Theobald Buccapecus was elected Pope.
1568: Mary Stuart became Queen of Scotland.
1575: István Báthory was elected King of Poland.
1656: The first artificial pearl was created.
1805: The calorific value of coal as a fossil fuel was discovered.
1901: Scientist Max Planck presented his quantum theory.
1903: The Wright brothers attempted their first aircraft flight in North Carolina.
1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team became the first to reach the South Pole.
1915: Jack Johnson became the first African American heavyweight boxing champion.
1918: Women in Britain voted for the first time in a general election.
1946: The International Labour Organization (ILO) was recognized as a specialized UN agency.
1946: The UN General Assembly voted to establish its headquarters in New York.
1947: Romania became a republic.
1955: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Libya, Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Sri Lanka joined the United Nations.
1960: Somalia established diplomatic relations with China.
1961: Tanzania joined the United Nations.
1971: During the Liberation War of Bangladesh, the Pakistani military and their local collaborators (Razakars, Al-Badr, and Al-Shams) brutally killed intellectuals, including academics, doctors, engineers, journalists, and writers, as the nation neared its final victory.
1981: Israel’s parliament officially declared the occupied Golan Heights as part of Israeli territory.
1994: Chinese Premier Li Peng announced the official commencement of construction of the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.
1995: The Dayton Peace Agreement was signed in Paris, bringing an end to the Bosnian War.
1996: The Indemnity Ordinance was repealed in Bangladesh after the President signed the bill.
1999: Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga joined the United Nations.
Notable Births:
1503: Nostradamus, French astrologer and seer.
1546: Tycho Brahe, Danish astronomer and chemist.
1626: Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan.
1912: Hemanga Biswas, musician and composer.
1946: Antony Beevor, English historian.
Notable Deaths:
1136: Harald IV, King of Norway.
1542: James V, King of Scotland.
1799: George Washington, first President of the United States, in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
1970: Poet Kumud Ranjan Mullick.
1984: Dhir Ali Mia, composer and music director.
1989: Andrei Sakharov, Soviet nuclear physicist, dissident, and human rights activist.
1999: Abdul Latif, language movement activist in Bangladesh.
Martyred Intellectuals Day Observed Today
Today, December 14, marks Martyred Intellectuals Day, commemorating the tragic massacre of Bangladesh's finest intellectuals by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators—Razakars, Al-Badr, and Al-Shams—on this day in 1971. Two days later, on December 16, the brutal Pakistani forces, led by General Niazi, surrendered, paving the way for Bangladesh's emergence as an independent nation.
To honor the day, the government has undertaken various official programs, and political, social, and cultural organizations are also observing the day with numerous activities.
This morning, at 7:05 a.m., President Md. Shahabuddin placed a floral wreath at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur to pay homage to the nation's greatest sons and daughters. Shortly afterward, Interim Government Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus paid his respects at the same memorial. As a mark of profound respect, both stood in silence for a while. Following this, a smart contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces presented a state salute.
At 7:22 a.m., under the leadership of the Liberation War Affairs Advisor, family members of the martyred intellectuals, along with injured and present freedom fighters, paid their respects at the Mirpur Memorial. Later, at 8:30 a.m., floral wreaths will be placed at the Rayerbazar Killing Field Memorial to honor the martyred intellectuals. From then onward, people from all walks of life will place floral tributes at the memorials.
On the occasion of Martyred Intellectuals Day, both President Md. Shahabuddin and Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages. Additionally, special supplements will be published in national newspapers, while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, and private TV channels will air programs highlighting the significance of the day.
Furthermore, special prayers and discussions will be held across all districts and upazilas, as well as in mosques, temples, churches, pagodas, and other places of worship, to honor the memory of the martyred intellectuals.
School Admission Lottery Today: How to Check Results
The lottery for admission to grades one through nine in both government and private schools (in metropolitan and district headquarters areas) will take place on Tuesday (December 17). The event will be held at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka. The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has outlined the process for checking the results after the lottery.
In a circular, DSHE stated that the admission process for the 2025 academic year in government and private secondary schools (within metropolitan and district headquarters areas) will be conducted through a digital lottery. The digital lottery will be held on Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 AM at the International Mother Language Institute.
Once the digital lottery is completed, principals, guardians, or students can download the results using their designated ID and password through the provided link. After downloading the results, the principal will email the results to the relevant district or sub-district admission committee chairperson and notify the DSHE.
The lottery results can be downloaded from the following link: https://gsa.teletalk.com.bd/ using the designated ID and password.
It has been reported that the digital lottery event will have Professor Dr. Md. Aminul Islam, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Education (with the rank of State Minister), as the chief guest. Senior Secretary Siddiq Zobair from the Secondary and Higher Education Division and Dr. K. M. Kabirul Islam, Secretary of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, will be present as special guests.
From November 12 to November 30, students had the opportunity to apply for school admissions online. During this 18-day period, a total of 983,539 students applied for admission to both government and private schools.
Mirror Bacteria: A Synthetic Lifeform Looming as a Threat to Life on Earth
Scientists have raised alarms about ‘Mirror Bacteria,’ a synthetic life form being developed in laboratories. These bacteria are created as mirror replicas of natural biological molecules, such as DNA, using advanced synthetic biology techniques. While the concept may revolutionize science, experts warn that it could pose catastrophic risks to global ecosystems, plants, animals, and humans.
Mirror Bacteria, still in development, are expected to take at least a decade to fully materialize. However, recent studies published in the Science Journal indicate significant progress has already been made. A team of 38 Nobel laureates and scientists is calling for the immediate suspension of this research due to its potential to bypass immune defenses. Unlike naturally evolved organisms, living beings may not recognize or defend against these artificial entities, which could spread unchecked.
Vaughn Cooper from the University of Pittsburgh cautions, “Mirror life has never existed before, and it could disrupt all biological systems.” Similarly, Nobel laureate Gregory Winter from Cambridge University highlights that living organisms, including humans, lack natural immunity against Mirror Bacteria, making them defenseless in the event of an outbreak.
If released accidentally, Mirror Bacteria could trigger fatal infections, acting as invasive species across ecosystems. Scientists fear that attempts to combat these bacteria with antibodies could prove futile, leading to widespread and uncontrollable infections. Plants, animals, and even human populations would face devastating consequences.
The development of Mirror Bacteria raises ethical and safety concerns in synthetic biology, demanding careful consideration and global regulation to prevent irreversible damage to life on Earth.
AI is Trained to Spot Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer and Pneumonia
A revolutionary blood test leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in diagnosing deadly diseases like ovarian cancer and pneumonia at their earliest stages.
Developed by Dr. Daniel Heller and his team at New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the test utilizes nanotube technology—carbon tubes 50,000 times thinner than a human hair—to detect molecular reactions in blood samples.
These nanotubes emit specific wavelengths of fluorescent light when certain molecules attach to them. The patterns are so intricate that only AI, through machine learning algorithms, can decode them. Dr. Heller explained, “It’s like identifying molecular fingerprints too subtle for humans to detect.”
Ovarian cancer, often diagnosed late, spreads quickly. Audrey Moran, head of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), stressed that early detection could significantly lower mortality rates.
The AI algorithm, trained on limited patient data, has already shown remarkable accuracy despite challenges in gathering sufficient samples for this rare cancer.
Beyond cancer, AI is also revolutionizing pneumonia diagnosis. California-based company Karius uses AI to identify pathogens within 24 hours, eliminating the need for multiple costly tests.
Researchers are optimistic about making this technology widely available within 3–5 years, heralding a new era in medical diagnostics and lifesaving innovations.
