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New Jersey girl, 11, builds moss filter designed to remove 95% of lead from water

Nithya Tammana, a passionate young advocate, noticed rampant water wastage at home, prompting her to launch Save Drop. This initiative has attracted over 450 young changemakers dedicated to preserving water resources. Through impactful campaigns, she stresses the necessity of altering daily water conservation habits. Furthermore, she developed BioLayer, a nature-inspired water filter designed to…

New Jersey girl, 11, builds moss filter designed to remove 95% of lead from water

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Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever

A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it…

  • Scientists discovered a gigantic prehistoric snake named Vasuki indicus in India.
  • The snake could have reached 15.2 meters (50 feet) in length, possibly one of the largest ever.
  • Fossils dated to 47 million years ago in the Middle Eocene period, indicating a warmer climate.

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