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A six-month trial in western Uganda found that babies carried in permethrin-treated wraps had about a two-thirds reduction in malaria cases (0.73 vs 2.14 per 100 babies per week) compared with untreated wraps; safety signals showed a slightly higher rash rate but no withdrawals, and researchers see potential for local production and broader testing before rollout.
India's goods exports increased by 19% in November despite U.S. tariffs, with exports to the U.S. rising 22.6%, and the trade deficit shrinking significantly, reflecting resilience and diversification in India's external trade.
The Austrian Space Forum is leading a project called BACTeRMA, which aims to prevent microbial growth in the inner linings of spacesuits for future lunar missions. The project involves testing novel textiles, such as high-strength Twaron material, that can withstand the harsh conditions of the lunar surface. The team has developed biocidal textile processing techniques using bacterial metabolites to avoid microbial growth. These materials have been exposed to radiation, moondust, and simulated human perspiration to test their durability. The findings of the project lay the foundation for future developments in antimicrobial treatments and the integration of smart textile technologies in spacesuits.