Scientists Create Skin-Like Hydrogel That Heals Wounds 90% In 4 Hours

In an exciting scientific discovery, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a revolutionary self-healing hydrogel that mimics the qualities of human skin. This innovative material can repair itself up to 90% in just four hours and fully restore within 24 hours, offering new potential for wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies.

Gels are commonly found in everyday products, from hair treatments to food textures, but replicating the complex qualities of human skin has always been a challenge. Skin is flexible, durable, and possesses an extraordinary ability to heal. Until now, scientists struggled to develop a material that could combine both the flexibility and healing properties found in human skin. This new hydrogel, made possible through nanosheet-enhanced polymer entanglement, has solved this problem.

This outstanding discovery has been found in the study that was published today (March 7) in the prestigious journal Nature Materials. Researchers enhanced a hydrogel by adding ultra-thin, large clay nanosheets. Hydrogels are usually soft and squishy, but this new material forms a highly organised structure with densely entangled polymers between the nanosheets. This not only strengthens the hydrogel but also allows it to heal itself after damage.

"Many biological tissues are mechanically strong and stiff but can still heal from damage. By contrast, synthetic hydrogels have not shown comparable combinations of properties, as current stiffening approaches inevitably suppress the required chain/bond dynamics for self-healing," the authors of the study said.

The self-repairing gel offers an exciting step forward in various fields, including wound healing, drug delivery, soft robotics, and prosthetics. The material's ability to quickly and effectively heal makes it a promising candidate for advancing medical treatments, offering hope for faster recovery times for burn victims, surgical patients, and those with chronic wounds.

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League Live

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their highly-anticipated Champions League Round Of 16 encounter on Wednesday. Real hold the advantage after a gritty 2-1 win in the first leg that saw Brahim Diaz scoring the all-important winner against Atletico. The focus will once again be on French superstar Kylian Mbappe who did not take part in the training session after he felt some "discomfort". However, Spanish media reported that he will be fit for the game.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Live Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match take place?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will take place on Thursday, March 13 (IST).

Where will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match be held?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be held at the Metropolitano in Madrid.

What time will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match start?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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US Officials Headed To Russia "Right Now": Trump On Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

Trump did not give further details on the negotiating team.

"People are going to Russia right now as we speak. And hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Ireland's prime minister.

"And if we do, I think that would be 80 percent of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath finished."

Vice President JD Vance, who was also in the meeting, added that there were "conversations that are happening on the phone and in person with some of our representatives over the next couple of days."

Trump would not say when he would next speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but added that "I hope he's going to have a ceasefire" and that there had been "positive messages" from Moscow.

"It's up to Russia now," said Trump.

Trump was coy about pressuring Moscow to agree to a truce, saying he could slap it with "devastating" sanctions but adding that "I hope that's not going to be necessary."

"I can do things financially that would be very bad for Russia. I don't want to do that because I want to get peace," Trump added.

His comments come less than two weeks after an explosive row between Trump, Vance and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office in front of television cameras.

Trump halted military aid after the argument to pressure Kyiv, which agreed to a US-proposed plan for a 30-day ceasefire at talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UCL: When And Where To Watch

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Barcelona enter their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Portuguese side Benfica with a slender 1-0 advantage, and will be hoping to achieve a more convincing victory and book their place in the quarter-finals. A goal by star man Raphinha and a heroic performance by Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny helped Barcelona to a crucial away win in Portugal. However, they will have to play without teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, who was sent off in the first leg. Benfica have taken Barcelona close in both their group stage and first leg Round of 16 meetings, and will back themselves to pull off an upset comeback victory.

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Live Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match take place?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will take place on Tuesday, March 11 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match be held?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match start?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will start at 11:15 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website. 

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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Trump Administration Launches App To Allow Immigrants In US To "Self Deport"

The Trump administration rolled out a new app on Monday that will allow immigrants in the United States illegally to "self deport" rather than face possible arrest and detention, building on President Donald Trump's deportation push.

The US Customs and Border Protection app, called CBP Home, will offer an option for someone to signal their "intent to depart," the agency said.

"The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. "If they don't, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return."

Trump, a Republican, has vowed to deport record numbers of migrants in the US illegally. Trump's initial deportation numbers lagged the monthly average in fiscal year 2024 under Democrat Joe Biden, although Biden's deportations included many recent border crossers.

The Trump administration has taken other steps that could pressure immigrants in the United States illegally to leave.

A Trump administration regulation set to take effect April 11 would require people lacking legal status to register with the federal government or face fines or jail time.

CBP Home replaces an app known as CBP One that was launched under Biden. The Biden-era app included a feature that allowed some one million migrants in Mexico to schedule an appointment to request entry at a legal border crossing.

Republicans criticized the Biden program, saying it facilitated mass migration to the United States and did not adequately vet migrants.

Trump shut down CBP One hours after taking office, leaving migrants with pending appointments stranded and unsure of next steps.

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Shama Mohamed, Who Body-Shamed Rohit, Says This After India's CT 2025 Win

Congress leader Shama Mohamed congratulated the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team, following its Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in Dubai on Sunday. This comes days after Shama body-shamed Rohit and criticised his leadership. She had faced a lot of backlash for her remarks on Rohit. India defeat New Zealand by four wickets in the final, chasing down a total of 251 with an over to spare at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, Shama was quick to congratulate Rohit and his team on the historic triumph.

"Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their stupendous performance in winning the #ChampionsTrophy2025! Hats off to Captain @ImRo45 who led from the front with a brilliant 76, setting the tone for victory. @ShreyasIyer15 and @klrahul played crucial knocks, steering India to glory!" Shama posted on X.

Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their stupendous performance in winning the #ChampionsTrophy2025!

Hats off to Captain @ImRo45 who led from the front with a brilliant 76, setting the tone for victory. @ShreyasIyer15 and @klrahul played crucial knocks, steering India to...

— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) March 9, 2025

Shama Mohamed's recent comment regarding Rohit Sharma's fitness during the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final stage was widely criticised. Shama, in a post which has now been deleted by her, suggested that Rohit is "fat for a sportsperson". In a separate post on X, Shama had also called Rohit "the most unimpressive captain". 

Rohit led from the front in the final, laying the foundation of India's chase with a quickfire 76. The Indian captain played down talks surrounding his fitness and retirement, taking on the Kiwis bowlers for fun in the first Powerplay.

The world number's one ODI team, India finished unbeaten in the eight-nation tournament played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

"I appreciate everyone who came to support us. The crowd has been amazing. Not our home ground but they made it our home ground. Very satisfying win. Right form the beginning our spinners... there is too much expectation but they never disappointed. It helped them and we used that to our advantage. We were very consistent with our bowling. [KL] A very solid mind, never gets overawed with the pressure around him. He finished off the game for us. He picks the right shot to play in the pressure situation which allows the rest of the batters to play freely. For eg, Hardik. The overall batsmanship shown by all the batters was special. [On Chakravarthy] He has something different about him. When you are playing on such a pitch, you want to have something like him. He didn't start but played later and got wickets. Luckily for us, it came to use. Very grateful for the fans. We really appreciate their support. It may not be seen as useful but when they come out, it makes a difference," Rohit said after the match.

Star batsman Virat Kohli said: "It's been amazing, we wanted to bounce back after a tough Australia tour. Lovely playing with a bunch of amazing youngsters. They're stepping up and taking India in the right direction."

"When you leave, you want to leave in a better position. So many impactful knocks (Shubman) Gill, Shreyas (Iyer), Rahul have played. The team is in good hands," he added.

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Indian-Origin Student In US Vanishes In Dominican Republic, Search Underway

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for a 20-year-old Indian-origin student who went missing while on her spring break trip with classmates. According to the New York Post, Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, was reported missing on Thursday, while travelling with a group in the resort town of Punta Cana. Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Ms Konanki went missing while "walking the beach" and has not been seen or heard from since.

"Our office was contacted on Thursday evening about a missing female from Loudoun County who was with a group of other people traveling in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana specifically," a Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Saturday, per the Post.  

The 20-year-old is said to have vanished while walking on the beach wearing a bikini, local officials said. A missing person's poster describes her as 5 feet 3 inches, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she was wearing a brown bikini, big round earrings, a metal designer anklet on her right leg, yellow and steel bracelets on her right hand and a multicolored beaded bracelet on her left hand, the poster detailed. 

In a statement, the University of Pittsburgh officials said they were working with Ms Konanki's family and local authorities in Virginia. "University officials are in contact with Sudiksha Konanki's family as well as authorities in Loudoun County, Virginia, and we have offered our full support in their efforts to find her and bring her home safely," university spokesperson Jared Stonesifer said, according to the outlet. 

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Defensa Civil, a search and rescue team based in the Dominican Republic, set out to look for her Saturday evening, but around 8pm the crew called off the search for the day. Defensa Civil said the search for Konanki would continue on Sunday. 

Sudiksha Konanki is expected to graduate from the university in 2026, according to her LinkedIn profile. It is unclear what her major is. Prior to college, she attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. 

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