Page-20 of Current Affairs - August, 2023

AI Robot Guides Rituals in Mecca’s Grand Mosque

August 15, 2023

The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has unveiled an innovative “guidance robot” powered by artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at assisting pilgrims and Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque. This advanced robot serves a dual purpose, ..

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LCS System for Settlement of Crude Oil Transactions Between India and UAE

August 15, 2023

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have initiated a groundbreaking move by opting to settle their crude oil transactions using their respective national currencies. The landmark transaction will involve the utilization of the Indian rupee and the UAE dirham, ..

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Tutcetus rayanensis

August 15, 2023

Palaeontologists in Egypt have unearthed a “tiny” fossil of an extinct basilosaurid whale, believed to have lived approximately 41 million years ago, in Wadi el-Hitan, also known as Whale Valley. Weighing around 412 pounds and measuring about eight feet long, ..

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Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star

August 15, 2023

Scientists have unveiled a new species, the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star, found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. With a distinctive body shape and 20 arms, this otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The ..

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United States Introduces Preventive Pill for STIs

August 15, 2023

The United States is set to deploy an existing antibiotic, DoxyPEP (doxycycline), repurposed as a preventive pill to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Recent reports state that DoxyPEP can substantially reduce the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis when taken ..

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Europe’s Oldest Lakeside Village

August 15, 2023

Archaeologists have recently unveiled what could be Europe’s oldest lakeside village, submerged beneath the waters of Lake Ohrid, also known as the “Pearl of the Balkans.” This ancient settlement, estimated to be around 8,000 years old, is located on the ..

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Treatment to Regrow Teeth

August 15, 2023

Scientists in Japan are on the cusp of a groundbreaking advancement in dental care – tooth regeneration. Clinical trials for a potential tooth re-growth treatment are set to commence in 2024, with therapeutic drugs potentially available by 2030. The Medical ..

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Engineered Bacteria for Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

August 15, 2023

Researchers are pioneering a novel approach to detect colorectal cancer early by utilizing engineered bacteria. The study, led by biologist Robert Cooper at the University of California, San Diego, focuses on modifying Acinetobacter baylyi, a bacterium with DNA-collecting capabilities. Engineered ..

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