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‘Kill Switch’ for Cancer Cells: A Breakthrough Discovery in Cancer Treatment

November 15, 2023

Scientists in California have made a significant breakthrough by discovering a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. The experts from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento have identified a protein on a receptor that can be ..

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AI-Powered Robot Chemist Revolutionizes Mars Oxygen Production

November 15, 2023

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered robot chemist capable of synthesizing oxygen-producing compounds from Martian meteorites. This development has significant implications for future Mars missions, offering the potential to optimize resources and reduce the need for transporting oxygen from Earth, ..

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CDC Identifies New Sub-Variant JN.1 of Omicron

November 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with limited information available about its characteristics and potential impact. Discovery of Sub-Variant ..

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Mars Sample Return Mission Faces Budget Crisis

November 13, 2023

NASA’s ambitious Mars Sample Return mission aims to collect the first-ever rock samples from Mars and bring them to Earth. But the complex undertaking now faces a budget crisis that jeopardizes its future. The Mars Sample Return Mission The goal ..

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Rediscovery of the Elusive Attenborough’s Long-Beaked Echidna in Indonesia

November 13, 2023

A “lost” rare mammal with a bizarre appearance has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, delighting scientists who feared it may be extinct. The mysterious creature Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna has spines like a hedgehog, a nose like an ..

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Exploring a 500-Year-Old Herbarium

November 13, 2023

Pressed flowers have the power to transport us through time, and for a team of dedicated researchers, a 500-year-old herbarium offered a captivating journey into Italy’s past, particularly the city of Bologna in the north. A Botanical Time Capsule: Aldrovandi’s ..

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Astronaut Frank Borman Passes Away

November 11, 2023

Frank Borman will forever be remembered as the commander of Apollo 8, the mission that circled the moon 10 times and laid the groundwork for the lunar landing that followed. Alongside his crewmates, James Lovell and William Anders, Borman embarked ..

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Chinese Scientists Create Monkey Chimera

November 11, 2023

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant milestone in the realm of genetic research by creating a monkey chimera with two sets of DNA. This experimental breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for medical research and the conservation of endangered species. The ..

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FDA Approves Valneva’s Chikungunya Vaccine for At-Risk Adults

November 10, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval to Valneva’s single-shot vaccine, known as Ixchiq, for individuals aged 18 and older who face an increased risk of exposure to the chikungunya virus. This approval marks a significant ..

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Pit Latrines: Unique Microbial Ecosystems with Environmental Implications

November 10, 2023

A recent study published in the journal PLOS Water sheds light on the microbial communities within pit latrines, revealing their distinct nature compared to human microbiomes and other treatment facilities. Here are the key findings and implications. Pit Latrines and ..

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