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Link between PM2.5 Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

A recent study released in the Lancet Planetary Health has exposed a troubling association between airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and the development of antibiotic resistance. The...

August 18, 2023

Indian Scientist Develops High-Precision Method for Nanomechanical Testing

An Indian scientist, in collaboration with international institutions, has introduced a novel method to assess nanomechanical properties of materials at minuscule scales with exceptional precision and accuracy. This...

August 18, 2023

Maisies Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the universe, allowing astronomers to unveil some of its most enigmatic secrets. JWST has now revealed Maisie’s...

August 17, 2023

Tachymenoides harrisonfordi

A newly discovered species of snake in Peru has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in tribute to actor Harrison Ford’s environmental advocacy. Known for his portrayal of Indiana Jones,...

August 17, 2023

Carbon Dioxide Drives Volcanic Eruption

A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that carbon dioxide (CO2), not water vapor, is the driving force behind the eruption of basaltic volcanoes. Researchers studying magma...

August 16, 2023

Scent Dogs Surpass PCR Tests for COVID-19 Detection

Trained scent dogs have demonstrated remarkable accuracy in detecting COVID-19 infections, outperforming traditional RT-PCR tests, according to a comprehensive review of studies. This innovative method not only offers...

August 16, 2023

AI Robot Guides Rituals in Mecca’s Grand Mosque

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...

August 15, 2023

Tutcetus rayanensis

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...

August 15, 2023

Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star

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...

August 15, 2023

United States Introduces Preventive Pill for STIs

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...

August 15, 2023

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