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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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