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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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Amazon’s Foray into Advanced AI with “Olympus”

November 9, 2023

Amazon is investing heavily in an advanced large language model (LLM) called “Olympus.” This model is reported to have 2 trillion parameters, potentially outstripping OpenAI’s GPT-4, which has one trillion. Project Confidentiality Details of the project have been kept under ..

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