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Innovative Drug Formulation Offers New Hope for Scorpion Sting Patients

November 2, 2023

Scorpion envenomation is a life-threatening problem in many parts of the world, and the Indian red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) is among the most dangerous scorpions globally. Current treatment primarily relies on equine anti-scorpion antivenom (ASA) administered intravenously. However, this treatment ..

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Study Reveals Strong Link Between Air Pollution and Parkinson’s Disease Risk

November 1, 2023

A new study set to be published in the medical journal Neurology of the American Academy of Neurology has unearthed a concerning connection between air pollution and Parkinson’s disease. The research reveals that individuals residing in areas with median levels ..

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NASA’s INFUSE Mission to Study Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant

October 31, 2023

NASA launched the Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission on October 29, aiming to study the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant located about 2,600 light years away from Earth. This spectacular event occurred around 20,000 years ago when a ..

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Google’s New Tools to Combat Misinformation and Enhance Image Understanding

October 27, 2023

In its ongoing battle against the spread of misinformation online, Google has introduced three innovative tools aimed at improving image understanding and fact-checking. These tools, “About this Image,” “Fact Check Explorer,” and AI-generated source descriptions within the “Search Generative Experience,” ..

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“Calixcoca” Vaccine

October 27, 2023

Scientists in Brazil have developed a groundbreaking treatment for cocaine and crack addiction in the form of a vaccine named “Calixcoca.” This innovative vaccine aims to disrupt the effects of cocaine by triggering an immune response in the body, preventing ..

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Nanophotonic Electron Accelerator (NEA)

October 27, 2023

Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully activating the world’s smallest particle accelerator for the first time. This remarkable achievement, with a size comparable to a small coin, holds immense potential for various applications, including the possibility of utilizing ..

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