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Tachymenoides harrisonfordi

August 17, 2023

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, who famously fears snakes, Ford’s real-life commitment to conservation earned him this ..

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Carbon Dioxide Drives Volcanic Eruption

August 16, 2023

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 from Pico do Fogo, a highly active ocean island volcano, detected elevated ..

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Scent Dogs Surpass PCR Tests for COVID-19 Detection

August 16, 2023

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 quicker results but also the potential to significantly cut diagnostic expenses. The ..

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AI Robot Guides Rituals in Mecca’s Grand Mosque

August 15, 2023

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 performers at the Grand Mosque. This advanced robot serves a dual purpose, ..

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Tutcetus rayanensis

August 15, 2023

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 Whale Valley. Weighing around 412 pounds and measuring about eight feet long, ..

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Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star

August 15, 2023

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 otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The ..

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United States Introduces Preventive Pill for STIs

August 15, 2023

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 can substantially reduce the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis when taken ..

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Treatment to Regrow Teeth

August 15, 2023

Scientists in Japan are on the cusp of a groundbreaking advancement in dental care – tooth regeneration. Clinical trials for a potential tooth re-growth treatment are set to commence in 2024, with therapeutic drugs potentially available by 2030. The Medical ..

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Engineered Bacteria for Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

August 15, 2023

Researchers are pioneering a novel approach to detect colorectal cancer early by utilizing engineered bacteria. The study, led by biologist Robert Cooper at the University of California, San Diego, focuses on modifying Acinetobacter baylyi, a bacterium with DNA-collecting capabilities. Engineered ..

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17th-Century “Vampire” Child Found in Polish Village

August 15, 2023

Archaeologists excavating the village of Pień in Poland have made a chilling discovery: the remains of a young “vampire” child buried face down and secured to the earth with a padlock. The site, described as a resting place for “the ..

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