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‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans

‘Triple Threat’ of Extreme Heat, Oxygen Loss, Acidification Faces Oceans

New research has found the world’s oceans are under siege from a convergence of extreme heat, oxygen loss, and acidification, the Guardian reported yesterday. The research, published in AGU Advances, says that about a fifth of the ocean’s surface is…
New blood test can predict breast cancer recurrence years before detection

New blood test can predict breast cancer recurrence years before detection

Researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) have announced a groundbreaking blood test that can predict the recurrence of breast cancer years before it is detectable on scans. This “ultra-sensitive” test identifies traces of tumor DNA well before a…
Stem Cell Breakthroughs Promise Hope for Humanity

Stem Cell Breakthroughs Promise Hope for Humanity

The field of stem cell research continues to make significant strides, offering immense potential for treating a multitude of diseases and revolutionizing the field of medicine. These microscopic marvels hold the remarkable ability to develop into various cell types, offering…
3D Printing, AI, Genetic Engineering Powering Organ Transplantation

3D Printing, AI, Genetic Engineering Powering Organ Transplantation

As the pressing need for organ transplantation grows rapidly worldwide, latest technologies have come to the aid of this critical task. One method developed in 2024 using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess potential transplant organs has recently drawn recognition as…
UN Conference Explores Promises, Perils of AI

UN Conference Explores Promises, Perils of AI

Top United Nations officials and global technology leaders gathered this week to discuss the potential and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) at the annual AI for Good conference, VOA reported yesterday. The two-day conference, organized by the UN’s International Telecommunication…
Astronomers Discover Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Exoplanet 40 Light-Years Away

Astronomers Discover Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Exoplanet 40 Light-Years Away

Scientists have uncovered the existence of a potentially habitable Earth-sized exoplanet dubbed “Gliese 12b”, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Located just 40 light-years from Earth, this temperate world orbits a cool red dwarf star every 12.76 days, placing it squarely within…
AI’s Impact on Global Economy

AI’s Impact on Global Economy

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world, and its economic impact is undoubtedly significant. AI has automated many tasks in the fields of writing, computing, data analysis, graphics, displacing some jobs but creating new ones. According to the global management…
Experts warn against potential dangers AI poses to humanity if remains unregulated

Experts warn against potential dangers AI poses to humanity if remains unregulated

Experts have warned against potential dangers artificial intelligence (AI) poses to humanity, stressing that without proper rules, it could ultimately lead to the extinction of the human race, the Polish website “Elblog.pl” said. According to a recently published report, researchers…
Scientists Grow Lab Diamonds at Regular Pressure in Just 15 Minutes

Scientists Grow Lab Diamonds at Regular Pressure in Just 15 Minutes

Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize diamonds under regular pressure and temperature conditions, unlike the extreme conditions typically required, New Atlas reported recently. According to the science website, the method involves exposing a liquid metal alloy of gallium,…
Scientists discover nutrient biomarker patterns linked to cognitive performance, brain health

Scientists discover nutrient biomarker patterns linked to cognitive performance, brain health

Researchers from the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln analyzed brain scans and nutritional intake data from 100 volunteers aged 65 to 75 to explore the relationship between specific diets and slower brain aging, Science Alert journal reported.…
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