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Two Butted Comb Jelly: A Rare Case of Two Individuals Fused Together
In a fascinating discovery at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, researchers observed a rare phenomenon where two injured comb jellies fused together to form one living organism. This unique creature, dubbed...
Containing Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda: Strategies and Successes
Rwanda is currently facing its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a deadly illness similar to Ebola. With no approved vaccines or treatments available, the outbreak has already infected 56 people and claimed the...
The Godfather of AI: Nobel Physics Prize Winner Warns of Technology’s Threat to Humanity
The 2024 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to two scientists, John Hopfield from Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto, who are responsible for laying the foundation for artificial...
Newly Discovered Bright ‘Sungrazer’ Comet Visible This Month
Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS has been visible in the night sky for the past few weeks and has captured the attention of skywatchers. This comet, which was first discovered in early 2023, is expected to make...
Restoring Monkey’s Vision: Human Stem Cell Patch Success
Scientists have successfully repaired a hole in a monkey's retina using a patch made from human stem cells. This groundbreaking achievement, detailed in a study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports, represents a...
Rich Source of Rare Earth Elements: Iron-Rich Magma in Dead Volcanoes
Iron-rich volcanoes like El Laco in Chile could be a treasure trove of rare earth elements, according to recent research. These elements are crucial for the production of green energy technologies like electric vehicle...
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Driftwood for Climate Change Solutions
An ancient log that was buried almost 4,000 years ago has provided scientists with crucial evidence supporting a simple and effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. The log, discovered...
Predicting Mortality Risk with a ‘Biological Aging’ Test: What to Expect
A new test called CheekAge has been developed to measure biological age using cells from the inside surface of the cheek. This test has shown promising results in predicting the risk of death within...
Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida as a Category 4 Storm – Stay Informed and Prepared
Florida is facing the threat of another major storm, Hurricane Milton, just two weeks after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the region. As of October 8, Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly to a...
Advancements in Machine Learning Recognized with Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their groundbreaking work in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These two scientists have developed techniques...