Tag #Science

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Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer Earlier Using \"Zombie Cells\"

British scientists created a urine test detecting lung cancer earlier by identifying \"zombie cells\"—senescent cells releasing proteins detected by an injectable sensor—which successfully identified early-stage lung cancer in rats, potentially revolutionizing cancer detection.

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Good Health and Well-being
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California Earthquake: A Reminder of US Seismic Vulnerability

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern California on Thursday, causing power outages for over 10,000 people and prompting a tsunami warning (later canceled); this event, while significant, is less severe than several past earthquakes in the US, including the 1700 Cascadia earthquake (magnitude 8...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dark Chocolate Consumption Linked to Reduced Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A Harvard University study revealed that individuals consuming approximately one ounce of dark chocolate daily exhibited a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not; this effect was not observed among milk chocolate consumers.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Terremoto na Califórnia reacende temor do 'Big One'

Um terremoto de magnitude 7,0 atingiu a costa norte da Califórnia em 5 de dezembro de 2024, sem grandes danos, mas reacendendo o temor do 'Big One', um megaterremoto potencialmente devastador na falha de San Andreas, que poderia causar milhares de mortes e danos materiais de centenas de bilhões de d...

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Good Health and Well-being
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E/V Nautilus Captures First-Ever Footage of Nautiluses in Palau

The Exploration Vessel Nautilus captured the first-ever video footage of four nautiluses during a 2024 dive in Palau's German Channel, using the ROV Hercules at approximately 1200 feet, showcasing the elusive animal's behavior and contributing to the understanding of the Palauan marine ecosystem.

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Life Below Water
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Moroccan Professor Awarded for Economic Intelligence Leadership

Professor Driss Guerraoui, president of the Université Ouverte de Dakhla, received the 2024 SCIP International Leadership Award in Economic Intelligence in Barcelona on December 4th, recognizing his contributions to economic intelligence research, education, and advocacy in Morocco and Africa since ...

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Quality Education
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Successful Sentinel-1C Launch Restores Europe's Space Access

Europe's Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket on [Date], marking the return of this crucial launch system after a December 2022 failure due to a Zefiro-40 engine malfunction, restoring Europe's independent access to space for smaller satellites.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China's CO2 Rise Slightly Below Decade Average in 2023

China's 2023 atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose by 2.3 ppm, slightly below the past decade's average and mirroring the global increase; methane and nitrous oxide also increased, but less than global averages, according to the China Meteorological Administration's 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulle...

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Climate Action
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Maslow's Humanist Revolution in Psychology

Following the Pearl Harbor attack, psychologist Abraham Maslow dedicated his life to understanding human potential for good, contrasting with prevailing deterministic views; his humanist approach, emphasizing self-actualization and meaningful experiences, profoundly impacted psychology and continues...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Análisis arqueológico revela uso de estimulantes por guerreros germánicos en la época romana

Un estudio de la Universidad Maria Curie-Sklodowska revela el uso de cucharas especiales por guerreros germánicos para dosificar estimulantes (beleño, adormidera, lúpulo) antes del combate durante la época romana, desafiando la visión tradicional de estas sociedades.

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Rattlesnake's Deceptive Rattle: Exploiting Human Auditory Perception for Survival

Scientists discover that rattlesnakes manipulate the frequency of their tail rattle to create the illusion of closer proximity, potentially deceiving humans and increasing their survival chances; this deceptive tactic exploits human auditory perception and improves snake safety by creating distance.

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Life on Land
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Saudi University Ranking Scheme Exposed: 76% Drop in Highly Cited Scientists

An investigation revealed a scheme where Saudi universities paid foreign scientists to falsely claim affiliation, inflating their rankings; this led to a 76% drop in highly cited scientists linked to Saudi institutions since April 2023, exposing vulnerabilities in academic ranking systems and impact...

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