Tag #Science

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JWST Images Tiny Galaxy, Revealing Early Universe Secrets

The James Webb Space Telescope, using gravitational lensing from galaxy cluster MACS J1423, imaged the small, early galaxy "Firefly Sparkle", providing insights into galaxy formation through mergers and stellar evolution 600 million years after the Big Bang.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Scientists Warn of Mirror Bacteria Risks

Thirty-eight scientists from nine countries warn of the potential creation of mirror bacteriaā€”synthetic organisms with reversed molecular structuresā€”posing unprecedented risks to humans, animals, and plants, urging research restrictions before it is too late.

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230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis

In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...

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Life on Land
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Advancements in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment and Prevention

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over 50; research reveals two types, dry and wet, with varied treatments including antioxidants, anti-VEGF injections, and laser surgery; future therapies are under investigation.

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Preserving Humanity's Martian Heritage

Researchers argue that NASA rovers and other human artifacts on Mars constitute a unique archaeological record of humanity's space exploration and should be preserved, despite risks from natural weathering, meteoroid impacts, and future missions; this echoes the preservation of Earth's historical si...

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Three-Quarters of Earth's Land Dries, Sparking UN Summit on Desertification

A UN report reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land is drier, impacting nearly five billion people by the end of the century and threatening food security and migration, while a Riyadh summit debates funding and solutions for worsening droughts.

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Climate Action
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COP16: $12.15 Billion Pledged to Combat Desertification

The UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, attended by nearly 200 countries and 20,000 participants, finalized 39 decisions prioritizing land restoration and drought resilience, launching a $12.15 billion partnership and an AI-driven observatory to combat desertification and its impact on 7.5 billion people by 2050...

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230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats

Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.

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Life on Land
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230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns

Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.

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Life on Land
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Versailles: Unexpected Center of Scientific Innovation

The exhibition "Versailles: Science and Splendour" reveals how the French monarchy at Versailles unexpectedly spearheaded scientific advancements in surgery, hydraulics, and inoculation, despite ethical complexities and the eventual overthrow of the monarchy itself.

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Massive Marine Heatwave Causes Death of 4 Million Common Murres in Alaska

In 2015 and 2016, two massive marine heatwaves off the coast of Alaska caused the deaths of approximately 4 million common murres due to starvation, representing the largest recorded mass mortality event of a single species and highlighting the severe impact of climate change on wildlife populations...

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Life Below Water
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Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023

The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countriesā€”Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealandā€”met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...

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