Tag #Science

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New Urine Test Detects Lung Cancer 'Zombie Cells'

British scientists created a new urine test to detect lung cancer earlier by identifying 'zombie cell' proteins; this non-invasive test, successful in mice, aims for human trials and could revolutionize early cancer detection.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Observational Evidence for Dark Matter's Existence and Abundance

Observations of galactic rotation curves, gravitational lensing in galaxy clusters, and analysis of cosmic microwave background radiation consistently indicate dark matter constitutes approximately 85% of the universe's matter, strongly suggesting its existence despite its inability to interact with...

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French Forests Face Decline: Urgent Call for Sustainable Forestry

The 2024 "Naturellement!" forum in Rouen will address the alarming decline in French forest health due to climate change, unsustainable practices, and pest infestations, highlighting the need for a transition to sustainable forestry methods.

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Climate Action
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Mars' Acidalia Planitia: Promising Site for Subsurface Microbial Life

Research indicates the Acidalia Planitia on Mars possesses sufficient water, warmth from radioactive decay, and energy to support methanogenic bacteria, potentially resolving the debate about Martian atmospheric methane; however, verification requires future deep-drilling missions.

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Life on Land
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China's Anti-Desertification Success: Goji Berries, Green Great Wall, and Technological Innovation

The UNCCD executive secretary praised China's anti-desertification efforts, citing the 4 billion USD goji berry industry in Ningxia and the innovative technologies used in the 'Green Great Wall' initiative as examples of successful land restoration.

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Life on Land
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Widening Gender Gap in Australian Math and Science Scores Favors Boys

A new report reveals a widening gender gap in Australian year 4 and 8 students' math and science scores, favoring boys, with the largest ever recorded gap in year 4 driven by a significantly higher percentage of boys achieving very high scores, prompting calls for systemic change.

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Quality Education
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California Earthquake Drills Highlight Tsunami Vulnerability

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake 55 miles off Eureka, California triggered a tsunami warning, prompting evacuations for over five million residents; though no tsunami formed, the exercise highlighted the region's vulnerability and preparedness needs.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Coal Ash: A Potential $8.4 Billion Source of Rare Earth Elements for the US

A study by the University of Texas at Austin found that coal ash in the United States contains approximately 11 million tons of rare earth elements, valued at $8.4 billion, offering a potential solution to the country's reliance on China for these resources crucial for clean energy technologies.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China's Observatories Successfully Track Asteroid 2024 XA1 Before Earth Impact

Chinese observatories successfully tracked and imaged asteroid 2024 XA1 before its atmospheric entry over eastern Siberia on December 3, 2024, marking the 11th successful early warning of an asteroid impacting Earth and highlighting advancements in near-Earth object detection capabilities.

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Exoplanet Atmosphere Research: From Hot Jupiters to Exo-Earths

In 1995, Swiss astronomers discovered 51 Pegasi b, a hot Jupiter orbiting a sunlike star every 4.2 days, initiating the characterization of exoplanet atmospheres and paving the way for future exo-Earth studies using advanced telescopes like James Webb.

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No Poverty
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Minoxidil Use Linked to 'Werewolf Syndrome' in European Infants

Eleven cases of hypertrichosis ('werewolf syndrome') in European infants were linked to parental use of topical minoxidil, prompting the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to update medication information with warnings about this potential side effect.

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Good Health and Well-being
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ONF Adapts French Forests to Climate Change

The French National Forestry Office (ONF) is researching and implementing strategies to adapt French forests to climate change, including studying climate-resilient tree species, monitoring forest health, and diversifying tree populations.

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