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Greek Student Teams Win in International Biology Competition

Two teams of Greek students from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and from the University of Thessaly were distinguished for two separate projects in the acclaimed international competition in synthetic biology, iGem 2023, which took place in Paris earlier...

Bleach Does Not Kill Common Superbug, Study Finds

In a recent study conducted by the University of Plymouth, it has been revealed that a common disinfectant, bleach, often used in hospitals to cleanse medical attire and surfaces, is ineffective against a widespread superbug. Unaffected spores by bleach The research...

World’s 1st CRISPR Therapy Has Been Approved

The world's first treatment using CRISPR therapy, a gene-editing technology, got the green light on November 16, 2023. Casgevy, also called Exa-cel, got the approval from the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) less than a week ago....

DNA Reveals Indigenous Mexicans Migrated to California 5,200 Years Ago

Over five thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers from Mexico moved to California. A recent genetic study suggests those indigenous Mexicans might have brought unique languages from the south about a thousand years earlier than previously thought. This new discovery questions the...

400-Year-Old Purple Explosive Smoke Mystery Solved

In the early days of high explosives, they were risky, hard to control, and could explode with the slightest touch. These explosives, made from a mix of gold, ammonia, and chlorine, stood out for being dangerous and leaving behind...

Chinese Rocket Crashed Into Moon Carrying Mystery Object

Last year, a chunk of man-made space material smacked into the hidden part of the moon, puzzling scientists at first. After some serious space detective work, research has suggested it was probably a Chinese rocket booster, and there was...

Bats With Giant Genitals Engage in Mating for Up to 12 Hours

Researchers have found that serotine bats, possessing notably large genitals, engage in a unique form of mating distinct from other mammals. While most mammals mate through penetration, these bats employ a different approach. Instead of inserting their genitalia directly, male...

SpaceX Loses Starship Rocket Minutes After Second Launch

SpaceX's next-generation Starship Rocket — the largest ever built — launched on its second-ever test flight on Saturday but the vehicle detonated before reaching its target altitude in what SpaceX called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly." "What we do believe right...

Wegovy Shows Heart Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

A clinical trial released last week demonstrated that Wegovy helps patients to lose an average of 15 percent of their weight, but also reduces the incidence of heart attack, stroke or death from heart disease by 20 percent. The study...

Supervolcano Megabeds Discovered at Bottom of Sea

Researchers have stumbled upon massive "megabeds" linked to ancient supervolcanoes at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. These colossal underwater deposits hint at a recurring pattern of disastrous events occurring every ten to fifteen thousand years in the region. Megabeds...

Greek Computer Scientists at Columbia Receive Prestigious Prize

Two Greek computer scientists at Columbia University received the John von Neumann Theory Prize for their research in computational complexity theory. Professors Christos Papadimitriou and Mihalis Yannakakis the Prize for their research in computational complexity theory that explores the boundaries...

First Signs of Life on Earth Uncovered in Santorini Volcano

Heat-resistant microorganisms were uncovered in the sub-seabed of a Santorini submarine volcano in the first study of its kind.

Each Nostril Smells the World Uniquely, Study Reveals

New research by three top universities in the U.S. has uncovered an interesting fact about our brains. Our two nostrils, despite being right next to each other, are kind of doing their own thing when it comes to smelling. Scientists have...

Birth of Chimeric Monkey Created With Stem Cells

In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have announced the birth of a chimeric monkey, marking a huge leap in the world of medicine and genetics. This special monkey is made by combining cells from two different baby monkey groups before...

Breast Implants Save Man With Severe Lung Damage

A man who was sick and in critical condition due to vaping and pneumonia was rescued by the use of breast implants to replace his damaged lungs. The man is Davey Bauer, a 34-year-old landscaper from St. Louis, Missouri...