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3 scientists win Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize for developing therapy for rare leukaemia

Three life scientists from mainland China and France have won Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize this year for developing a therapy that has turned a rare form of leukaemia from deadly to widely curable. Professor Emerita Anne Dejean, Professor Hugues…

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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Science and Technology MCQs on Psyche mission, National Quantum Mission a…

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Europe could become a chikungunya virus hotspot as heat expands mosquito habitats

As climate change drives mosquitoes north, Europe and North America are emerging as hotspots for chikungunya virus, a new study warns.

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US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

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In step toward immortality, Israeli scientists say they can ‘rewind’ aging in mouse livers

SIRT6 'longevity' protein reverses DNA structure in new peer-reviewed study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University and US National Institute on Aging; treatment seeks to extend healthy human lifespan The post In step toward immortality…

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Peking University unveils 3D design tool to power Huawei’s chip ambitions

Researchers at Peking University have claimed a breakthrough in microchip design software, purportedly offering critical support to Huawei Technologies as the tech giant attempts to build cutting-edge semiconductors despite US-led trade…

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Chinese scientists use supercomputer to cut new drug screening time from years to seconds

China has unveiled an artificial intelligence platform for drug discovery that can screen a vast library of chemical compounds, cutting the initial drug screening phase from months or years down to tens of seconds. Developers said they…

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Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage

Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain.

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Nasa unveils Moon Base roadmap with lunar rovers, cargo landers, and South Pole missions

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Nigeria Hosts Major Healthcare Expo as WHX Opens in Lagos

Nigeria’s growing importance in Africa’s healthcare sector will come into sharp focus next week as the World Health Expo (WHX) opens in Lagos, bringing together healthcare leaders, investors, manufacturers and policymakers from across the…

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Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies. Fuel and gas prices are rising in Germany — could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

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Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?