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Could gene-editing cure HIV?

Could gene-editing cure HIV?

Scientists say they’ve been able to literally cut out the ‘bad’ bits of DNA from infected cells to eliminate HIV in patients using the Nobel Prize-winning technology CRISPR. During the last few years, scientists have made strides towards treating diseases through gene-editing technology, their most promising breakthrough being the...

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AI discovers the first new antibiotic in over 60 years

AI discovers the first new antibiotic in over 60 years

A deep-learning algorithm has helped scientists identify new compounds that are effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria – a public health threat that causes thousands of deaths annually. With doctors concerned that antibiotics have become increasingly ineffective since Fleming first purified penicillin in 1928, the recent discovery of a compound which...

UAE’s ‘low carbon’ blue ammonia debunked by experts

UAE’s ‘low carbon’ blue ammonia debunked by experts

Hydrogen is heralded by many as the key to decarbonising energy, but the UAE’s ‘low carbon’ way of transporting it through blue ammonia is drawing scepticism from experts. When the president of the world’s leading climate conference is simultaneously the chief of a top 10 oil production empire, it’s understandable that experts would want his grandiose ecological claims to be substantiated with science. In recent years, Sultan Al Jaber has touted...

By London, UK
PlayStation’s ‘India Hero Project’ to cultivate the nation’s gaming talent

PlayStation’s ‘India Hero Project’ to cultivate the nation’s gaming talent

The ‘India Hero Project’ is a scheme which will allow the nation’s indie developers to pitch to a committee of nine Sony employees. Financial, technical, and marketing support will be offered to the best demos and Sony may even publish games directly. The gaming market in India is currently worth an estimated $868m which is expected to double by 2027, according to data from analytics firm Niko Partners. As of...

By London, UK
The growing danger of satellite re-entries

The growing danger of satellite re-entries

While satellites play a crucial role in various industries, recent concerns have emerged regarding the potential safety risks posed by aging satellites re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the dangers of satellites falling from the sky. This is due to several factors, including the increasing number of devices in orbit, the lifespan of existing satellites, and the growing threat of space debris. In...

By Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Space launches are ‘profoundly’ polluting Earth’s atmosphere

Space launches are ‘profoundly’ polluting Earth’s atmosphere

A team of researchers has traced atmospheric pollution to types of metal found in rockets and satellites. Is our ozone layer again under threat? In our quest for knowledge and cosmic expansion, is the Space Age leaving dirty fingerprints on our Earth’s stratosphere? A team of researchers recently discovered an abundance of pollutant aerosols lingering within the second layer of the planet’s atmosphere – the majority of which are directly...

By London, UK