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Japan announced that it would start releasing the treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean this week. Continue reading to know the full story.
An infant bone in France, potentially from a new Homo sapiens lineage, differs from Neanderthals and bears a slight resemblance to modern humans. Continue reading to learn more about this mysterious fossil.
Gout, an inflammatory joint condition, stems from urate buildup due to genetic and environmental factors. Check out this article to learn about its link with genetics and seeking medical attention.
A new study shows that a healthy diet has no effect on prostate cancer risk, while unhealthy diets raise aggressive prostate cancer risk. Check out the study in this article.
A high school student from Virginia developed a smart pill bottle which can remind people to take their medications on time, attracting interest from CVS pharmacy. Learn more about her invention in this article.
A species of bacteria was engineered by scientists to detect the presence of tumor DNA, providing new insights in cancer therapy. Find out more about it in this article.
Researchers have developed an advanced AI model which uses chest X-rays in estimating a person’s chronological age. Continue reading the article to find out more.