In the coming months, residents and visitors in the Americas are in for a treat as they will have the chance to witness two rare celestial events. The excitement kicks off with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse scheduled for this Saturday. A “ring of fire” eclipse happens when the moon comes between the Earth…
Scientists have made significant strides in using biomimetic tissue models to study human disease and development. However, replicating a fully functioning human heart in a lab has remained a complex challenge. To bridge this gap, a multidisciplinary research team has developed a miniature replica of a heart chamber, called the miniaturized Precision-enabled Unidirectional Microfluidic Pump…
In a momentous development, Amazon is poised to embark on its pioneering Project Kuiper initiative, scheduling the launch of its first internet satellites on October 6, 2023. The launch operation will be orchestrated from the prestigious Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, and the responsibility of executing this historic event rests with the United…
Madagascar grapples with a notably high incidence of Neonatal Bacterial Infections (NBIs), estimated at a staggering 196.3 potential cases per 1,000 live births. This alarming statistic stands nearly twice as high as the incidence rates observed in Cambodia and Senegal. A comprehensive community-based cohort study, conducted over the period of 2018 to 2021 in Madagascar,…
Immunization stands as one of the most potent tools in the realm of public health, safeguarding countless lives and preventing the onset of severe illnesses stemming from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) annually. Nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought significant upheaval upon immunization initiatives worldwide, resulting in a marked decrease in VPD coverage. As we find ourselves…
China has extended an invitation for collaboration on its forthcoming Chang’e-8 lunar mission, a crucial initiative in the race to establish a permanent habitat on the moon’s south pole. This mission, slated for launch in 2026, serves as a cornerstone for the construction of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), spearheaded by Beijing and set…
In a groundbreaking stride toward unraveling the enigmatic cosmos, scientists have uncovered fresh evidence pointing to the existence of a rapidly spinning supermassive black hole nestled within our neighboring galaxy, Messier 87. This revelation regarding the supermassive black hole, which plays host to the emission of formidable jets, was made possible through meticulous observations conducted…
Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a Type II supernova in the Cartwheel Galaxy, located about 500 million light-years away from Earth. The supernova, dubbed SN 2021afdx, was first spotted in December 2021 by the European Southern Observatory’s New Technology Telescope. Type II supernovae occur when massive stars (at least eight times the mass of…
