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Morocco emerges as global hub for meteorite trade, reshaping desert communities

Moroccan meteorite hunters and dealers have established themselves as key players in the international meteorite market, with over a thousand documented discoveries since 1999. A new book by Helen Gordon, "The Meteorites: Encounters with Outer Space and Deep Time," details this remarkable development. At......

Parker Solar Probe; A Historic Journey to the Sun

The Parker Solar Probe, the fastest man-made object ever created, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun today, reaching speeds of 435,000 miles per hour. This extraordinary velocity means the spacecraft can travel from London to New York in just 29 seconds. The probe's impressive speed......

Breakthroughs in Protein Research: 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Pioneering Scientists

In a significant recognition of scientific achievement, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their groundbreaking work on protein structure. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced this prestigious honor, which carries a monetary......

Unconventional Discoveries: Mammals' Rectal Respiration and Other Quirky Ig Nobel Prize Winners

In a remarkable showcase of scientific inquiry that often defies conventional expectations, researchers have been awarded an Ig Nobel prize for their groundbreaking discovery that mammals possess the ability to breathe through their anuses. This unexpected finding emerged from a series of experiments......

Groundbreaking Discovery: Researchers Unveil Common Genetic Disorder May Affect Thousands

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a previously unknown genetic disorder that is estimated to impact hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world. The disorder, characterized by severe developmental delays and distinctive facial features, has been identified......