Science
A team of researchers has digitally reconstructed the face of a woman who lived around 6400 years ago in what is now Morocco, offering a rare glimpse into prehistoric populations in North Africa. The reconstruction was carried out by Ancestral Whispers using advanced imaging techniques and academic......
A team of paleontologists has announced the discovery of a new extinct shark species, Pseudocorax heteroserratus, from Morocco’s phosphate beds. This species, identified by its distinctive teeth, offers new insights into shark evolution during the Cretaceous period. A remarkable find in Morocco’s......
Meriem El Yajouri, a celebrated Moroccan astrophysicist, has been appointed to NASA’s Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, the renowned center managing the scientific missions of the Hubble, James Webb, and upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. This achievement marks a......
A recent report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies highlights Morocco’s prominent role in Africa’s growing space sector. According to the September analysis by Temidayo Oniosun, Morocco ranks among the continent’s leading nations in space development, alongside Egypt, South......
A breathtaking celestial event will grace Morocco’s skies on the night of September 7 and 8, as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a "blood moon," paints the moon in mesmerizing shades of red. This rare phenomenon occurs when Earth aligns perfectly between the sun and the moon,......
A groundbreaking fossil discovery in Morocco has revealed the remains of Spicomellus afer, an extraordinary dinosaur that lived over 165 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period near present-day Boulemane. This heavily armored herbivore is not only the oldest ankylosaur ever identified but......
A scientific milestone has been achieved as an international team of researchers, including Moroccan scientists, successfully mapped the full genome of the argan tree. This groundbreaking work, the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the species, promises significant advancements in the conservation......
Moroccan researchers have successfully reprogrammed blood cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in medical science for the country. The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health announced the achievement, which could position Morocco......
Scientists have uncovered three fossilized dinosaur teeth in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, marking the oldest evidence of turiasaurian sauropods in mainland Africa. The discovery, made in the Middle Jurassic El Mers III Formation near Boulemane, dates back approximately 168 million years. This......
A groundbreaking discovery in Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains has unveiled rare fossils that could illuminate the transition from the Ediacaran period to the Cambrian explosion, over 540 million years ago. This pivotal moment in Earth’s history marked the emergence of complex life, and researchers......
As the global transition to renewable energy accelerates, the demand for ethical and sustainable energy storage solutions has surged. However, the reliance on lithium-ion batteries, which often contain the controversial and expensive material cobalt, presents challenges. Morocco is positioning itself......
As nearly 40% of plant species face extinction, Moroccan researcher Marwa El Graoui at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is revolutionizing plant conservation through open-source tools. Her innovative framework addresses critical gaps in seed conservation, positioning Africa as a leader in......
Moroccan biologist Jinane Zouaki has been named an academic corresponding member of the prestigious Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy, marking a historic milestone for Morocco, the Arab world, and Africa. She is the first Moroccan, Arab, and African woman to hold this honor. The official induction......
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