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Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

Fossil forgery suspicions cast doubt on Moroccan mosasaur find

A newly reported mosasaur species discovered in Morocco's phosphate mines has come under scrutiny, as paleontologists question whether its distinctive tooth crowns were artificially attached to the skull. The specimen, dubbed Carinodens acrodon, was found in the Sidi Chennane phosphate mine in Khouribga......

Spanish Universities Welcome Over 11,000 Moroccan Students in Academic Year 2022-2023

Spanish higher education institutions have experienced a notable influx of Moroccan students, with current enrollment reaching 11,244 students, according to recent statistics from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. This figure comprises 7,263 students admitted through standard processes......

Astronomers map 2025's most promising space discoveries

Astronomers are anticipating significant scientific breakthroughs in 2025, with advances spanning from fundamental physics to cutting-edge space observation technologies. University of Chicago's Professor Wendy Freedman anticipates potential insights into dark matter and aims to investigate apparent......

Pioneering Moroccan Scientist Transforms National Meteorite Research

In the heart of Casablanca, where ancient astronomer Ibn Rushd once taught beneath starlit skies, Dr. Hasnaa Chennaoui has written a new chapter in Morocco's scientific legacy. As the country's first female meteoritics and planetary scientist, Chennaoui has not only revolutionized Morocco's......

Diamonds in the sky: A $200 trillion proposal to cool the climate

In a bold response to accelerating climate change, scientists are exploring an unprecedented atmospheric intervention: dispersing diamond dust into the sky. This ambitious proposal aims to reduce global temperatures by 1.6 degrees Celsius, though at a staggering cost of $200 trillion over 45 years. The......

Morocco Reaches for the Stars: University-Built Nanosatellites Launched into Orbit

In a groundbreaking achievement for Moroccan academia and space technology, two nanosatellites developed by university researchers were successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which took place on August 16 at 7:56 p.m. local time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in......

Celestial Tributes: Moroccan Luminaries Honored in the Cosmos

In a remarkable testament to Morocco's contributions to astronomy and space science, a growing number of the nation's researchers and enthusiasts are finding their names etched among the stars. On August 22, 2024, Abdelkrim Boskri became the latest addition to this prestigious group, with asteroid......

Unveiling the Mysteries of the Brain: Insights from Recent Neuroscience Research

Neuroscience has taken another leap forward, unraveling the enigmatic intricacies of the human brain. A groundbreaking study, published on July 12 in the journal Science Advances, reveals striking differences in neural connectivity influenced by both sex and gender. This collaborative effort between......