Tag: science
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Brazilians Explore African Ancestry Through DNA Testing Initiatives
In Brazil, individuals are turning to DNA tests to uncover their African ancestry, a journey deeply rooted in the country’s history of slavery. The port district of Rio, known as Little Africa, serves as a significant reminder of the African influence and presence in Brazil. With the abolition of slavery in 1888, many historical documents…
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Scientific Breakthrough: Endangered White Rhino Artificially Impregnated in Effort to Save Species
Researchers have reached a significant milestone in conservation efforts by successfully performing an artificial insemination on an endangered southern white rhino, with the potential to save the closely related northern white rhino species from extinction. Scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research in Berlin led by Dr. Thomas Hildebrandt have been working…
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Exploring the Engineering Behind Everyday Tech: Unveiling the Complex Systems of Google Maps, LED Wristbands, Spotify, and More
The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Behind series explores the intricate technology that powers everyday devices and platforms that have become integral parts of our lives. The latest episode delves into Google Maps’ complex data collection system, LED wristbands used in concerts and events, Spotify’s recommendation algorithm, the speed and security of tap-to-pay technology, noise-cancelling headphones,…
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Experts Utilize Sewage to Monitor Outbreaks of COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Polio
Researchers have harnessed sewage analysis as a crucial tool for detecting and managing the spread of diseases such as COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio. Utilizing wastewater from over a million residents in the Bay Area, the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network (SCAN) at Stanford University and its partners process samples to identify the presence and levels of…
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NHK World TV Highlights: Insights into Japan’s Catastrophic Earthquake, Fukushima’s Samurai Festival Revival, and Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka’s Stem Cell Breakthrough
This week, NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights a selection of programs that delve into significant scientific and cultural subjects. The coverage includes an in-depth analysis of last year’s catastrophic earthquake in Japan, revealing new insights through video analysis. Additionally, there is a focus on the revival of a traditional Samurai Festival in Fukushima, an event deeply rooted…