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Milestone in HIV vaccine development: Scientists make significant progress in antibody production

Milestone in HIV vaccine development: ...

Scientists from leading research institutes have made significant progress in developing an HIV vaccine. New research suggests the possibility of producing antibodies that could neutralize different strains of the virus, which is a key step towards an effective vaccine.

Increasing atmospheric humidity could make hurricanes over the Atlantic more difficult to form and change weather patterns over Africa, according to a new scientific study

Increasing atmospheric humidity could make ...

A new study investigates how increased atmospheric moisture can affect hurricane formation, slowing down African eastern waves that are precursors to Atlantic hurricanes. Scientists use advanced models to better understand these complex weather phenomena.

Genetic factors affect the age of first menstruation in girls by increasing weight in childhood and accelerating puberty

Genetic factors affect the age of first ...

A University of Cambridge study found more than 1,000 variants of DNA that affect the age of the first menstrual period. Genetic variants have been associated with weight gain in childhood and earlier onset of puberty.

As AI models improve medical diagnoses but face biases in different demographic groups of patients, research shows challenges in fairness

As AI models improve medical diagnoses but ...

Mit research reveals that AI models, while accurate in predicting disease, show significant biases toward different racial and gender groups. This discovery has important implications for the application of AI in medicine.

Advances in solar technology: a new light collection system that uses the full spectrum of visible light developed in Würzburg

Advances in solar technology: a new light ...

Researchers from Würzburg have made significant progress in solar technology by developing an innovative light gathering system. The new system uses the full spectrum of visible light, enabling a more efficient conversion of solar energy into electricity, which is an important step towards a more sustainable future.

New strategy for cleaning "eternal chemicals" discovered that addresses pollution caused by fire-fighting foams | Karlobag.eu

New strategy for cleaning "eternal chemicals" ...

Scientists from the University of California, Riverside, and Clarkson University have developed a new method for cleaning “eternal chemicals” in water, combining UV light, sulfite, and electrochemical oxidation. This innovative method allows almost complete destruction of PFAS compounds in contaminated water without the need for additional heat or high pressure.