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Science
New Maritime Vessel Registration Office at Doha Port
MOT has maritime vessels registration offices in Al Khor and Al Ruwais, in addition...
The Last of Us: fungal infections really can kill – and they’re getting more dangerous
Millions have been tuning in every week to watch the highly anticipated TV adaptation...
The food systems that will feed Mars are set to transform food on Earth
Could we feed a city on Mars? This question is central to the future of space exploration...
Cochlear implants can bring the experience of sound to those with hearing loss, but results may vary – here’s why
Cochlear implants are among the most successful neural prostheses on the market....
How do snowflakes form? Is each snowflake really unique? Why is some snow light and fluffy or heavy? The amazing science of snow
In northern communities, seasonal snow plays a central role in day-to-day activities
Astronomers reveal the most detailed radio image yet of the Milky Way’s galactic plane
Two major astronomy research programs, called EMU and PEGASUS, have joined forces...
Moderna’s experimental cancer vaccine treats but doesn’t prevent melanoma – a biochemist explains how it works
Media outlets have reported the encouraging findings of clinical trials for a new...
Davos: three ways leaders can use these summits to create a more sustainable world
Davos 2023 is the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) first in-person annual meeting since...
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
As companies race to expand renewable energy and the batteries to store it, finding...
Curious Kids: is there such a thing as nothing?
Imagine you hear a noise outside your window. You think it might be a dog barking,...
Stopping the cancer cells that thrive on chemotherapy – research into how pancreatic tumors adapt to stress could lead to a new treatment approach
As with weeds in a garden, it is a challenge to fully get rid of cancer cells in...
The Perseverance rover is collecting rock samples from Mars to bring back to Earth
Hidden in the minerals and textures that make up rocks are clues about how and when...
NASA’s busiest year in decades – an astronomer sums up the dizzying array of missions in 2022
NASA had a banner year in 2022, with many successful missions in what was one of...
Single-use plastic bans: research shows three ways to make them effective
Governments around the world are introducing single-use plastic product bans to...
How cancer cells move and metastasize is influenced by the fluids surrounding them
Understanding how tumors migrate can help stop their spread
Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change
Global coffee consumption has been increasing steadily for almost 30 years. With...