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The impact of a global EU/UN initiative working with violent extremist prisoners: Nurlan’s story

© UNODC Pavlodar (Kazakhstan), 30 January 2023 – “My name is Nurlan. I would like to tell you my story.” Five years ago, Nurlan was sent to a prison in northern Kazakhstan. “I asked myself, how am I going to get through my sentence? What am I going to do?”   Rehabilitation is a key […]

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WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases

30 January 2023 Health More countries have worked to eliminate dengue, leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the past decade, but greater efforts and investment are needed in the face of pandemic-related disruptions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.  To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the UN agency has released […]

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A “Missing Link” – Researchers Shed Light on the Origin of Complex Life Forms

Cryo-electron tomography provided insight into the cellular structure of a newly cultured Asgard archaeon illustrated here. Remarkable are the extensive actin cytoskeleton filaments (orange) in the cell bodies and cell protrusions, as well as the unique cell envelope (blue). Credit: © Margot Riggi, The Animation Lab, University of Utah Researchers at the University of Vienna […]

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Relationships between Morocco and the European Parliament at a low ebb

Morocco and the European Parliament – On 19 January, the European Parliament adopted a strong resolution urging Morocco to respect media freedom and the independence of journalists. It also called “for the EU and its Member States to continue raising with the Moroccan authorities the cases of detained journalists and prisoners of conscience and attend […]

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Decades-Old Mystery Solved? Astronomers May Have Uncovered How Galaxies Change Their Shape

A study led by astronomers at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) may have discovered the explanation for variations in the shapes of galaxies. By using artificial intelligence, researchers have potentially solved a long-standing question about the evolution of galaxies, speeding up their research process. The researchers have potentially resolved a long-standing question […]

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The Y chromosome degenerates: To survive, men will have to develop a new sex gene

A new study suggests that the human Y chromosome, passed down through the paternal line to men, is literally degenerating and may disappear completely in a few million years, writes Science Alert. Such a development would lead to the extinction of humanity, but researchers believe there is still hope if a new sex gene emerges. […]

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Scientists Discover How the Measles Virus Can Cause a Fatal Neurological Disorder

Japanese researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a fatal neurological disorder that can occur years after a measles infection. Measles Virus “Cooperates” With Itself To Cause Fatal Encephalitis Scientists discover a new mechanism for how the measles virus can cause a rare but fatal neurological disorder, subacute sclerosing […]

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Holocaust remembrance: beware ‘siren songs of hate’ – UN chief

In his speech, delivered at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres recalled that, within months, the Nazis had dismantled fundamental constitutional rights and paved the way for totalitarian rule: members of parliament were arrested, freedom of the press was abolished, and the first concentration camp was built, in Dachau. The antisemitism of the Nazis […]

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Were We Wrong About the “Love Hormone” Oxytocin?

A new genetic study, published in the journal Neuron, calls into question the traditional belief that the “love hormone” oxytocin plays a crucial role in social attachments. The study found that prairie voles can form long-lasting bonds with their partners and care for their offspring without oxytocin receptor signaling, despite decades of research suggesting otherwise. […]

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Religion and Science

Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams (Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret.) recently spoke at the opening of an exhibit featured at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., called “Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, Our Place.” The exhibit is an exploration of “the Bible’s role in the historical relationship between science and religion.” Williams told Christian […]

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Decoding the Past – Scientists Uncover the Origin of Mysterious Giant Extinct Marine Reptile Graveyard

Adult and young of the ichthyosaur species Shonisaurus popularis chase ammonoid prey 230 million years ago, in what is now Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, Nevada, U.S.A. Credit: Gabriel Ugueto For many years, researchers have been studying a state park in Nevada, but despite their efforts, the reason for the high number of ichthyosaur deaths in the […]

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New Species: First Primate Relatives Discovered in the High Arctic of Ancient Canada

Artist’s reconstruction of Ignacius dawsonae surviving six months of winter darkness in the extinct warm temperate ecosystem of Ellesmere Island, Arctic Canada. Credit: Kristen Miller, Biodiversity Institute, University of Kansas Fossilized mammals reveal patterns of Arctic migration in warming climates. In the warm climate of ancient Canada, early primate relatives adapted to life in the […]

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WEA Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Leader Ray Swatkowski, Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

The World Evangelical Alliance expresses its gratitude for the service of Rev. Ray Swatkowski who retired from his active involvement in the WEA at the end of last month and will assume a senior pastor role at a multi-site church in Illinois. Dr. Joanna Bartovic, CPA, who has served in the WEA finance department for […]

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A Game Changer for Diabetic Wound Treatment: New Material Speeds Up Healing

Diabetic wounds, also known as diabetic foot ulcers, are a common complication of diabetes. They are typically caused by a combination of factors such as poor circulation, nerve damage, and prolonged high blood sugar levels. These wounds can occur on the feet, legs, and toes, and can be difficult to heal due to the decreased […]

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