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Tensions in the South China Sea escalate as the Philippines and China engage in confrontations over territorial claims. The Philippines asserts its rights amid aggressive actions from Chinese vessels, including blockades and confrontations at disputed shoals. Recent developments include the withdrawal of a Philippine coastguard ship and plans to take the dispute to the UN General Assembly.
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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNAs, which play a crucial role in gene regulation. This discovery has significant implications for understanding diseases like cancer and diabetes, although practical applications are still in development.
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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of DeepMind, alongside David Baker from the University of Washington, for their groundbreaking work in protein structure prediction and design. This recognition highlights significant advancements in biochemistry and artificial intelligence.