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Researchers at University College London have developed a wearable device called BAMH that simulates the sensation of human touch. This technology aims to enhance virtual interactions and has potential applications in healthcare and robotics. A clinical trial is set to begin to study touch sensitivity degradation.
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A landslide in Greenland last September caused a massive tsunami and seismic vibrations detected worldwide. Researchers attribute the event to climate change, linking glacier instability to the collapse of a mountain peak into Dickson Fjord. This unprecedented phenomenon highlights the interconnectedness of climate change and geological events.
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The 2024 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded at MIT, recognizing bizarre yet thought-provoking research. Notable winners included a Japanese team for discovering that mammals can absorb oxygen through the rectum, and a posthumous award for B.F. Skinner's Project Pigeon, which aimed to use pigeons for missile guidance.
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Recent developments in cancer treatment include a £42 million UK screening trial for prostate cancer and promising results from Moderna's mRNA-4359 jab for advanced cancers. These initiatives aim to improve early detection and treatment efficacy, potentially transforming patient outcomes.
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The XEC variant, a combination of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first identified in Germany in June and has since spread to 13 countries. With a rise in COVID cases in the UK, health experts warn it may become the dominant strain this winter, prompting booster vaccinations for at-risk populations.