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For the first time, scientists have made a synthetic human gut microbiome by mixing 119 kinds of bacteria present naturally in the human body. Giving the mixture to mice that lacked their microbiome led to the establishment and stability of the bacterial strains, even after the introduction of additional microorganisms by the researchers.

New research has discovered that a single blood test can detect various cancers in the absence of any visible symptoms, and this has been heralded by the NHS as a "gamechanger" for the medical community. Doctors have already informed health services to prepare for a new era of cancer screening thanks to the Galleri test, which is being praised as completely revolutionary to the developing field of science.

Scientific investigation in Borneo has unearthed the world's first documented instance that stone age humans conducted surgical amputation. This discovery represents a significant achievement in the annals of human prehistory.

On Sunday, a massive 7.6 earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea, causing landslides, cracking roads, and damaging houses. It is currently unknown how extensive the damage is; however, there is debris scattered over the highways and fissures popping up in the roads. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 90 kilometers, or around 56 miles, and was close to the town of Kainantu, which has a population of approximately 8,500 people.

The disgraced vaping company Juul Labs to pay $438.5m to end teen marketing investigation. It is the result of an investigation into the company's marketing and sales tactics that lasted nearly two years. According to the findings of the investigation, Juul actively promoted its products to young people, despite the fact that it is against the law to sell electronic cigarettes to those who are under the age of 18.

Researchers invented 3d-print walls that can grow plants by coming up with a way to 3D print with seed-impregnated soil. This could be used to build walls and roofs where plants can grow Scientists at the University of Virginia think that by making "soil inks" out of soil and seeds that can be printed with a 3D printer, greenery could be built into buildings instead of just being put on top.

The whole public has been cautioned about Legionnaires' disease. Pipes and air-conditioning units in buildings should be checked for the presence of the bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease, according to an infectious disease expert.

NASA officials called off a test launch of the Artemis Moon rocket that will one day send men to the moon on Saturday for the second time in a week. It was another setback for a major national spaceflight program, but NASA officials were hopeful that it would only be temporary.

The first known exoplanet may turn out to be a watery world, as it was recently identified in our galaxy. TOI-1452 b is an exoplanet located in the Draco constellation, roughly 100 light years from Earth. It is somewhat larger and more massive than Earth. Researchers from the University of Montreal conclude in an article published Wednesday in The Astronomical Journal that the planet's mass indicates it is mostly composed of material less dense than rock but denser than gas - a possible indicator of a worldwide ocean.

After repairing fuel leaks and bypassing a faulty engine sensor, NASA planned to launch the new Moon rocket on Saturday. Late Monday night, NASA postponed the launch of its most powerful rocket to date, a 322-foot (98-meter) behemoth.

Local health officials in Argentina have reported that three persons have died from mystery pneumonia. Experts have ruled out COVID-19, influenza, and hantavirus as possible causes, but six others have already been affected. Argentine health officials said on Thursday, September 1, that a third person had died this week that had been contained to a single clinic.

In the early 2000s, researchers began to realize that inflammation was a key factor in a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. This made inflammation the new explanation for a lot of diseases, including those we get as we get older. Persistent inflammation drives many diseases, including aging itself.

Researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) of the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of California, Berkeley have found a new material that could make it easier to make solar cells and revolutionize the solar cell manufacturing industry.

As was previously believed, a tiny creature with no anus dating back around 530 million years is not the earliest member of a diverse animal group that encompasses everything from starfish to humans. Even though Saccorhytus coronarius lacked an anus, it was covered with holes, including a ring of tiny ones around its gaping mouth. Those apertures have previously been interpreted as primitive gills utilized for breathing.

The revised versions of Covid-19 boosted from Pfizer and Moderna have been approved by the FDA on Wednesday. The revised Covid-19 vaccinations have just been granted emergency use permission in the US for the first time. Both vaccines are bivalent and combine the company's initial shot with another that specifically targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sublineages.

Over 15,000 Americans have been affected during the 2022 monkeypox epidemic that has spread to 95 nations. However, the virus may also be spread via intimate contact that does not entail sex. Most recorded cases have occurred in males who have intercourse with other men.

According to recent reports , the largest dinosaur skeleton ever has been discovered in a Portugal man’s backyard. The discovery of fragments of the dinosaur's spine and ribs by paleontologists lend credence to the notion that the enormous reptile measured approximately 12 meters tall and 25 meters long.

The Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft were set to take off on a test journey to the moon called Artemis I. However, engine problems delayed the launch. Another effort may be made on September 2 to launch again, but this will depend on the results of ongoing testing.

One of the advantages animals have over humans is the ability to detect the magnetic field of the earth. Humans are unable to do this. Some humans can detect the magnetic field of the earth, according to a study that indicates a neurological trait known as magnetoreceptors is responsible for the ability of some humans to detect the magnetic field.

A novel plastic that decomposes after use produced by University of Tokyo researchers is loaded with enzymes that cause it to degrade in water spontaneously. Plastic contamination in the water has now become a global environmental problem. This study will aid in the reduction of plastic pollution in the ocean.

On Monday, NASA will launch the Artemis I mission, which will involve sending three replica astronauts on a 40-day journey around the moon and there are four artemis launch suspense factors to watch out for. How may we expect to benefit from their journey? The launch of the world's most powerful rocket is only the beginning.

According to recent news, scientists use mealworms to make a seasoning that tastes like meat. It has been discovered that eating insects is a more environmentally friendly option than eating other types of animal proteins. On the other hand, many people find them repulsive.

When you see a video of a reunited dog with its previous owner, you can't help but feel sentimental. The researchers at Japan's Azabu University found evidence that dogs cry happy tears upon seeing their owner again after separation.

One of the cornerstones of a civilized society is the mutual aid practiced by its members. But a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, shows that sleep deprivation hurts this important human trait, which has real-world consequences.