Author: Maria Gill

South Africa has so far recorded 22 cases of monkeypox (MOX), including three deaths, the Ministry of Health revealed on Friday. However, ministry spokesman Foster Mohale acknowledged that “the number of cases could be higher than 22, as the outbreak spreads at the community level.” This is a view shared by leading infectious disease specialists who warn that there are more cases in the country, with current statistics representing an underestimate. Dr Jantje Talgaard, an infectious disease specialist at Tygerberg Hospital and professor at Stellenbosch University, said the number of diagnosed cases only reflects the most severe cases, which require…

On May 31, Canada banned decree Export quantum computers with power greater than 34 physical qubits and with an error rate below a certain threshold. United kingdomI, France In FebruaryOther EU countries, like other EU countries, have also implemented these export limits this year. Revealed new world In a report published on July 3. In all cases, the wording of the laws or decrees was surprisingly similar, suggesting that these countries consulted with each other. According to the investigation, new worldThese restrictions on quantum computer exports would be the result of secret discussions between several governments. A spokesperson for the…

The French Public Health Agency published the figures for systematic screening for cervical cancer on Thursday, July 4. For the period 2020-2022, the participation rate is 59.5%, a very slight increase compared to the period 2018-2020 (59%).The coverage is therefore far below the 70% recommended by the European Union. Of these women, 11.6% were screened after receiving an invitation letter from social security.Launched in 2018, Systematic screening for cervical cancer Available to all women aged 25 to 65. Helps detect the presence of the virus or abnormalities in the cells of the cervix.Screening allows treatment before it develops into cancer.…

Sonny Williams and Butch Wilmore were scheduled to return to Earth in mid-June. They are stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical problems with the capsule. Starliner From Boeing. But they are confident of it. Starliner We will not let them down. Posted at 12:05 PM “I feel in my heart that the spaceship will bring us back home,” said M.I Williams spoke Wednesday morning at a news conference from 250 miles (408 kilometers) above sea level. Prior to departure, a helium leak was detected, delaying the launch. In orbit, further helium leaks were detected. Helium is…

Many space agencies, as well as private companies, dream of sending manned missions to Mars within a decade or two. People instead of spacecraft on the red planet, yes, but for what purpose? NASA has gathered scientists to think about it. We chose to go to the moon. […] Because this goal will organize and bring to bear the best of our energy and experience. When President John F. Kennedy in Houston in 1962 defended his decision to send an American to the Moon before the end of the sixties, his main argument was not about science. It was a…

These little creatures can turn our nights into nightmares. But a new invention could change that. In fact, innovative technology promises to disrupt mosquitoes and give us a better night’s sleep. Want to know more? Read on to discover this revolutionary solution. Innovative technological solution Two German scientists founded a company called Biogents more than 20 years ago. Their goal: to develop insecticide-free mosquito traps. These innovative traps mimic human scent, effectively attracting mosquitoes. Don’t Miss It! 7 Secret Ways to Make Money During the 2024 Olympics The traps use scent lures to simulate human presence. This approach attracts not…

Four scientists on Saturday completed a 378-day mission in Martian conditions for NASA in Houston, USA, to better prepare for a possible human settlement on the Red Planet.A NASA astronaut knocks three times on a seemingly ordinary door. “Ready to go out?” he asks cheerfully.The response from inside is inaudible. Under his mask, he seems to be smiling as he opens the door in a flash. Four scientists emerge amid cheers.Anca Celario, Ross Brockwell, Nathan Jones and team leader Kelly Haston spent 378 days confined to a “Martian habitat” in Houston, Texas, as part of a NASA study.All the while,…

Covid-19 cases have been on the rise since March, according to Santé Publique France. And while isolation has long been required in cases of contamination, this is no longer the case.COVID-19 is still active. According to Latest figures published by Santé Publique France On July 3, the virus is still spreading in the country. The authority points in particular to the emergence of the Flirt variant that is now prevalent in the United States and Europe.The health agency confirmed that during the period from 24 to 30 June, “the SARS-CoV-2 virus continued to spread among the population”. Even if the…

In 2017Researchers have suggested that the Wrangel Island mammoths were victims of genetic collapse, an accumulation of lethal mutations that would have led to their extinction. However, Swedish researchers A recent study casts doubt on this interpretation. The researchers analyzed the genetic evolution of these animals over 50,000 years, comparing the genomes of 14 mammoths native to the island with the genomes of seven mammoths that lived on the continent before the two groups separated. According to their analysis, Reports new worldA single herd of fewer than eight individuals originally settled on the island. This small number inevitably led to…

Eric MontpetitProfessor in the Department of Political Science at the Université de Montréal and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at UdeM, he has been appointed as a consultant to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (CRSH) for a 3-year term. SSHRC is the Canadian granting agency that has encouraged and supported research and research training in the humanities for nearly 50 years. Eric Montpetit’s work focuses on public policy issues such as climate change, energy, and public health, as well as on diverse scientific topics such as biotechnology, shale gas, and wind energy in North America…