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A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccine to combat cocaine addiction.

A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccination aimed at combating cocaine addiction and its powerful derivative, crack. The vaccine works by blocking the effects of these drugs, aiding addicts in their journey towards recovery. The medication, referred…

The United Nations has established a panel to provide guidance on matters related to artificial intelligence.

The United Nations is initiating a project to assist in global regulation of the advantages and drawbacks of artificial intelligence. On Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres introduced a group of 39 advisors, consisting of tech company leaders, government representatives, and…

A survey revealed that 2% of children and 7% of adults have received newly administered COVID vaccines.

new york —  One month after the recommendation of updated COVID-19 vaccines by federal authorities, 7% of adults and 2% of children in the United States have received the vaccinations. The figures, revealed on Thursday at a conference hosted by…

Several states with different interests are collaborating to protect the most important river in America.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA —  Leaders in the Mississippi River region are seeking to create a multi-state agreement to address challenges posed by climate change, water pollution, and drought in other areas. Colin Wellenkamp, the executive director of the Mississippi River…

China has launched the youngest-ever crew to space in its efforts to send astronauts to the moon.

The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China, is responsible for launching satellites into orbit. On Thursday, China sent its youngest team ever to its space station in orbit with the goal of putting astronauts on the moon by 2030….

A program for former child soldiers has been implemented in Liberia to address the issue of drug abuse.

In 2023, the Global Action for Sustainable Development released a report stating that Liberia is facing a significant loss of its younger generation due to drug abuse. The capital city, Monrovia, is particularly affected with over 800 drug hubs and…

The highest court in Japan has ruled against the mandatory surgery for gender change.

TOKYO —  The highest court in Japan declared on Wednesday that a regulation mandating transgender individuals to have sterilization surgery in order to legally change their gender is in violation of the country’s constitution. The recent ruling by the Supreme…

The United Kingdom is preparing for a space mission following an agreement with a company from the United States.

London —  According to the UK Space Agency, a preliminary agreement has been made with a U.S. spaceflight services company in an effort to send British astronauts into orbit for a duration of two weeks. This announcement was made on…

First instance of avian influenza detected in Antarctica region.

Paris, France —  According to experts from Britain, the avian influenza virus has been found in the Antarctica region for the first time. This has raised concerns about the potential danger it may pose to penguins and other species native…

Top researchers suggest that governments and companies should increase their investment in ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence.

STOCKHOLM —  Top artificial intelligence researchers have recommended that both companies and governments dedicate at least 33% of their AI research and development budget towards guaranteeing the safety and ethical implementation of these systems. This suggestion was outlined in a…