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The EurAsian Times: North Korean soldiers to step into drone warfare shock in Ukraine
Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, North Korea has supplied Moscow with at least 11,000 containers of ammunition, including approximately 2 million artillery rounds since 2023. Additionally, South Korea’s intelligence reports say Pyongyang has sent 3,000 troops to Russia, with plans to… Continue Reading
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PM Fico a ‘treacherous ferret’ for appearing on Russian TV, former Slovak leader says – POLITICO
Former Slovak leader Igor Matovič didn’t mince words in deploring an appearance by the country’s current Prime Minister Robert Fico on Russia’s state-owned Rossiya 1 TV channel on Wednesday. “What a horrible treacherous ferret,” said Matovič, who served as the… Continue Reading
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Russia deploys assault units near Berdiansk front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
According to Espreso TV, Mariupol Mayor’s Advisor Petro Andriushchenko said Russia is deploying significant assault forces toward the Berdiansk district in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, moving them closer to the frontline. The Zaporizhzhia front has become a focal point of intense military… Continue Reading
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Format of cooperation between Ukraine, S. Korea to be decided this week – President’s spokesperson
Spokesperson for the President of Ukraine Serhii Nykyforov stated that updates on the development of cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea would be available soon. Nykyforov shared this information on a television broadcast, as reported by Ukrinform. “There… Continue Reading
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First steps towards national screening for Barrett’s esophagus
New research is exploring low-cost, non-invasive ways to diagnose Barrett’s esophagus, a condition associated with deadly esophageal cancer, to find effective strategies to identify patients with this condition. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the lining along the esophagus (food pipe)… Continue Reading
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The dangerous pursuit of muscularity in men and adolescent boys
Men and adolescent boys are increasingly at risk of resorting to the dangerous use of anabolic steroids in a bid to achieve the desired muscular build modelled on social media, warn Flinders body image experts. A new review study in Psychology of Men & Masculinities journal, that focused… Continue Reading
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Nanoplastics can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics
In a recent study, an international research team with significant involvement from MedUni Vienna has investigated how nanoplastic particles deposited in the body affect the effectiveness of antibiotics. The study showed that the plastic particles not only impair the effect of the drugs, but… Continue Reading
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Precision robotics offers hope for heart disease treatment
An advanced robotic system at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is changing the way physicians and scientists approach treatments for heart disease. Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death among young adults. Without any treatment, a heart… Continue Reading
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Nearly 6 percent of pregnant women report marijuana use, U.S. study finds
A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks. The study highlights the importance of education surrounding marijuana use during pregnancy,… Continue Reading
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Scientists develop cellulose recycling method with applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
The efficient use of cellulose — the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block — could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithuanian scientists have developed a production… Continue Reading
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