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The story of the elimination of thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, from vaccines in the United States is a striking example of public health vigilance. 1999: A Call to Action In July 1999, US public health agencies, in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics and vaccine manufacturers, issued a call to action.
In a world where artificial intelligence is evolving at lightning speed, DeepSeek, a Chinese company specialising in AI, is causing a stir with the launch of its latest model, DeepSeek-V3. With its 671 billion parameters, this open source model is positioned as a serious competitor to the giants of the sector, such as GPT-4. Performance
Tracking missing satellites is a fascinating challenge, due to their unpredictable behaviour and the vastness of space. Space agencies and tracking organisations use a variety of methods to locate and monitor these elusive objects. Among the main tools are optical telescopes and radar systems, which collect data
Lenacapavir, an innovative drug developed by Gilead Sciences and based on research from Wesley Sundquist's laboratory at the University of Utah, could transform the fight against HIV. This injectable treatment offers unprecedented protection, with clinical trials showing efficacy of 96 to 100 % in preventing infection by
Sickle cell anaemia is a recessive hereditary disease affecting between 15-25 % of the population in sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are the two countries most affected in Africa, with a carrier prevalence (AS) of around 25 %, or one family in four. The WHO has formulated strategies to
It's been one new feature after another on WhatsApp, with more and more innovative ones being added all the time. This week, the popular messaging service has further enhanced its video conference calls with brand new options. The latest beta version of WhatsApp introduces augmented reality features, specifically designed for video calls. Detected by WaBetaInfo in
Apple recently issued a worrying alert to certain iPhone users, warning them of a potential infiltration by spyware. An alarming notification On Wednesday 10 July, iPhone users in 98 countries received a notification from Apple warning them of hacking attempts. As the
Google is breaking new ground by introducing passkeys to its advanced protection programme, offering a more secure configuration option. Pixel and iPhone users can now use biometric authentication on their devices to strengthen the security of their accounts. Why adopt Passkeys? In the digital age, the protection of personal information
A Worrying Security Breach Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential pillar of online security, providing an extra layer of protection for users. Among the most common methods, sending codes by SMS stands out for its simplicity and accessibility. However, a recent discovery by researchers at Chaos Computer
Every year on 25 April, the International Day of Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is celebrated. The aim of the day is to highlight the importance of gender equality in these fields and to encourage careers in sectors traditionally dominated by men. This year, Asbl LEKCYA (LEKAVOT
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