### MakerKids STEM Summer Camps **Location:** Three GTA sites **Age Group:** 6-13 years (Grades 1-8) **Program Duration:** Week-long sessions, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday) **Program Type:** Day camps with optional before/aftercare **Program Description:** MakerKids provides acclaimed STEM day camps with a 5:1 child-to-staff ratio, emphasizing essential tech skills. Daily park time and regular screen […]
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A significant advancement in biotechnology exploration has been accomplished through an innovative AI-driven technique that formulates antibodies from the ground up. This state-of-the-art method utilizes the RFdiffusion model, created in the esteemed lab of 2024 Nobel Prize laureate David Baker. This model facilitates the generation of antibodies that home in on specific antigen locations with […]
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A legal confrontation is taking place in South Africa with KAP Industrial, the parent organization of Safripol, accusing the petrochemical powerhouse Sasol of monopolistic conduct in the ethylene supply chain. Safripol, which stands as the country’s largest plastics producer, has brought the matter before South Africa’s Competition Commission, requesting an inquiry into Sasol’s operations in […]
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UK Public Endorsement for R&D: Extensive but Superficial A new report from the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) underscores a delicate public endorsement for research and development (R&D) within the UK, with many finding it hard to recognize its influence on their everyday experiences. Although 88% of over 8,000 individuals surveyed acknowledged the significance […]
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**Pfizer Completes Acquisition of Metsera After Fierce Bidding Rivalry with Novo Nordisk** In a calculated effort to enhance its lineup of metabolic hormone therapies, the American pharmaceutical powerhouse Pfizer has successfully concluded its acquisition of Metsera, a biotech firm celebrated for its advanced weight loss treatments, for upwards of $7 billion. This deal signifies the […]
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James Watson, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the revelation of DNA’s molecular structure, has died at the age of 97. His partnership with Francis Crick was instrumental in unveiling the DNA double helix in 1953, a breakthrough that greatly propelled the domain of molecular genetics. For this achievement, along with Maurice Wilkins, Watson was […]
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A Novel Antibiotic Created to Target Specific Bacteria Utilizing AI The emergence of a novel antibiotic aimed at addressing a specific strain of bacteria while preserving beneficial bacteria may present a significant advancement for individuals afflicted with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease. This groundbreaking advancement is part of a growing trend in drug […]
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The narrative of science within the medieval Islamicate culture is captivating, distinguished by notable accomplishments that established groundwork for scientific progress across various domains. Although comprehensive contemporary literature covering the complete range of this history remains limited, numerous publications offer insightful perspectives on specific facets of Islamicate scientific practices. To begin with, the three-volume “Encyclopedia […]
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In the past few weeks, followers have observed a drop in activity on my platform. For those who aren’t linked through social media, I’m sharing the difficult journey I faced—a three-and-a-half week episode that upended my usual routine. On Tuesday, 7 October, I awoke from a midday slumber to a severe coughing spell, completely unlike […]
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In clinics from Dakar to Durban, a snakebite can completely alter a family’s future in just one night. A new study in Nature now highlights a potential solution: a product-ready, fully recombinant antivenom crafted to offer protection across Africa’s complete lineup of clinically significant elapids, including cobras, mambas, and rinkhals. The research team immunized an […]
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