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Titanium dioxide, a potential carcinogen, is everywhere: cosmetics, medicines, paint, and more

Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a substance banned in food products in France since 2020 and in the European Union since 2022 due to its potential carcinogenic properties, have been detected in human breast milk, infant formula, and commercial milk, according to a study published last week......

Jinane Zouaki: First Moroccan Woman Inducted into Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy

Moroccan biologist Jinane Zouaki has been named an academic corresponding member of the prestigious Ibero-American Academy of Pharmacy, marking a historic milestone for Morocco, the Arab world, and Africa. She is the first Moroccan, Arab, and African woman to hold this honor. The official induction......

The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: ‘the long-term effects are unknown’

Scientists have observed these tiny particles in the intestine, in the liver… and even in the brain. Experts have evidence that microplastics can cause DNA damage. The world is infested with plastics, which are crammed with materials containing more than 10,000 chemicals, including carcinogens......

Morocco unveils new cybersecurity innovation center to strengthen defenses

Morocco is set to establish a new Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC), marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s digital defenses. The center will be created through a partnership between the Mohammed V University in Rabat and the ministries of Higher Education and Innovation, National......

Morocco turns to nuclear science to combat water scarcity

As droughts become more frequent and severe, Morocco is deploying nuclear science to strengthen its water management strategy. At the heart of this initiative stands the National Center for Energy, Nuclear Science and Technology (Cnesten). Working closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency......

Hong Kong opens universities to students affected by Trump’s Harvard ban

Hong Kong is extending an academic lifeline to international students barred from attending Harvard University due to a controversial new policy under Donald Trump's administration. The move follows an announcement that foreign students would be restricted from enrolling at Harvard, citing alleged......

Europe launches €500 million initiative to attract US scientists

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen convened a pivotal conference in Paris aimed at enticing American researchers disillusioned by recent policies in the United States. The event, titled "Choose Europe for Science," brought together European commissioners,......

Moroccan team triumphs with peer award at world robotics championship

Morocco's Mindcraft Senior team has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Peer Award at the prestigious FIRST World Robotics Competition, held recently in Houston, USA. This accolade not only celebrates their exceptional talent and hard work but also highlights the burgeoning spirit of......

Spain attracts US scientists with €45 million funding initiative

The Spanish government has unveiled a €45 million initiative aimed at enticing US-based researchers disillusioned by the Trump administration to relocate their work to Spain. Amidst rising discontent within the American scientific community, approximately 2,000 researchers recently signed an open......