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Indonesian authorities intercepted hundreds of kilograms of toxic mercury hidden in carpets at Jakarta's largest port, preventing the neurotoxin from reaching illegal gold mines in the Philippines. The bust highlights growing enforcement efforts against mercury trafficking as record gold prices drive demand for the dangerous metal.
Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
A breakthrough treatment for seizure disorders exceeded expectations in its final clinical trial, bringing hope to millions who live with epilepsy. The drug reduced seizure frequency significantly and could reach patients by late 2026.
Researchers at Rice University recreated Mercury's mysterious surface rocks in their lab using a meteorite recipe, unlocking secrets about our solar system's most elusive planet. The breakthrough reveals how sulfur transforms planetary surfaces in ways never seen on Earth.
Scientists discovered that a single massive asteroid impact could have delivered and spread Mercury's polar water ice in just 176 Earth days. New simulations show how the closest planet to the sun ended up with vast frozen water deposits despite scorching 800-degree temperatures.
Skywatchers will witness a stunning celestial pairing on February 18th when a paper-thin crescent Moon drifts just minutes away from Mercury at sunset. Five planets will crowd the western sky in this rare alignment that marks the unofficial arrival of spring.
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Inspired by a baby with epilepsy, two 23-year-old inventors created a skin-like patch that predicts seizures hours before they happen. The device could help 50 million people worldwide live without constant fear.
A breakthrough medication helped highly treatment-resistant epilepsy patients reduce their seizures by more than half in a major clinical trial. The once-daily pill works through an entirely new mechanism and could reach patients by next year.
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas is coming back to the Phoenix Mercury after a record-breaking season that nearly ended in a championship. The 33-year-old point-forward led the league in assists and came closer than ever to her first WNBA title.
A new gene therapy has reduced seizures by up to 85% in children with Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. Kids in the trial are not only having fewer seizures but are making friends and enjoying life alongside their peers for the first time.
A breakthrough treatment is transforming lives for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures daily. Eight-year-old Freddie Truelove went from constant fits to just two seizures a week and is now skiing and climbing mountains.
A baby lynx named Lumi survived a dog attack, severe head trauma, and life-threatening seizures thanks to Wildlife Haven staff who slept at the centre for weeks to save her. Now seizure-free for over two months, she's preparing for a new role teaching people about wildlife conservation.
After an avalanche left him oxygen-deprived, a 25-year-old's unique way of solving Sudoku puzzles triggered seizures in his left arm. Doctors discovered his 3D visualization technique activated the exact brain region damaged by his injury.
Scientists in Jerusalem discovered a tiny peptide that not only reduces seizures but protects brain cells from long-term damage in treatment-resistant epilepsy. For the 40% of epilepsy patients who don't respond well to current medications, this breakthrough offers new hope.
A breakthrough medication reduced seizures by 80% in children with a severe form of epilepsy, giving hope to thousands of families. The drug was well-tolerated by all 81 young patients in the trial.
A groundbreaking drug called zorevunersen slashed seizures by up to 91% in children with Dravet syndrome, a devastating form of epilepsy that causes developmental delays and sudden death. Unlike other treatments, this drug tackles the genetic root cause and could change the course of the disease.
Eight-year-old Freddie went from hundreds of seizures a day to just a couple per week thanks to a groundbreaking treatment targeting the root cause of Dravet syndrome. The experimental drug is giving families hope for near-normal lives after years of devastating, life-threatening fits.
A medication that's been treating seizures for 25 years might hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear. Northwestern University researchers discovered it blocks the toxic brain proteins that trigger dementia.
A major pharmaceutical company just made epilepsy treatment more affordable for thousands of Americans. The new generic medication could slash costs for patients who rely on daily seizure prevention.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just gave us our first direct look at a rocky exoplanet's surface, and it's a scorching world that resembles Mercury more than Earth. The breakthrough shows scientists can now study distant planets in ways never before possible.
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