NASA’s Perseverance Rover Ascends, Ozempic Is Linked to Depression, and Mpox Cases Spread Rapidly

NASA’s Perseverance rover cautiously climbs Jezero Crater on Mars
in search of new discoveries. We also explore recent revelations
about the Red Planet’s hidden water reserves and puzzling sulfur
findings. On the health front, a new device, described as an
implant that acts like a pacemaker for the brain, shows promise for
Parkinson’s treatment by reducing symptoms more effectively than
conventional methods. Plus, we discuss a concerning side effect of
the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide, fears of a polio outbreak
in Gaza and the latest on mpox, which the World Health Organization
declared a global health emergency earlier this month. Recommended
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