Japan to begin world-first deep-sea mining trial + 9 more stories

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[5.9] Japan will extract deep-sea minerals in world-first trial — dawn.com (+2)

Japan will begin a "world first" deep-sea extraction of rare earth minerals in January, aiming to secure resources vital for technology.

The test will involve the Chikyu drilling vessel retrieving sediment from 5,500 meters deep near Minami Torishima. The mission, lasting about three weeks, seeks to test equipment, with an estimated 35 tonnes of mud extracted, potentially containing rare earth minerals.

This move follows Japan's pledge to collaborate with the US, India, and Australia on mineral supply. Deep-sea mining faces environmental concerns and geopolitical tensions, especially with China's export controls on rare earths.

[6.0] Gene therapy reverses genetic deafness in weeks — independent.co.uk (+3)

A new gene therapy injection has shown the potential to reverse hearing loss in weeks, according to a recent study.

The clinical trial, published in Nature Medicine, involved injecting a healthy copy of the OTOF gene into the inner ear of ten participants with genetic deafness. All participants experienced improved hearing, with a seven-year-old regaining almost full hearing.

Researchers noted the therapy was safe and well-tolerated, and are now working on treatments for other genetic causes of deafness.

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[5.5] Austria resumes deportations to Syria after fifteen years — theguardian.com (+11)

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