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The prevalence of plastic in our lives, especially in items like cutting boards, has recently come under scrutiny due to health concerns. A disturbing new study in the journal Ecotoxicology and Public Health has shed light on the amount of
In a significant research effort, Australian scientists have recently shed light on the possible connections between owning a cat and the elevated risk of developing schizophrenia. This analysis, based on a review of 17 studies spanning 44 years across various
As the holiday season approaches, with shorter days and lengthier to-do lists, many turn to energy drinks for an extra boost. However, Dr. Kaitlin Mirkin, a bariatric surgeon, cautions against their excessive use, citing various health risks. Energy drinks, rich in caffeine
In the latest revelations from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living report for 2023, an intriguing trend has emerged: the United States is home to some of the planet’s most expensive cities. This comprehensive study meticulously compares over 400
In a landmark move, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Moroccan King Mohammed VI have fortified their countries’ ties with a groundbreaking declaration, heralding a new era of partnership. This historic moment unfolded during King Mohammed VI’s state visit to the
In a significant move at the COP28 summit, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) announced a major redirection of its resources. Over the next three years, the organization will allocate more than 70% of its funding –
In a landmark meeting at Qasr Al Bahr, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, who is on a working visit to the Emirates. The two leaders discussed various cooperation avenues, with a keen focus on economic,
Recent research has unveiled a surprising factor in weight loss: the reduction of a specific amino acid, isoleucine, in our diet. This discovery challenges the longstanding belief that all calories are equal and suggests that the type of calorie consumed
In a decisive move underscoring the urgency of global climate issues, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems. This significant journey, ahead of the pivotal COP28 climate talks, highlighted the critical state of millennia-old ice formations now succumbing to human-induced global warming. Guterres’s
The realm of commercial spaceflight is brimming with scientific and ethical challenges. In the latest episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, biomedical ethicist Vasiliki Rahimzadeh from Baylor College of Medicine emphasizes the need for stringent ethical guidelines in human-based space research.