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Europe Ends Daylight Saving Time Amid Health Concerns
October 27, 2024
Europe Ends Daylight Saving Time Amid Health Concerns
Most of Europe will end daylight saving time (DST) this weekend, turning clocks back one hour, Euro News reported yesterday. This biannual time change, which occurs in spring and autumn, has been standard practice for years. However, health experts warn…
New Camera Technology Reveals Animal Color Perception
October 27, 2024
New Camera Technology Reveals Animal Color Perception
A groundbreaking camera system developed by researcher Vera Vasas and her team at George Mason University allows humans to experience the world through the eyes of various animal species, Earth.com reported yesterday. This innovative technology captures colors as animals perceive…
Taliban Issues List of 400 Banned Books to Libraries
October 27, 2024
Taliban Issues List of 400 Banned Books to Libraries
The Taliban has distributed a list of 400 banned books to libraries in Kabul, prohibiting their sale and mandating the removal of works deemed incompatible with Taliban principles, Amu TV reported yesterday. The banned titles encompass a wide range of…
Over 600 Million Women, Girls Affected by War: UN Report Highlights Crisis in Conflict Zones
October 27, 2024
Over 600 Million Women, Girls Affected by War: UN Report Highlights Crisis in Conflict Zones
A recent UN report reveals that over 600 million women and girls are currently affected by war, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, Arab News reported yesterday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that generational gains in women’s rights…
Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides
October 27, 2024
Nearly 130 Dead or Missing in Philippines Flooding and Landslides
Nearly 130 people are dead or missing following severe flooding and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, News 40 WNKY reported. The storm, which moved away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, has left at least 85 confirmed dead and…
Israeli Military Completes Targeted Airstrikes on Iranian Facilities
October 26, 2024
Israeli Military Completes Targeted Airstrikes on Iranian Facilities
The Israeli military announced on Saturday, October 26, the completion of targeted airstrikes against Iranian military facilities. The strikes aimed at missile manufacturing sites believed to have produced missiles used in attacks against Israel over the past year. This military…
Kipeto Energy Named 2024 UN Person of the Year
October 26, 2024
Kipeto Energy Named 2024 UN Person of the Year
Kipeto Energy, Kenya’s second-largest wind farm located in Kajiado County, has been awarded the 2024 United Nations (UN) Person of the Year Award for its contributions to climate action and sustainable development, Xinhua reported yesterday. Established by three Kenyans with…
OCHA Reports Severe Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule
October 26, 2024
OCHA Reports Severe Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Rule
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that the Taliban has imposed 392 restrictions on humanitarian aid delivery in Afghanistan over the past three years, significantly hindering essential services for those in need, Afghanistan…
Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Extended ISS Mission
October 26, 2024
Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Extended ISS Mission
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Friday, October 25, after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), a stay prolonged due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule and Hurricane Milton, The Guardian reported yesterday. A SpaceX Crew Dragon…
Electro-Agriculture: A Revolutionary Method Reducing Land Use by 94%
October 26, 2024
Electro-Agriculture: A Revolutionary Method Reducing Land Use by 94%
A groundbreaking innovation known as electro-agriculture could drastically transform food production by reducing land requirements by 94%. The electro-agriculture method, developed by bioengineers Robert Jinkerson and Feng Jiao, utilizes a solar-powered chemical reaction to convert CO2 into acetate, which can…