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According to a new study published in Natute Communications, researchers at a Swiss university have developed the first robotic leg with “artificial muscles,” which are oil-filled pockets that allow the leg to jump on various surfaces. This innovative technology, inspired…

Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…

A team of scientists has determined that Egypt’s Khufu Pyramid was built around 2500 BC, based on new geological evidence. The study, led by Dr. Gamal Al-Ashibi, found mineral pollution around Khufu’s port, indicating intense copper tool production during the…

The Paraguay River has reached a record low in Asuncion, Paraguay, due to a severe drought in Brazil, impacting navigation and grain shipments, VOA reported yesterday. Water levels have fallen below minus 0.82 meters, surpassing the previous record set in…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urgently urged the establishment of an independent body to hold accountable those responsible for ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan, particularly since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. According to an article published by Amu…

Innovative smart cars that communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure may hold the key to significantly reducing road fatalities, said an article published by earth.com yesterday. With a $20 million federal grant, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system is being developed…

In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have closed due to escalating violence and insecurity, severely impacting hundreds of thousands of children, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This troubling trend extends into 2024, with significant disruptions…

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a protein, OSER1, that significantly influences longevity across various species, including humans, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This breakthrough, led by Professor Lene Juel Rasmussen and first author Zhiquan Li, suggests potential new…

A roadside bomb explosion in northwestern Pakistan injured at least 10 people, including anti-polio vaccinators and police personnel escorting them, VOA reported yesterday. The attack occurred on the opening day of a nationwide immunization campaign in the South Waziristan district.…

A new documentary film titled “In the Footsteps of Wahb,” inspired by the true story of Mr. Hassanain Kazim Abu Helal, chronicles the journey of a character named “Sylvain,” who transitions from Christianity to Islam in the holy city of…