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Microplastic pollution is significantly harming global food production by reducing plants’ ability to photosynthesize, potentially worsening hunger worldwide, a new study has found. The research estimates that 4% to 14% of staple crops like wheat, rice, and maize are being…

A new report has revealed that nearly all countries have air pollution levels exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limits for PM2.5, a harmful fine particulate matter. According to Swiss air quality technology firm IQAir, only seven countries, including…

Spanish authorities have arrested 11 Pakistani nationals suspected of links to the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khaama Press reported. The arrests took place in Barcelona. According to Spanish officials, the suspects are accused of promoting extremist activities through…

A recent report by Save the Children reveals that over 130 million children in 22 countries are still experiencing school closures linked to climate-related events, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic first shuttered schools globally, Reliefweb.com reported. These closures, which…

A recent study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has raised alarms about the potential effects of fluoride in drinking water on brain development, particularly during pregnancy and early childhood, Earth.com reported. While fluoride has been added to public water systems…

Over 1,000 people, including children, have been killed in recent hostilities in Syria, with 45,000 displaced, Reliefweb reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that at least 745 civilians, including 13 children, died in Latakia and Tartus, marking the…

The Martin Hall Gallery is currently hosting the exhibition ‘Five Pillars: lived experiences, new futures’, which runs until April 3, Loughborough University reported. Open Monday to Thursday from 12 PM to 2 PM and Fridays from 12 PM to 3…

In a tragic incident on Saturday, Islamic State-linked rebels attacked the village of Ngohi Vuyinga in North Kivu province, eastern Congo, resulting in the deaths of at least nine villagers, KTLA 5 reported. Local civil society leader Samuel Kagheni reported…

The global halal food and beverage market was valued at approximately $2.3 trillion in 2022 and is expected to reach around $7.5 trillion by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4% from 2023 to 2032, a report…

Scientists at Newcastle University have developed a groundbreaking 3D bio-printer that can create human-like tissue, potentially revolutionizing drug discovery and regenerative medicine. The ReJI printer, developed with funding from Versus Arthritis, uses Reactive Jet Impingement (ReJI) bioprinting to mix cell-filled…