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New 3D bio-printer could transform drug discovery and medicine
March 11, 2025
New 3D bio-printer could transform drug discovery and medicine
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…
Pakistan added to international watchlist for decline in civic freedoms
March 11, 2025
Pakistan added to international watchlist for decline in civic freedoms
Pakistan has been placed on the Civicus Monitor’s human rights watchlist for 2025, citing restrictions on civic space, targeting of activists, and press limitations. The country joins the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Serbia, Italy, and the United States on…
EMBO Announces Grants for Young Life Scientists
March 11, 2025
EMBO Announces Grants for Young Life Scientists
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), based in Germany, has launched a new round of grants aimed at supporting young life scientists in establishing independent laboratories, Anadolu Agency reported. The funding, available in multiple countries including Türkiye, will provide €50,000…
Muslim World Mourns Sorrowful Demise Anniversary of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra, Mother of Believers
March 10, 2025
Muslim World Mourns Sorrowful Demise Anniversary of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra, Mother of Believers
The Muslim world mourns the demise of Sayyida Khadija al-Kubra (peace be upon her), the first wife of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure family), on the 10th of Ramadan. Sayyida Khadija (peace be upon her)…
Campaign launched to advocate for Afghan girls’ education
March 10, 2025
Campaign launched to advocate for Afghan girls’ education
The Afghan Women Leaders Forum has launched a campaign advocating for girls’ education in Afghanistan, urging parents and the international community to take action. In a statement on Saturday, the Forum said the initiative will run from March 8 to…
Earth to witness “Blood Moon” phenomenon on night of mid-Ramadan
March 10, 2025
Earth to witness “Blood Moon” phenomenon on night of mid-Ramadan
Earth will witness a total lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the night of mid-Ramadan, according to Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology. The institute explained that while the eclipse will not be fully visible, its initial phases can…
SRW calls for urgent action to halt massacres against Alawites in Syria
March 10, 2025
SRW calls for urgent action to halt massacres against Alawites in Syria
Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—a international pro-Shia rights organization—has urged the global community to take immediate action to stop massacres targeting Shia Muslims from the Alawite sect in Syria. The organization called for condemning these crimes and holding those responsible accountable.…
FreeMuslim Association condemns suppression and arrest of women during protest in Turkey
March 10, 2025
FreeMuslim Association condemns suppression and arrest of women during protest in Turkey
The FreeMuslim Association—an international non-violence organization—has strongly condemned the violations against women in Turkey on International Women’s Day, calling for the immediate release of all detainees and an official apology from the authorities. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
AI Identifies Key Factors Predicting Anxiety Recovery
March 10, 2025
AI Identifies Key Factors Predicting Anxiety Recovery
Researchers at Penn State have discovered that machine learning can predict recovery from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with up to 72% accuracy, SciTech Daily reported. Analyzing over 80 psychological, sociodemographic, and health-related factors from 126 individuals, the study identified 11…
Germany to Halt Refugee Acceptance from Afghanistan
March 10, 2025
Germany to Halt Refugee Acceptance from Afghanistan
Germany’s incoming Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced a significant shift in the country’s immigration policy, stating that the new government plans to stop accepting refugees from Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. This decision comes as part of broader efforts to tighten…