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AI Unlocks DNA Secrets for Medical Advancements
November 18, 2024
AI Unlocks DNA Secrets for Medical Advancements
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a groundbreaking AI model, EPBDxDNABERT-2, which enhances the understanding of transcription factors and gene activity, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This deep learning model focuses on “DNA breathing,” a process where the DNA…
Bangladesh faces deadly dengue outbreak mid climate challenges
November 18, 2024
Bangladesh faces deadly dengue outbreak mid climate challenges
Bangladesh is grappling with its worst dengue fever outbreak in years, with over 400 deaths reported in 2024. Health authorities say rising temperatures and prolonged monsoon rains, driven by climate change, have created ideal conditions for the Aedes aegypti mosquito,…
Philippines evacuates over 1.2 million as Super Typhoon Man-yi hits southeast Asian country
November 18, 2024
Philippines evacuates over 1.2 million as Super Typhoon Man-yi hits southeast Asian country
Over 1.2 million people have been evacuated in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth tropical cyclone in a month, struck the coastal island of Catanduanes in the Bicol region on Saturday evening. The storm follows a series of…
Global CO2 Emissions Rise Amid Fossil Fuel Dependence
November 18, 2024
Global CO2 Emissions Rise Amid Fossil Fuel Dependence
Global CO2 emissions are projected to reach 41.2 billion tons by 2024, despite significant efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance, Earth.com revealed in an article yesterday. The recent COP29 conference in Baku highlighted the urgent need for stronger climate policies,…
Freemuslim Association releases its message on International Day for Tolerance
November 17, 2024
Freemuslim Association releases its message on International Day for Tolerance
Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—emphasized the importance of fostering dialogue and understanding among nations in its message marking the International Day for Tolerance. The organization warned of escalating violence and conflicts that threaten humanity and called for urgent international efforts…
Ancient bird burials found in Iraq’s marshes
November 17, 2024
Ancient bird burials found in Iraq’s marshes
Archaeologists in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province have uncovered ancient bird burials dating back to 1850 BCE in the marshlands, a UNESCO World Heritage site, an excavation team in the province said. According to the team, small sealed jars containing bird…
Malaysia advocates integrating Islamic values with artificial intelligence
November 17, 2024
Malaysia advocates integrating Islamic values with artificial intelligence
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of combining Islamic values with artificial intelligence (AI) and modern sciences to equip Muslim youth with a balanced education merging religious principles and technical skills. Speaking at Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, Ibrahim highlighted…
Prominent Swedish legal advisor embraces Shia Islam under guidance of Shirazi representative
November 17, 2024
Prominent Swedish legal advisor embraces Shia Islam under guidance of Shirazi representative
Martin Sandmeyer, a prominent legal advisor in the European commercial sector, embraced Shia Islam and the path of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, under the guidance of Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Zaki Al-Bayati, a representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Sweden.…
Militants Kill Seven Paramilitary Troops in Balochistan, Pakistan
November 17, 2024
Militants Kill Seven Paramilitary Troops in Balochistan, Pakistan
On Saturday, November 16, a militant attack on a paramilitary checkpoint in the Kalat district of Balochistan, Pakistan, resulted in the deaths of seven troops and left 18 others injured, some critically, Reuters reported. The early-morning assault, claimed by the…
Iraqi airstrike kills four ISIS suspects in Kirkuk province
November 17, 2024
Iraqi airstrike kills four ISIS suspects in Kirkuk province
An Iraqi airstrike on Saturday killed four suspected ISIS members in Kirkuk province, the army reported. The operation, coordinated by the Joint Operations Command’s Targeting Cell, tracked the group for two days in the Zaghaitoun Valley before launching an F-16…