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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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…