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Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen

Sudanese museum suffers massive looting, as tens of thousands of artifacts stolen

Tens of thousands of artifacts have been stolen from a Sudanese museum that is considered one of Africa’s most significant, according to a museum official. The official from the National Museum in Khartoum stated that satellite images from last year…
Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds

Diet linked to type 1 diabetes risk in children, study finds

A new study by researchers at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has found that certain foods may influence the risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children genetically predisposed to the disease. The research, involving 5,674 Finnish…
Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles

Scientists develop first robotic leg with artificial muscles

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 Devastates Northern Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam

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…
New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC

New geological evidence confirms Khufu Pyramid’s construction date around 2500 BC

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…
South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows Amid Drought

South America’s Rivers Hit Record Lows Amid Drought

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…
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan

HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan

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…
Smart Cars Could Help Avoid Fatal Crashes

Smart Cars Could Help Avoid Fatal Crashes

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…
Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa

Violence and Insecurity Force Closure of Over 14,000 Schools in West and Central Africa

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…
Newly Discovered Gene Could Unlock Secrets to Longevity

Newly Discovered Gene Could Unlock Secrets to Longevity

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…
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