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Brain sugar glycogen assists in managing oxidative stress, may slow Alzheimer’s disease: Study ——————————————- Scientists have discovered that glycogen, a stored sugar in brain cells, plays a crucial role in managing oxidative stress and may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s…

EU sets fresh 2040 climate target to cut emissions by 90% ————————————– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the commitment to decarbonize the economy by 2050, describing the 2040 target as pragmatic and realistic, Anadolu Agency reported. The…

Study Finds European Youth Support for Democracy Slipping Amid Political Shifts …………………. Only about half of young people in France and Spain believe democracy is the best form of government, with support even lower in Poland, according to a new…

The Taliban have issued a sweeping new media directive that bans all critical political discourse on air, requiring television and radio stations to obtain prior approval for show topics, guest speakers, and analyst commentary, Amu TV reported. Issued by the…

New Machine Vision Sensor Mimics Human Eye to Adapt to Extreme Light ………………… Researchers at Fuzhou University in China have developed a new “machine vision sensor” that adapts to sudden changes in lighting conditions in just 40 seconds—much faster than…

Despite improvements in healthcare and vaccination across sub-Saharan Africa, survival chances for children arriving at hospitals unconscious and unresponsive have remained poor for decades. Recent research highlights that a straightforward approach—giving antibiotics immediately upon hospital admission along with antimalarial treatment—could…

Taliban Expand Religious Schools as Girls’ Secondary Education Remains Banned …………………….. Afghanistan’s Taliban government has launched four new religious seminaries in the past week, investing over 25 million afghanis ($354,000) while secondary schools for girls remain closed, Amu TV reported.…

Iran Detains Afghan Nationals Amid Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants …………….. Iranian police have detained eight Afghan nationals in Tabriz for allegedly living in the country without legal documents, according to the city’s police chief. The arrests are part of a…

Trump Cuts Threaten U.S. Science as NSF Faces Political Interference, Mass Layoffs ………………. A Guardian investigation has found that sweeping budget cuts and political interference under the Trump administration are threatening to dismantle the National Science Foundation (NSF) and weaken…

Review Calls for Major Overhaul to Boost SEN Inclusion in England’s Schools ………………… England’s mainstream schools need significant operational changes to better accommodate children with special educational needs (SEN), according to a new expert review. The report, led by Tom…