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Yale Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Eczema Risk
November 14, 2024
Yale Study Links Air Pollution to Increased Eczema Risk
A recent study from Yale School of Medicine reveals a significant connection between air pollution and the rising rates of eczema in the U.S., SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Published in PLOS ONE on November 13, the research analyzed data from…
Denmark’s AI Welfare System Faces Criticism for Discrimination
November 14, 2024
Denmark’s AI Welfare System Faces Criticism for Discrimination
Amnesty International has raised alarms about Denmark’s use of artificial intelligence in its welfare system, warning that it could discriminate against marginalized groups, including people with disabilities, low-income individuals, and migrants. The report, titled Coded Injustice, reveals how fraud detection…
Trees Adapt to Storms: New Study Reveals Survival Strategies
November 14, 2024
Trees Adapt to Storms: New Study Reveals Survival Strategies
A recent study led by Professor Kana Kamimura from Shinshu University examined how trees withstand high winds during storms, Earth.com reported yesterday. The research focused on Cryptomeria japonica, or Japanese Cedar, and revealed that these trees have two distinct survival…
Flights canceled as Bali volcano eruption disrupts travel
November 13, 2024
Flights canceled as Bali volcano eruption disrupts travel
Flights between Australia and Bali have been canceled after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky, news reports said today. Australian airlines Jetstar and Virgin Australia announced Wednesday that flights to and from…
Boko Haram kills three, abducts dozens in Borno State attack
November 13, 2024
Boko Haram kills three, abducts dozens in Borno State attack
In a recent Boko Haram assault, three people were killed, and more than a dozen fishermen were abducted in Borno State’s Kukawa Local Government Area, local media reported. The attack occurred Sunday night in the isolated village of Malamyawri, Cross…
MBARI researchers discover remarkable new species of sea slug living in deep sea
November 13, 2024
MBARI researchers discover remarkable new species of sea slug living in deep sea
Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have identified a new species of deep-sea nudibranch, Bathydevius caudactylus, also known as the “mystery mollusk.” This remarkable sea slug was first observed over two decades ago at a depth of…
Open Mosque Day in Japan promotes understanding of Islam and Islamic culture
November 13, 2024
Open Mosque Day in Japan promotes understanding of Islam and Islamic culture
The Islamic Center in Japan, in collaboration with Tokyo Mosque, organized an “Open Mosque Day” to introduce non-Muslim Japanese visitors to Islam and Islamic culture. The event attracted around 85 visitors, including some walk-ins. Supported by a Japanese Muslim donor,…
UK mosque hosts workshop on drug awareness for youth
November 13, 2024
UK mosque hosts workshop on drug awareness for youth
Faizan Mosque in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, organized a workshop to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event aimed to combat addiction and educate on issues leading to drug use, attracting dozens of young…
Iraq: Holy shrines prepare to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
November 13, 2024
Iraq: Holy shrines prepare to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
In an atmosphere of sorrow, Iraq’s holy shrines have been covered in black banners in preparation for commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatimah al-Zahra, peace be upon her, based on the 75-day narration following Prophet Muhammad’s passing, peace be…
18 Dead in Bus Crash into Indus River in Pakistan
November 13, 2024
18 Dead in Bus Crash into Indus River in Pakistan
A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when a bus carrying approximately two dozen wedding guests plunged into the Indus River in northern Pakistan, resulting in at least 18 fatalities, CBS17 reported yesterday. The incident took place in the Gilgit Baltistan…