First Person: Saving the Earth from space

International Moon Day gives boost to peaceful cooperation in space

For millennia, civilisations have looked up to the sky pondering the origin and mysteries of the Moon. Ground-based observations enabled by the invention of the first telescopes opened a new chapter in understanding Earth’s celestial companion, and for humankind itself. ‘One small step’ Following the birth of space exploration nearly 70 years ago, the Moon…

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110 children die of diarrhea every day in Pakistan, it is possible to save thousands of lives with zinc supplements, officials

110 children die of diarrhea every day in Pakistan, it is possible to save thousands of lives with zinc supplements, officials

Every day 110 children die of diarrhea in Pakistan, most of which could be saved by zinc supplements. Following the devastating floods in Sindh and Balochistan last year, zinc supplements along with oral rehydration salts (ORS) were given to thousands of children, protecting them from diarrhea and malnutrition. These views were expressed by the officials…

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