(Photo: Beta Volt) Beijing: A Chinese startup has created a battery that can produce electricity for 50 years without recharging or maintenance. According to Beijing-based company BetaVolt, its nuclear battery is the first example of miniaturization of nuclear energy. Smaller than a coin (15 x 15 x 5mm) in size, this model holds 63 nuclear…
first glance, one would not notice the tumultuous journey that Shiraz has faced in order to find her place in the world. She is studying programming, and dreams of becoming a heart surgeon. She enjoys belly dancing, with her TikTok videos racking up thousands of views and likes. However, the perceptive observer would notice scars…
In a message marking International Migrants Day, the UN chief emphasized that migration promotes the exchange of knowledge and contributes to economic growth, but at the same time, “poorly governed migration is a cause of great suffering.” “It forces people into the cruel realm of traffickers, where they face exploitation, abuse, and even death. It…
In the first of a two-part series, Angela Muhindo spoke to UN Women ahead of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, marked annually from 25 November to 10 December, Human Rights Day. “My life has been full of pain,” she said, surveying the green landscape where she spent her childhood in Kasese, in Uganda’s western region….
Rotterdam: A new study suggests that specific imprints on DNA have the potential to determine whether or not we will suffer from insomnia in the future. Researchers from the Netherlands collected genetic information from 2,500 children before birth and followed them up to age 15, measuring their sleep patterns. The study found that people who…
Stockholm: A study has found that teenagers who suffer from obesity may develop 17 types of cancer later in life. People who are obese at age 18 or older have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic diseases like lung, brain and stomach cancer as they age. These types include liver, head and neck, thyroid,…
A number of studies have been conducted regarding physical activity for good health. But a recent study suggests that running for 75 minutes a week can add 12 years to our lives. In a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers studied 4,400 people. In the study, researchers compared…
Another young man lost his life from Nagleria in Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the Sindh Health Department, 22-year-old Mohammad Arsal, a resident of North Karachi, was undergoing treatment in a private hospital since October 27. According to the spokesperson of the Provincial Health Department, Muhammad Arsal’s PCR test was positive for Nigleria. According…
London: Diabetes rates among young people are on the rise globally, and researchers say it could shorten life expectancy at a young age. A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by 14 years, according to new research. Even a diagnosis at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by six…
Dr. Ali Al-Samrah celebrates at the hospital after donating bone marrow. Photo courtesy of Social Media. Dr. Ali Al-Samra, an interventional cardiology specialist associated with Florida-based Advent Health, donated his bone marrow to save the life of a young patient. In this regard, the post shared on social media said that this extraordinary act of…
