BARCELONA: A groundbreaking study by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has revealed alarming levels of microplastics released by polymer-based tea bags during brewing. The research highlights significant health implications, as these nano and microplastics can be absorbed by human intestinal cells, potentially entering the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body. The study examined tea bags […]
TOKYO: Talks of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan have sparked industry speculation as the two Japanese automakers explore ways to compete with electric vehicle (EV) giants, especially in China. According to reports, the discussions are still in the early stages, with no guarantee of a deal. The two firms issued a joint statement […]
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has praised the ongoing efforts of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity judging panel, highlighting its critical role in tackling global humanitarian challenges. During a Vatican meeting with the 2025 Zayed Award judging committee, the Pope stressed the need for stronger action against world hunger, saying, “There are millions of famished […]
BEIJING: China has successfully launched its first group of low Earth orbit satellites as part of a plan to create a satellite internet constellation. The launch took place on Monday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, marking a major step in China’s space ambitions. The launch was conducted using a Long March-5B […]
NEBRASKA: A rare tornado hit near a shopping mall in Scotts Valley, California, on Saturday, causing significant damage and sending several people to the hospital. The tornado, about 70 miles south of San Francisco, lifted cars, uprooted trees, and brought down utility poles, as reported by the National Weather Service. Emergency services confirmed the injuries, […]
NANJING: Chinese scientists from China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) have made a groundbreaking discovery about how bacteria resist phage infections. This new finding reveals an antiviral mechanism that could guide future drug development. Phages are viruses that target bacteria, but bacteria have evolved various mechanisms to protect themselves against these infections. Previous studies showed that infected […]
DUBAI: Meta announced on Thursday the release of its latest artificial intelligence model, Meta Motivo, designed to control the movements of human-like digital agents. This AI breakthrough has the potential to greatly enhance the Metaverse experience by bringing more lifelike interactions and realism to virtual environments. Meta Motivo aims to create a more immersive and […]
ABU DHABI: The World Bank has praised the UAE’s climate finance leadership, emphasising its pivotal role in tackling global climate challenges through enhanced and coordinated financing efforts. Speaking at the 7th Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, held as part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Safaa El-Kogali, World Bank Country Director for Gulf Cooperation Countries, highlighted […]
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his dedicated efforts in promoting artificial intelligence (AI) in UAE AI advancements. Speaking at the AI Journey international conference in Moscow, Putin acknowledged Sheikh Mohamed’s commitment to advancing AI development. He highlighted the UAE’s impressive progress in global […]
All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress where Morocco, Portugal and Spain were appointed as the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030™, with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (one in each country), while Saudi Arabia was selected to stage the FIFA World […]
USA/Netherlands: A new study published in the journal Chemosphere reveals that toxic brominated fire retardants (BFRs) are present in everyday household products made from recycled black plastics. These chemicals, commonly used to strengthen plastics in electronics, have found their way into kitchen utensils, food trays, and even children’s toys. According to researchers from the US […]
