Experts seek to legitimize AI mental health care
Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious...Technology Health Science
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns
New York, United States -- AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for...Technology Health Science
Countries which transform food system can meet net-zero goals, says WEF report
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – A report launched Monday at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 shows how countries can accelerate...Food systems, when transformed, can help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, from climate change to resilient livelihoods.
The report identifies models for businesses and policy-makers and a roadmap of priorities for countries to improve productivity and sustainability.
DEWA completes 77 percent work in Hatta Water Reservoir
DUBAI, UAE - DEWA has completed 76.8 percent work on the water reservoir project in Hatta. The project has a...The project is being built at a cost of approximately US$23 million and is expected to be completed in April 2023.
The structural foundation works for all facilities and reservoirs are 100 percent complete,
Once in 50,000-year comet may be visible to the naked eye
Paris, France--A newly discovered comet could be visible to the naked eye as it shoots past Earth and the Sun...It will come closest to the Sun on January 12 and pass nearest to Earth on February 1
The last time the comet passed Earth was during the Upper Paleolithic period, when Neanderthals still roamed Earth
Qatar recycles 80% of waste collected during World Cup
Doha, Qatar-- Qatar has recycled some 80 percent of waste collected from stadiums during the FIFA World Cup games. According...Nearly 54 percent of the waste has been converted into compost, 22 percent into plastic, 14 percent into paper and cardboard, and 8 percent into glass
She said the climate change issues and the optimal utilization of natural resources are among the top priorities of the Sustainability Department at the SC
Sustainability key for next-gen data center models
At present, the data center industry as a whole uses approximately 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about...At present, the data center industry as a whole uses approximately 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about 3 percent of the world’s electricity usage
Data centers must operate as efficiently and sustainably as possible to eliminate any potential harm to the environment.
UNESCO praises Saudi Arabia for its success in e-education governance
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has praised the achievements of Saudi Arabia...UNESCO said that Saudi Arabia's National E-Learning Center is an example to be followed at the international level.
The National E-Learning Center supports the development of governance procedures in the electronic education and training sector.
Abu Dhabi introduces Mobile BSL-3 Laboratory
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC) has introduced the first of its kind mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety...The BSL-3 mobile laboratory will enhance the UAE capital's infectious disease preparedness through swift, safe and accurate testing of communicable diseases.
The mobile laboratory will be accessible across four sites in Abu Dhabi.
Understanding winter storms and global warming
The link between global warming and heat waves is very direct, but the behavior of winter storms is governed by...There is no consensus on other mechanisms, such as the effect of climate change on the polar vortex and jet stream air currents.
The polar vortex is an air mass above the North Pole, located high in the stratosphere. Humans dwell in the troposphere, and the stratosphere is located just above it.
Dubai conference explore ways to nullify environment challenges
This is especially important with the ongoing preparations for the UAE to host the 28th Conference of the Parties by...Important topics at the conference included the application of membrane technology and nano-technology in water treatment
The conference brought together global researchers, decision-makers, academics, and experts to discuss environmental and sustainability issues
Top nature-inspired solutions of 2022
From squid-skin food warmers to a lubricant made of cow mucus, here is a selection of this year's scientific work...Stopping the bleeding hearts and livers of dogs and rabbits without stitches may now be possible with a biodegradable plaster made of sticky okra gel.
Researchers extracted the mucus from the salivary glands of cows and turned it into a gel that binds to and constrains viruses.
