Dubai-based rowers brave Arctic this July to highlight plastics pollution
At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic...Science Uncategorized
US, Russian, Belarusian astronauts return to earth after 14 days in space
Moscow, Russia - A NASA astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and Belarus's first ever space traveler on Saturday returned to Earth safely...Science
Reducing poverty changes baby brain development: Study
The research team recruited 1,000 low-income mothers and their newborn babies in four US cities for the randomized control trial.Babies had more brain activity associated with thinking and learning when their low-income mothers receive monthly cash support
Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for lower school achievement, reduced earnings, and even poorer health
Omicron led Covid-19 to endemic stage in Europe: WHO
Omicron leads to less severe infection among vaccinated people, has raised long-awaited hopes to bring an end to Covid-19 pandemic.Omicron could infect 60 percent of Europeans by March according to WHO
Covid-19 is starting to shift from a pandemic to a more manageable endemic illness like seasonal flu
Sharjah University, AUS to launch research for sustainable energy solutions
The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) revealed an ambitious plan to be executed in cooperation with the...A proposed solution is to convert the generated hydrogen into fuels and chemicals for easier transportation.
AUS scientists are researching the production and use of various hydrogen-carrying molecules in industry.
Salem AlMarri promoted as Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
Salem Humaid AlMarri, Deputy Director General of Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), has been promoted as the Director General...The decision was issued by Dubai Crown Prince and President of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
With over 15 years of experience, AlMarri has been responsible for ensuring the success of various programs within the UAE National Space Program.
Global vaccine program COVAX seeks $5.2b in funding
COVAX's initial goal was to deliver 2 billion doses by the end of 2021, but its lack of cash when...COVAX's initial goal was to deliver 2 billion doses by the end of 2021, but its lack of cash when vaccine deals were made delayed its delivery
Nearly 1 billion doses of the United Nations-backed COVAX program have been delivered since the shipments began nearly a year ago
SEHA of Abu Dhabi kicks off cervical cancer awareness drive
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) has launched an awareness campaign about cervical cancer and the importance of vaccination and...Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer and a leading cause of death among women in the UAE
Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that spreads through sexual intercourse
Abu Dhabi and South Korea to boost cooperation in life sciences
Abu Dhabi and South Korea have signed a partnership agreement to boost cooperation in the field of logistics and industries...The move is part of Abu Dhabi’s endeavors to strengthen its collaborations with partners from around the world to cement its position as a global logistics center for life sciences
This collaboration focuses on several fields including clinical research, public health promotion, disease prevention, innovation in life sciences among many other
Abu Dhabi’s Blue Carbon Project to check emissions, climate change: EAD
Abu Dhabi's Blue Carbon Project is a promising initiative to prevent increased carbon emissions caused by the destruction of ecosystems,...Blue Carbon refers to the ability of coastal vegetation to store carbon and if this vegetation is destroyed, buried carbon could be released into atmosphere.
Blue carbon ecosystems, which include mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass beds, store and sequester carbon in biomass and sediments
Fat causes chronic diseases, which kill 73% Saudis: SFDA
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has issued a guide explaining what fats are, their benefits, their sources and types,...The Saudi Food and Drug Authority was warned against the overconsumption of fats, citing WHO figures
The WHO says consuming too much fat can cause chronic diseases, which account for approximately 73 percent of all deaths in Saudi Arabia
US airlines once again warn against 5G deployment near airports
The heads of the largest US airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping if telecom firms rolled...Verizon and AT&T have already twice delayed the launch of their new C-Band 5G service
They were heeding warnings from airlines and aircraft manufacturers that the new system might interfere with certain devices
