CNRS 2025 Report: 24 out of 38 Lebanese Beaches Deemed Safe for Swimming
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-06-27 22:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Each year, as crowds head to the Mediterranean for relief from the heat, a dedicated team of researchers begins its work. This is the annual mission of the National Center for Marine Sciences, part of the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS), which for years has surveyed the health of 38 public beaches from Tripoli to Tyre. Private ...
Doping on the Loose, Health Under Threat
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-06-06 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On May 26, 2025, the president of the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists, Joe Salloum, called on the authorities to “put an end to the unchecked sale of performance-enhancing stimulants in gyms and on social media.” In gyms and across social media, doping stimulants are being openly sold under the guise of dietary supplements. These ...
‘Let’s Take Off the Mask, Let’s Protect Our Health’ on World No Tobacco Day
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-05-31 14:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Smoking Youth Public health Prevention Hôtel-Dieu de France
Indeed, 54% of adults over 18 are regular smokers. The situation among adolescents is equally concerning, as Lebanon ranks highest in the region for the number of young people – both girls and boys – who have tried cigarettes or hookah. Many begin smoking between the ages of 14 and 18, a crucial period during which they form their identities ...
Turtle Populations Thrive Again in Lebanese Waters
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-05-25 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Every summer, a rare spectacle unfolds on the beaches of southern Lebanon, where endangered sea turtles brave many dangers to lay their eggs. Their survival now depends on our commitment, as these silent giants struggle to exist. While beaches in southern Lebanon fill with swimmers and vacationers each summer, another visitor—discreet and ...
Einstein, 70 Years On: The Man Who Redefined the Universe and Human Consciousness
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-04-18 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
United States Albert Einstein Science Germany Nazis physics
In 1905, a young and relatively unknown physicist was quietly working in a patent office in Bern, unaware that he would forever alter the course of science. That year, Albert Einstein, born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany, without prestigious titles or academic acclaim, published a series of scientific papers that would gradually challenge everything ...
Lebanon’s Forests Are Crying Out. Will We Answer in Time?
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-04-11 20:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon, a country where forests cover only 13.6% of its total land area, is confronting a severe environmental crisis. Recent estimates from the Ministry of Agriculture (2021), the CNRS and FAO show that Lebanon has approximately 137,000 hectares of natural forests. Yet, this crucial forest cover continues to diminish due to illegal logging, ...
Alzheimer's: A Major Scientific Breakthrough Thanks to Molecular Chaperones
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-03-29 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Recent research on Alzheimer’s disease suggests that molecular chaperones could play a key role in restoring protein balance in the brain. This innovative approach could improve memory and slow the progression of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease disrupts brain function, leading to memory loss and difficulties with daily tasks. It is ...
Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health: A Turning Point for a Healthier Future
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-03-25 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health is taking place from March 24 to 28, 2025, in Cartagena, Colombia. Co-hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Colombian government, the event focuses on concrete actions to ensure clean air, expand access to clean energy, and tackle climate change. With 90% of the world’s ...
Revolutionizing Transportation in Beirut
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-03-22 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Imagine waking up to a Beirut without endless traffic jams—where buses run on time, pedestrians walk safely on well-designed sidewalks, and cycling is a practical alternative. For now, this vision remains a distant vision. Today, the city is suffocating under relentless congestion, making daily life increasingly difficult for its ...
Beirut Strangled by Traffic: The Poisonous Effects on the City and Its Residents
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-02-28 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Beirut traffic jams congestion
It is 8AM in Beirut, and the city is already gridlocked. More than a million cars navigate the capital’s streets each day—a staggering number for a city of less than 20 square kilometers. Narrow roads, poorly synchronized traffic lights, and the lack of alternative transport solutions fuel daily chaos. This relentless and exasperating ...
DOGE: A Controversial Revolution in American Administration
Karl Hajj Moussa 2025-02-13 12:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
États-Unis Elon Musk Donald Trump budget
The DOGE, Department of Government Efficiency, is a new initiative launched by US President Donald Trump. Led by Elon Musk, this advisory body aims to significantly reduce public spending and reform the US federal administration. Presented as a revolution in government management, the DOGE generates both enthusiasm and questions regarding its ...