This is Beirut 30/08 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Archaeologists in drought-hit Iraq have discovered 40 ancient tombs after water levels in the country's largest reservoir declined, an antiquities official said Saturday. The tombs, believed to be over 2,300 years old, were unearthed at the edges of the Mosul Dam reservoir in the Khanke region of Duhok province in the country's north. "So far, ...
This is Beirut 29/08 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The global cholera situation is worsening, with outbreaks across 31 countries and a surging fatality rate, the World Health Organization said Friday. "Given the scale, severity, and interconnected nature of these outbreaks, the risk of further spread within and between countries is considered very high," it said. The UN health agency said the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 28/08 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Knee Osteoarthritis Cure Trial Health
Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that makes descending stairs painful, limits leisurely walks, slows athletes, and affects millions worldwide. Treatment options remain limited: painkillers, anti-inflammatories, occasional injections, and, in severe cases, joint replacement surgery. To date, no therapy has been able to truly halt cartilage wear, ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 27/08 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Tik Tok Risk Brain Toxicity Short Videos
You open the app for “just two minutes.” Two hours later, you are still there, eyes glued to the screen, hypnotized by an endless stream of 15-second clips. You are not alone. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts… these little capsules of digital dopamine, designed to flow effortlessly from one to the next, don’t just eat up your time; ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 25/08 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
European Union Manicure Semi-Permanent Cancer TPO
For years, semi-permanent nail polish has captivated a growing clientele, attracted by the promise of glossy, chip-resistant nails that last for weeks. But under the UV lamps of beauty salons, a small revolution is looming. As of September 1, 2025, both Switzerland and the entire EU will prohibit the sale and use of these polishes if they contain ...
This is Beirut 22/08 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
New York United Kingdom Smartbox AI
A British woman suffering from motor neurone disease who lost her ability to speak is once again talking in her own voice thanks to artificial intelligence and a barely audible eight-second clip from an old home video. Sarah Ezekiel, an artist, was left without the use of her voice after she was diagnosed at the age of 34 with MND while pregnant ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 21/08 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While some countries are experiencing a new surge in Covid-19 cases, the virus continues to mutate and spread. In Israel, health authorities recently reported a nearly 30% rise in cases over just a few weeks. In France, pharmacies are also noticing an increase in positive tests, particularly among holidaymakers. In Lebanon, the situation remains ...
This is Beirut 21/08 19:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sweden said Thursday that it had selected so-called small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) for its first nuclear power expansion in a half-century. The government said three or five of the next-generation reactors would be built at the Ringhals plant in southwestern Sweden, providing around 1,500 megawatts -- the equivalent of two classic ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 21/08 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Type 1 Diabetes Stem-Cell Cure Diabetes China Transplant
Type 1 diabetes, a chronic autoimmune disease, forces millions of people to rely on daily insulin injections. Despite advances in treatment, the prospect of a real cure has long remained out of reach. Yet a research team in Tianjin, China, has taken a major step forward: a 25-year-old patient, diabetic since childhood, has been insulin-free for ...
This is Beirut 21/08 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Google on Wednesday unveiled new Pixel 10 smartphones that promise more artificial intelligence capabilities, as it seeks to elbow out competition in the emerging AI-assistant market. Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosted a launch event in Brooklyn that blended Google product pitches with stars such as The Jonas Brothers band and Stephen Curry of the ...
This is Beirut 21/08 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antarctica Pollution Tourism Environment
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change. In Antarctic areas where humans have been active, the concentration of fine particles containing heavy metals ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 20/08 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Reading Glasses Drop Presbyopia Eye
For millions over the age of 45, reaching for reading glasses has become second nature, whether to check a label, scroll a phone, or enjoy a novel. Now, a simple daily drop could bring clear, effortless near vision. By the end of 2025, this innovation could transform the daily lives of millions with presbyopia, promising to consign reading glasses ...