Science

SpotlightSemi-Permanent Manicure at Risk: TPO Classified as Carcinogenic

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 ...

AI Helps UK Woman Rediscover Lost Voice After 25 Years

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 ...

ReportCovid-19 Returns Amid Lebanon’s Health Inertia

Élie-Joe Kamel 21/08 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Covid-19 health

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 ...

Sweden Picks Mini-Reactors for First Nuclear Expansion in 50 Years

This is Beirut 21/08 19:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

sweden energy nuclear britain

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 ...

SpotlightType 1 Diabetes: A Step Toward a Cure?

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 ...

Google Unveils Latest Pixel Phones Packed with AI

This is Beirut 21/08 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Google AI Pixel

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 ...

Surging Tourism is Polluting Antarctica, Scientists Warn

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 ...

SpotlightOne Drop That Could Replace Reading Glasses: Is Presbyopia’s End in Sight?

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 ...

SpotlightWith Waters at 32C, Mediterranean Tropicalisation Shifts Into High Gear

This is Beirut 15/08 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Turkey Environment Climate Ocean Mediterranean

When Murat Draman went scuba diving off the coast of the southern Turkish province of Antalya and saw the temperature in the depths was pushing 30C, it didn't surprise him. "We were at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet) this morning and the water was 29C," said Draman, a diving instructor in an area which is experiencing firsthand the rapid ...

SpotlightUrban Furnaces or Cool Oases: The Choice Lies Inside Our Walls

Bélinda Ibrahim 14/08 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Heatwave Cities Buildings Greening Cooling

Heat is no longer just a summer inconvenience. With extreme heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is now a risk factor for health, the economy and quality of life. In a country like Lebanon, where urbanization has surged without climate adaptation planning, heatwaves often become an ordeal. Many buildings are made of heat-retaining materials, ...

SpotlightWhy Does a Fan Cool You Without Cooling the Air?

Bélinda Ibrahim 13/08 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Fan Cooling Heat Illusion

It’s 32°C in your living room. Heat clings to your clothes, your clammy skin refuses to dry. You flip the fan switch. Within seconds, something changes: a breeze brushes your arms and neck, and everything feels more bearable. Yet the thermometer hasn’t moved. The secret lies not in the air itself, but in how your body interacts with it. A ...

HighlightFive Key Things About Heatwaves in Europe

This is Beirut 13/08 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

europe climate heatwaves

Scorching temperatures, such as those recorded in southern Europe, illustrate the intensifying heatwaves in Europe, which scientists consider a direct result of climate change. Here are five things to know about the heatwaves in Europe, which the EU climate monitor Copernicus says is the "fastest-warming continent on Earth". 2003: ...