Why COVID Spares Children – The Big Mystery
The big mystery regarding why COVID spares children still exists, but some emerging explanations suggest that children’s innate immune systems respond faster, potentially reducing their risk of severe respiratory infections. For the past two years, Bali Pulendran, a professor of microbiology, immunology, and pathology at Stanford University, has been investigating a riddle specific to COVID-19. […]
Israel In Secret Talks With Congo To Relocate Palestinians
The Hebrew sister site of The Times of Israel, Zman Israel recently discovered that Israel is in secret talks with the Congo to relocate Palestinians. According to a senior government official, Israel has held discussions with other nations about the possible absorption of Palestinians from Gaza through “voluntary” resettlement. This initiative is gradually taking center […]
Ana Mercedes Hoyos – Colombian Painter And Sculptor
Ana Mercedes Hoyos, a Colombian painter and sculptor who lived from September 29, 1942, to September 5, 2014, was a trailblazer of modern art in her native nation. She has received over seventeen prizes of national and worldwide recognition for her artistic works during her fifty years. She started in the Pop Art movement and […]
Iran’s ‘Desert Gold’ Supplies Running Dry
Iran’s saffron, also called ‘desert gold’ supplies, are running dry, which producers and traders say is due to shifting weather patterns and water scarcity. Due to a bad crop in Iran, the world’s largest source of saffron, there is a shortage of the spice on the market, according to a Financial Times story published on […]
Smoking Shrinks The Brain, And Quitting Doesn’t Restore Size
A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science has revealed that smoking shrinks the brain and quitting doesn’t restore size. A recent study demonstrates that smoking causes the brain to shrink and that quitting does not undo the damage. The results contribute to the understanding of why smokers are more likely to experience […]
Nanoplastics Linked To Parkinson’s And Dementia
A new study from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and the Department of Chemistry at Trinity College of Arts and Sciences found nanoplastics linked to Parkinson’s and dementia. One day, the plastic water bottle you use on a daily basis can break down into microscopic pieces that cause brain damage. According to recent […]
Italy Bans Lab-Grown Meat
In a Facebook post, Italy’s Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, announced on November 16 that Italy bans lab-grown meat. Italy was the first nation to outlaw cultivated meat, citing concerns for the welfare of its people, the farming sector, and the economy. Lab-grown meat sometimes referred to as “cultivated meat,” is produced in a laboratory […]
40 Countries Are Going For Elections In 2024
The international environment around the 2024 elections will be contentious and unstable, with 40 countries going for elections next year, including the USA, EU, and India. Elections in 2024 will impact about 2 billion people, or a quarter of the world’s population, including those in the US, EU, UK, Taiwan, India, and Russia. Some will […]
Blockchain Adoption in Supply Chain Management: Transforming Industries
Introduction In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable technological transformation that has impacted various industries, and one of the most revolutionary innovations has been the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. Among the sectors experiencing significant change, supply chain management stands out as a prime beneficiary. Blockchain’s distributed ledger system offers unparalleled transparency, traceability, […]
Bitcoin Whales: Masters of the Crypto Universe
Introduction In the vast and mysterious world of cryptocurrencies, a select group of individuals reign supreme as the formidable Bitcoin whales. These enigmatic creatures hold immense power over the crypto market, capable of single-handedly influencing prices and trends. With a keen eye for market dynamics and the resources to execute large trades, Bitcoin whales have […]