University of Oslo
Ear infections, a major cause of pain and discomfort, particularly among children, have been on the rise globally, with 700 million people worldwide suffering from them annually. The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) is responsible for a quarter of these cases. The frequent use of antibiotics to treat ear infections has
Beer
A Scottish brewer, Innis & Gunn, is partnering with the revived Allsopp's Brewery to recreate a 150-year-old ale that was originally brewed for an Arctic expedition. The unique beer, known as Allsopp's Arctic Ale, was designed to provide sustenance for sailors in extreme temperatures. The original
Cancer patients
Researchers at the University of Oxford have launched a trial in Bristol to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in making better treatment decisions for prostate cancer patients. The Vanguard Path study aims to address the challenge faced by doctors in determining the aggressiveness of the disease in individual
Air pollution
The Delhi government's decision to conduct a cloud seeding experiment to improve air quality has been met with skepticism from the Congress party, which claims that the initiative was taken without scientific advice and yielded little result. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged the PM, environment ministry,
Civilian casualties
The situation in Sudan has escalated to a critical point, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committing systematic and ethnically targeted attacks against civilians, including rape, sexual violence, and starvation tactics. The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan has gathered direct testimonies from survivors, revealing a deliberate pattern of attacks against
Disaster relief
As Jamaica struggles to recover from the devastation caused by the category 5 storm, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of international support in a statement, citing the need for "massive resources" to address the loss and damage. Guterres spoke with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew
Air pollution
As the recent experiments on inducing artificial rain by cloud seeding in Delhi garnered attention, top Indian research institutions participated in the process, inviting deep scrutiny from a scientific perspective. Cloud seeding involves introducing substances like silver iodide or sodium chloride into particular clouds to artificially trigger rain, but this
Landslides
At least 26 people, including 14 learners, have been confirmed dead in a devastating landslide that struck parts of Marakwet East in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. The tragedy occurred after heavy rains triggered mudslides that swept through several villages, destroying homes and infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams
Alzheimer's disease
Mohammad Sultan Khan, a 34-year-old researcher from Kashmir, has made significant findings in his seven-year study on the effects of disturbed sleep and irregular body clocks on brain aging and memory loss, especially in Alzheimer's disease. His research, conducted at the University of Hyderabad's neurobiology and
Parker, Scott
Burnley FC was beaten 2-0 by Arsenal at Turf Moor on Saturday, but the Clarets showed plenty of heart and determination to compete with the visitors, who are now seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Despite going down 2-0 at halftime, Burnley came out strongly
Cabinet officials
The 55th Kerala State Film Awards ceremony was held at Ramanilayam, Thrissur, with Minister for Culture and Films Saji Cherian announcing the names of the winners. Mammootty and Shamla Hamza took home the acting prizes, with Mammootty breaking the record for most Best Actor wins with 7 titles, surpassing Mohanlal
Adults
ADHD diagnosis has become a topic of increasing interest, with many people seeking online "tests" and quick assessments to determine if they have the condition. However, a recent article highlights the complexities of ADHD diagnosis, particularly when it comes to identifying functional impairment. A comprehensive assessment, including a
