Around 5.8 million refugee children did not attend school in 2025, according to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR, leaving 44 per cent of the world’s 13.2 million school-age refugee children without
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have successfully pinpointed the age of the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, the largest and oldest known impact crater on the lunar surface. Led by Prof. CHEN
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In a pioneering study, researchers have successfully biosynthesized lignan glycosides—powerful antiviral compounds—using a synthetic yeast system, a breakthrough that could significantly boost the availability of these vital compounds for medicinal use. Lignans,
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A shocking investigation by The Sunday Times in UK has unveiled a massive fraud scandal within the UK’s student loan system, where thousands of so-called students have exploited taxpayer-funded loans without any
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AstraZeneca, Britain’s largest pharmaceutical company, has announced a significant $2.5 billion investment in China, signaling the company’s ongoing commitment to the region despite a series of high-profile investigations by Chinese authorities. The
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Abu Dhabi is aiming to turn one of its most unique and valuable resources—its citizens’ genetic information—into a highly profitable and transformative business. With the backing of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan,
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The European physics laboratory CERN is planning to build the most powerful particle accelerator the world has ever seen—a megacollider that would dwarf its current flagship facility, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
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Recent research using MRI scans has revealed that babies as young as one year old are capable of forming memories, offering new insight into the mystery of infantile amnesia—the inability to recall
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A new phenomenon, termed “animal-methods bias,” is impacting early-career researchers, especially those working in fields where animal models are not always necessary. This bias is causing a growing concern among researchers who
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SRI International has introduced a groundbreaking hyperspectral imager that promises to enhance situational awareness across both defense and civilian sectors. Known for its compact size, low cost, and high performance, this new
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South Korea’s biggest defence group, Hanwha Aerospace, is planning a $2.5bn share sale to fund overseas expansion as global security concerns rise. The company’s shares fell 13 per cent following the announcement,
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I did not fully understand the dread term ‘terminal illness’ until I saw Heathrow for myself. ~ Dennis Potter The Closure and its Effects Usually, an airport never closes, particularly when it
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by Our Correspondent in London Travelers worldwide are grappling with unprecedented disruptions as Heathrow Airport will be closed for at least two days following a catastrophic power outage caused by a fire
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by Our Correspondent in London Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, has been forced to halt all operations today following a significant fire at a nearby electrical substation.
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A new study has provided a fascinating answer to the long-standing mystery of how iguanas, which are native to the Americas, ended up on the Pacific island of Fiji. According to researchers,
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At the 2025 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, MIT Technology Review highlighted several breakthrough energy technologies that could power the future of the industry. Among the standout innovations were advancements in steel production,
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