Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 22:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Motherhood Mothers Children Babies
There was a time when a woman was considered an “older mother” at 35. Today, that age still marks a symbolic and medical threshold. In gynecology wards, the term “geriatric pregnancy” may have disappeared from official manuals, but it’s still whispered behind closed doors. Yet the data is clear: in many Western countries, the average age ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 24/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Elemind Headband Sleeping Insomnia Science
Falling asleep without pills, sleeping aids, herbal teas or guided meditation—that’s the bold promise behind Elemind. Born from MIT’s research labs, this seemingly simple headband targets one of modern life’s most persistent struggles: difficulty falling asleep, which affects millions worldwide. The claim is compelling: a nearly 50% ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 23/07 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Vaccine Cavities Dentists Science Research Health
What if, in the near future, simply applying a product to your teeth could protect you from cavities? A scenario that once seemed like science fiction is becoming increasingly plausible as research advances. For years, scientists have been working on a vaccine against dental cavities, the world’s most common chronic infectious disease. Now, ...
This is Beirut 22/07 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Algae Australia Toxic Marine Life
A vast toxic algae bloom has sparked growing concern in Australia as it lingers off the south coast, killing hundreds of marine species and disrupting fisheries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unlocked federal funds this week to cope with the Karenia mikimotoi algae as it persists four months after first appearing. South Australia's government ...
This is Beirut 21/07 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
International Court of Justice United Nations Climate
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries. Wednesday's highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions ...
Hala Abdallah 18/07 12:15 - Reading : less than a minute
climate change Antarctic earth scientists science
What if the secrets to climate change are frozen in ancient ice? Scientists are discovering mysteries hidden in Antarctic ice cores, some over 100,000 years old, in search of clues about our planet’s changing climate.
Bélinda Ibrahim 17/07 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
AI Dreams Film Japan Neuroscientists
Sleep, dream… and soon, wake up and watch your dreams like a movie? While it may still sound like science fiction, this technology is taking shape in research labs. At Kyoto’s ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, neuroscientist Yukiyasu Kamitani and his team have created an AI system that decodes brain activity during REM sleep—the ...
This is Beirut 17/07 11:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United Kingdom United States IVF Babies Mitochondrial
Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial said Wednesday. The findings were hailed as a breakthrough which raises hopes that women with mutations in their mitochondrial DNA could one day have ...
This is Beirut 16/07 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Astronomers said Wednesday they had observed the moment when planets start forming around a distant star for the first time, revealing a process that sheds light on the birth of our own solar system. The new planetary system is forming around the baby star HOPS-315, which resembles our own Sun in its youth, 1,300 light years from Earth in the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 16/07 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cats AI USA Decode Feline Vocalizations Science
When it comes to human-animal communication, cats have always had the upper hand. They observe us, manipulate us with their gaze, wake us up for mysterious reasons and sometimes meow endlessly. But what are they really trying to say? For years, cat owners have wondered: Is this meow a request for food, a complaint or just a greeting? Until now, ...
This is Beirut 16/07 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Eruptions of plasma piling atop one another, solar wind streaming out in exquisite detail -- the closest-ever images of our Sun are a gold mine for scientists. Captured by the Parker Solar Probe during its closest approach to our star starting on December 24, 2024, the images were recently released by NASA and are expected to deepen our ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 15/07 21:16 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Lebanon Cosmetic Counterfeits Beauty Products Skin Care Health
On Instagram, just a few clicks on reseller accounts or sponsored stories plunge you into a sleek, alluring world where top brands — Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Guerlain, Dior, La Roche-Posay — are sold at slashed prices. Descriptions sound convincing: “imported from the US,” “end-of-line stock before ...