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The SpudCell: Could some 'blobs' in a dish spark the 'Sputnik' moment for synthetic life?

The SpudCell: Could some 'blobs' in a dish spark the 'Sputnik' moment for synthetic life?

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, University of Minnesota researchers unveiled SpudCell, a synthetic construct engineered from chemicals to replicate key life processes such as consumption, growth, genetic replication, and division…

Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds

A new study projects infertility among women will reach nearly 80 million cases in the next decade globally —an almost 1,5-fold increase compared to 2023— driven largely by delayed motherhood.

‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests

The Guardian

June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests

Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell With parts of England once again in the grip of a heatwave, an opinion poll shows the one at the end of June led to “mass…

The Guardian

Explained: The 12 reasons why Mumbai floods year after year

Explained: The 12 reasons why Mumbai floods year after year

Mumbai faces annual flooding due to extreme rainfall and its low-lying coastal geography. High tides impede stormwater drainage, while aging infrastructure struggles with increased rainfall intensity. Natural buffers like mangroves have…

South Africa: Institutional Reform in South Africa's Whistleblowing Ecosystem

[Democracy Works] Whistleblowing is more than the act of reporting wrongdoing--it is a vital public service that helps expose and deter corruption, strengthen accountability, protect public resources, and build trust in institutions. By…

South Africa: Does It Help to Report Poor Government Service in South Africa? Study Finds What's Missing

[The Conversation Africa] Across South Africa, there are various ways for people to report issues like broken infrastructure, unreliable water supply, failing clinics and poor municipal services. The channels include ward meetings…

South Africa: Stored Water Can Develop Slimy Bacterial Films - Nanotechnology May Be a Solution

[The Conversation Africa] When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It's made up of bacteria that make the water…

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Japan, Singapore take bilateral ties into orbit with new space pact

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Japan, Singapore take bilateral ties into orbit with new space pact

TOKYO – Japan and Singapore are taking their bilateral relationship into orbit, locking in a landmark agreement on July 6 to jointly develop and expand cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The pact, signed with the Japan…

Business Bhutan

Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plans for Phuentsholing Outlined

The government has outlined a series of long-term measures aimed at reducing flood and landslide risks in Phuentsholing, acknowledging that recurring disasters are being driven by a combination of climate change, unstable terrain and…

Business Bhutan

Earth reaches aphelion, marking farthest point from Sun in annual orbit

JEDDAH: Earth reached its annual aphelion on Monday, passing the farthest point in its orbit around the Sun at a distance of about 152 million kilometers, in a regular astronomical event that scientists say reinforces that the changing…

International Conference on Legal and Sharia Studies concludes with call for stronger, modern legislation

JEDDAH: The Third International Conference on Legal and Sharia Studies, themed “Laws and Modern Trends,” concluded yesterday in Jeddah after three days of discussions, bringing together a distinguished group of researchers, academics, and…