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Sex? ‘Non, merci’: New poll finds young French women place less importance on sexual relations

According to a new study by the French Institute of Public Opinion, Gen Z women generally place less importance on sex and are more open about masturbating. As for being in a relationship without having sex? More than half of young women…

Nasa prepares to introduce 4-person Artemis 3 crew for upcoming lunar mission

Mainland Chinese react as Hong Kong tightens access to offshore investment accounts

As news spread on Wednesday that Hong Kong banks were tightening scrutiny on mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts, Zhe Ye – an auctioneer based in the southwestern province of Yunnan – was stunned. The former…

IBM plans $10 billion investment for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge

Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication. (Image credit: John Raby/AP)

A New Era For Maltese Innovation

In recent years, Malta has seen a significant leap in its research output. In the current Horizon Europe cycle alone (2021-2027), Maltese health researchers have secured nearly €8 million in funding. This represents a substantial increase…

University heat project cuts medical emergencies for Hong Kong’s vulnerable elderly

A project designed to teach elderly residents how to protect themselves during extreme heat has improved their health and reduced medical emergencies, according to researchers. Results from the first two years of the three-year “Beat the…

Malta Rangers Urge The Public Not To Pick Protected Mediterranean Thyme | Lovin Malta

The Malta Ranger Unit (MRU) has appealed for the public to care for the Mediterranean Thyme that is commonly found across the Maltese islands. The Mediterranean Thyme is currently transforming parts of Malta’s garigue landscape into…

Beyond combat capability, how AMCA will help India beat China in the long race

India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is a catalyst for national industrial growth, extending beyond defense. It fosters advancements in materials science, AI, and manufacturing, creating vital spillovers for civilian…

Indonesian researchers study plants for diabetes treatment

Researchers at Andalas University (UNAND) in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra are studying whether a ...

King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip

King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.

China shock 2.0: Beijing targets German industry as Berlin looks on

A new study says Germany’s weak growth is not only home-made. Economists warn of a “China shock 2.0”, yet the federal government is slow to respond.