Meraque Group, a Malaysian startup that's all about making drones do the heavy lifting in agriculture, has hitched its wagon to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture. The two signed a MoU, with Shakhobjon Sharifov, Director of an 'Administrative and Economic Service', and Razali Ismail, Meraque's CEO
A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi
Demetrious Johnson, a UFC legend, claims that his brain function has improved over time despite the numerous headshots he's endured. According to Johnson, his IQ has increased and his speech articulation has sharpened. While this seems to defy conventional wisdom, which suggests that repeated concus
In an alarming declaration, the U.S. Surgeon General has sounded the warning bell on a critical issue that often flies under the radar - parental mental health. With startling statistics revealing that nearly half of parents find their daily stress completely overwhelming, it's clear we can't afford
We've all seen those brightly colored boxes at the grocery store, promising a delicious and convenient start to our day. But what if those sugary breakfast cereals are actually doing more harm than good? As a director of nutritional health at a prestigious university, I've witnessed firsthand the i
A brand new training facility for healthcare professionals, focusing on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and midwifery, has just opened its doors at UBC in Surrey. This sounds great, right? More healthcare workers means better care for everyone. But before we get too excited, let's dig a li
Have you ever seen an athlete training in a way that seemed unusual? Five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender, a skeleton racer, certainly did something different. In a video, she was sprinting bent forward on a treadmill while holding a dumbbell. This caught the attention of former boxing champion Laila
Picture this: you're a young, sprightly 35-year-old. But when doctors take a peek inside your noggin using an MRI machine, they see the brain of a grumpy 40-year-old! What gives? According to a new study, diabetes might be the culprit causing your brain to age faster than the rest of you. The resea
Russia's top propagandist, Margarita Simonyan, just dropped a bombshell. In a recent state TV appearance, she proudly boasted about Russia's shadowy 'covert projects' aimed at swaying public opinion in the West about the war in Ukraine. Simonyan claims these projects are having a major impact, shi
Ukraine launched a surprise offensive into Russia's Kursk region, deploying at least 10,000 troops. This move comes as Ukraine pushes for the US to lift restrictions on using long-range weapons against Russia. President Zelensky even called US concerns about escalation 'naive'. But is this bold gam
