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Google's New Pixel 9a: Goodbye Camera Bar, Hello New Look

February 10, 2025

Google has been teasing changes to its camera design for its upcoming Pixel 9a. This mid-range smartphone is getting a lot of attention for ditching the old camera bar. This move was spotted in leaked case designs. The case images, which are likely official, show the camera cutout on the left. And

environment

The Hidden Dangers of Lake Victoria's Fishermen

February 10, 2025

Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake and is a vital source of food and income for many communities. It is home to countless artisanal fishers who brave its waters daily. These fishers face many challenges and risks. Researchers wanted to know more about these risks and how they impact the lives

health

Fighting Flu: A New Vaccine Approach

February 9, 2025

The influenza A virus is a persistent threat to public health, causing yearly outbreaks and occasionally, global pandemics. The usual countermeasures, vaccines and antiviral drugs, have limitations. One issue is that new virus strains can resist antivirals and make vaccines less effective. Tradition

technology

Fuel Cells: Solving the Big Picture with Tiny Details

February 7, 2025

Imagine trying to make a super-efficient car that runs on fuel cells. It's a big dream, and to achieve it, scientists have to understand every tiny part of how these fuel cells work. These fuel cells, called Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs), need to be better and last longer. Lots of

science

AI's prowess in creating new materials

February 7, 2025

Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo

science

MXene and MOF: A Power Duo for Pollution Control

February 5, 2025

Imagine chemicals that can break down pollutants in water. That's where MXene and MOF come in. These are super tiny structures, designed specifically to tackle the tough task of activating periodate (PI). PI is a strong oxidizing agent, so it can break down harmful substances in the water. But

technology

Will Apple Spoil Us With a Total iOS 19 Overhaul?

February 5, 2025

Apple, in recent times, has been tinkering with a pair of new releases, Apple Invites and Apple Sports. These releases may not seem like much, but they hint at a more significant overhaul that many expect for iOS 19. Expectations are high for iOS 19. Last year, when iOS 18 arrived, it bro

health

The Changing Faces of Beauty: UAE Students and Plastic Surgery.

February 5, 2025

In the 21st century, the quest for beauty norms is causing lots of people to hunt for cosmetic surgeries all over the planet, and nowhere is this universially more evident than in a dense cultural hub like UAE. These surgeries seem to have become a way for women to meet certain ideals of how they a

technology

Ion Channels: Future of Energy Storage?

February 5, 2025

Researchers have looked at natural ion channels for inspiration. This is because they are good for moving ions across cell membranes. Imagine you're building a battery with water-based electrolyte. Water likes to stick to ions, making it hard to move them around. This causes problems because wa

entertainment

Ready for Takeoff: The Astro I, The one and only car from the future

February 5, 2025

Imagine a time when cars were supposed to be exciting and fast. In the 1960s, a car emerged that was both cool and out of this world. This wasn't your average car. The Chevrolet Astro I looked like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. It was unveiled in New York in 1967 and even today, its desi