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NASA Develops Device That Can Detect Even the Slightest Movement of Victims Trapped Under Debris
NASA has developed a groundbreaking device capable of detecting the faintest movements of human bodies trapped under rubble after disasters such as earthquakes, avalanches, and building collapses. This innovative technology, named FINDER, has already proven its life-saving potential. It was successfully deployed in 2023 to help rescue survivors buried beneath debris after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Education
Scientists Develop Bubble Wrap Gel That Can Produce Drinking Water From Air
In a groundbreaking advance that could transform access to clean drinking water around the world, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative gel that looks like bubble wrap and can harvest water vapor from the air—without relying on electricity or solar power.
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Education
TikTok Preparing to Launch New App Version for U.S. Users Amid Potential Sale
TikTok, the globally popular video-sharing platform, is preparing to roll out a new version of its app specifically designed for U.S. users as it navigates the uncertainties surrounding its potential sale in the United States.
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Education
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach $3.3174 Trillion by End of June 2025
According to China Global Television Network (CGTN), citing data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), China’s foreign exchange reserves surged to $3.3174 trillion at the end of June 2025. This marks an increase of $32.2 billion, or approximately 0.98 percent, compared to the reserves recorded at the end of May.
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Education
Looking back with grandeur: Oasis kick off reunion tour in Cardiff with triumphant, nostalgic gig
Swaggering, cocksure and incredibly loud, Oasis burst back on to the live music scene on Friday night with an accomplished – if ever so slightly distanced – debut gig on their reunion world tour.
By SHYAKA MARS8 months ago in Education
Text therapy: study finds couples who use emojis in text messages feel closer
Using emojis in text messages enhances connection and fun in close personal relationships, US study finds The secret to a good relationship may be staring smartphone users in the face.
By SHYAKA MARS8 months ago in Education
Stop counting sheep – and 13 more no-nonsense tips for getting back to sleep
Don’t count sheep Bad news for that old favourite, counting sheep. “It has been studied and it doesn’t work,” says Dr Eidn Mahmoudzadeh, a Manchester GP and co-founder of The Sleep Project, which offers support for sleeplessness at all ages. “It is too simple and mundane; people don’t carry on, they just get bored and their thoughts wander to worrying about sleep.” Counterintuitively, you should go for something more mentally challenging, he says, to distract the brain.
By SHYAKA MARS8 months ago in Education
Republican senators’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to send red states ‘backwards’
Advocates fear Senate’s version of Trump’s budget bill could leave millions without healthcare and boost corporations Advocates are urging Senate Republicans to reject a proposal to cut billions from American healthcare to extend tax breaks that primarily benefit the wealthy and corporations.
By SHYAKA MARS8 months ago in Education
A Future Without Power Lines: America’s Successful Laser-Based Wireless Electricity Transmission
Imagine a world where the familiar sight of towering electricity poles and tangled power lines becomes a relic of the past. For over a century, our modern infrastructure has depended on overhead wires to deliver power to homes, industries, and cities. But now, a groundbreaking experiment in the United States is proving that electricity can travel invisibly—through beams of light in open air.
By Kim Jon8 months ago in Education
A Cinematic Masterpiece That Redefines Biographical Drama
Oppenheimer Movie Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece That Redefines Biographical Drama Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is not just a movie—it’s an experience. Released in 2023, this historical biographical epic explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist known as the “father of the atomic bomb.” With stellar performances, a gripping screenplay, and Nolan's signature storytelling, Oppenheimer captures the moral conflict, ambition, and consequences of scientific discovery like never before.
By Farzad8 months ago in Education
How A R1,500 Fiverr Gig Saved My South African Business - Pinterest Pin Optimization Review
Sitting in my dusty workshop in the Karoo, I was scrolling through my Shopify analytics... again. Zero sales. Again. The beautiful protea serving trays I'd spent weeks crafting were just sitting there, getting no love. My Instagram posts were getting maybe 10 likes (mostly from my cousin), and Facebook ads were eating my budget faster than load shedding kills our electricity.
By Understandshe.com8 months ago in Education
One Sentence That Changed Everything
I still remember the exact moment. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t even during a fight. It was just… quiet. One of those pauses between conversations where the world holds its breath. And then came the sentence — seven simple words that slid into my life like a whisper and tore it wide open.
By Noor Hussain8 months ago in Education