GBV epidemic | Alcohol abuse a factor in gender-based violence
JOHANNESBURG – Gender-based violence continues to be a huge concern in South Africa. A study by the Human Sciences Research Council shows factors such as alcohol abuse and poor mental health, are linked to men committing GBV crimes. It says more than 33 percent of women have experienced physical violence perpetrated by men in their
Atlas of cells offers a milestone leap in understanding of the human body – CNN
Atlas of cells offers a milestone leap in understanding of the human body CNNScientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body Livescience.comScientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies The Economist‘Google Maps’ project for cells reveals their role in spread of disease Financial TimesScientists announce progress toward…
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s PM Netanyahu, Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas’s military chief Mohammed Deif. “The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least…
Empowering Youth Through Human Rights Education: Free Workshop on December 14
Nashville, Tennessee, 21st November 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, Tennessee United for Human Rights invites youth to an engaging and inspirational workshop on the 30 human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, at 10:00 am at the Church of Scientology…
Dubai Future Forum 2024: A Vision of Tomorrow, from Brain Chips to Climate Solutions
Thursday 21 November, 2024 November 21st, 2024, Dubai – Scientists from over 100 countries, met this week at the Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, to discuss the challenges ahead in a world, where technological innovation and artificial intelligence is shaping the future of humanity…Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time
Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type of cell has a unique role, and knowing what all the cells do can help scientists better understand health and diseases such as cancer. Scientists focused on certain organs — plotting the jobs of cells in the…
Researchers zero in on genetic variant tied to miscarriages
In what could be a major advance in understanding the genetic causes underlying human infertility, scientists led by researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick have identified a gene variant directly tied to early miscarriages in women…
NASA, SpaceX Illustrate Key Moments of Artemis Lunar Lander Mission
NASA is working with U.S. industry to develop the human landing systems that will safely carry astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon and back throughout the agency’s Artemis campaign. For Artemis III, the first crewed return to the lunar surface in over 50 years…
FDA Approves Bimekizumab for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved bimekizumab, a humanized interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F antagonist, for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Approval was based on results from two phase 3 studies, BE HEARD I and BE HEARD II, which found that bimekizumab improved the signs and symptoms of…