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CDC Excludes Two Measles Deaths from National Data
The CDC has excluded two measles deaths from its national data, challenging state determinations and raising transparency concerns.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hits $300 discount at Best Buy
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra now $1,799.99 at Best Buy, other deals include Remarkable Paper Pro Move and Insta360 X5.
UK Summer 2026 Hottest on Record Due to Climate Crisis
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with temperatures 16.5°C and record-breaking heatwaves linked to climate change.
NASA Focuses on Mars Helicopters for Near Future
NASA plans to send three Mars helicopters for the SkyFall mission, focusing on aerial exploration over traditional landers and rovers.
165 Village Conservation Committees Established Under Green Pakistan Programme
165 village conservation committees set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to enhance wildlife and habitat conservation.
Glacier collapse and landslide trigger Nepal floods
Glaciologist explains how a glacier failure and massive landslide triggered severe flooding in Nepal, highlighting climate change risks.
Experts Urge Medical Treatment for Obesity in Pakistan
Health experts in Lahore advocate treating obesity as a chronic disease, with 23% of adults in Pakistan living with the condition.
El Niño now stronger than in last 1,000 years
Study finds El Niño events are now more intense, linking it to global warming.
AI tool rapidly identifies heart disease in seconds
Doctors have developed an AI tool that can detect heart disease in less than two seconds, using millions of ECGs to extract…
Pakistan loses USD2 billion annually to post-harvest crop losses
ADB report highlights post-harvest losses, infrastructure gaps and calls for strategic investment in Pakistan's agriculture sector.
Experts warn of dire climate impact on Sindh’s coastal communities
Experts warn that Sindh's coastal areas are facing multiple threats from natural disasters and climate change. Survey reveals significant socio-economic co
Safe Ways to Watch a Solar Eclipse
Learn how to safely observe a solar eclipse using eclipse glasses or simple shadow techniques.
Sindh Labs Declare Five IV Sets Substandard
Five IV drip sets from different companies have been declared substandard by Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory, raising concerns over medical equipment quality
Medico-legal board reconstituted for exhumation of Mir Raza Ali’s body
A new medico-legal board has been formed for the exhumation of IBA graduate Mir Raza Ali, whose body was found with a…
PMDC Reschedules MDCAT for 2026 to September 20
PMDC reschedules MDCAT from August 16 to September 20, providing extra preparation time for candidates.
World Bank allocates climate finance for Connected Punjab digital project
The World Bank has allocated USD 22.65 million of the Connected Punjab project’s total financing towards climate-related interventions.
FDA approves mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and above
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and above after a contentious review process.
Moderna’s mRNA Technology Paves Way for New Flu Vaccine
The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine for adults aged 50 or older, made with mRNA technology from Moderna.
CM of Gilgit-Baltistan Directs Inclusion of Disaster-Resilient Housing in Climate Project
Chief Minister Haji Amjad Hussain directs inclusion of disaster-resilient housing in Rs16 billion climate resilience project.
Japan’s Leprosy Patients Freed from Forced Confinement
The story of Nagashima island, where leprosy patients were confined until 1996 despite available treatments.