Masks: Revolutionary Filter Traps #Viruses Effortlessly

https://youtube.com/shorts/3zGsTk40KsY?si=9ejQeJDQ2iUUKLs5

What’s Your Poison?” UN Study Links Alcohol to Higher Pancreatic Cancer

https://indianf.com/alcohol-pancreatic-cancer-un-study/

#Moon Has Two Faces: #tourism NASA Unveils the Hidden Heat Beneath the Surface

NASA scientists have long been puzzled by the Moon’s distinct halves. One side, always facing Earth, is smoother with vast dark plains. The opposite side is rugged and mountainous. Now, new research from NASA’s GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) mission may finally explain this mystery.

https://indianf.com/nasa-moon-two-faces-grail-study/

Global #Tourism Rebounds Sharply in 2025

Global tourism is gaining ground again. In Q1 2025, over 300 million tourists traveled abroad, according to UN Tourism’s latest Barometer. That’s 14 million more than the same period in 2024 — a 5% increase year-on-year. International travel volumes also beat Q1 2019 by 3%, marking a full post-COVID recovery.

https://indianf.com/global-tourism-rise-2025-first-quarter/

#ClimateChange A Dire Threat to #Wildlife

https://youtube.com/shorts/4bsWXVKsGm8?si=XBwyN1-jqiVP_8OZ

Why Men Are Taller: Genetic Blueprint Behind Height Differences

Across the globe, men generally stand taller than women. While nutrition and hormones play roles, genetics significantly contribute to this disparity. Recent studies highlight the SHOX gene’s pivotal role in determining height differences between sexes. The SHOX (short-stature homeobox) gene resides on both the X and Y chromosomes. It plays a crucial role in bone growth and development. In males, who possess one X and one Y chromosome, the SHOX gene is active on both, promoting greater height.

https://indianf.com/genetic-blueprint-height-differences/

Poor Sleep Hurts the Heart in Just Three Days

Sleep is vital for health, especially for the heart. Now, new research shows the harm starts after just a few sleepless nights. Scientists from Uppsala University in Sweden found that three consecutive nights of poor sleep caused significant blood changes. These changes are linked to higher risks of heart disease.

https://indianf.com/sleepless-nights-heart-disease-risks-uppsala-study/

#GenAI’s Impact Transforming Future #Jobs

https://youtube.com/shorts/b60Vb5bMLXI?si=sQLw-FeuDlYxGST0

Guardians of #Genetic Gold: How India’s Community #Seed Banks Are Resisting #Climate Chaos

As climate change accelerates, a quiet movement is taking root across India—preserving seeds and, with them, resilience and heritage. On International Day for Biological Diversity, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) spotlighted this effort in a detailed report. It honors the unsung “seed savers” and grassroots seed banks quietly nurturing India’s agricultural future and food sovereignty.

https://indianf.com/india-seed-banks-climate-resilience-biodiversity/

The #Shower Debate: Morning or Night?

The question of whether to shower in the morning or at night sparks endless debate. Morning shower fans say it wakes you up and starts your day fresh. Night shower loyalists argue it helps wash off the day’s grime and relax before sleep.https://indianf.com/best-time-to-shower-morning-or-night/

#Financial Exclusion Crisis Unveiled

https://youtube.com/shorts/yYWyvn3L90Y?si=uJuDB2FecCKpFlmS

Intense Hurricane Activity Amid Rising Ocean Heat

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be unusually active. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there’s a 60% chance of above-normal storm activity. Moreover, there is a 30% chance of a normal season and just 10% likelihood of a quieter-than-usual season.

https://indianf.com/intense-hurricane-activity-amid-rising-ocean-heat/

Fresh Kicks, Fresh Start: 2025 Nissan Kicks Gets Stylish, Sporty, and Smarter

The 2025 Nissan Kicks emerges with a major overhaul that blends affordability, design, and utility in a bold new package. First launched in 2018 and refreshed in 2021, the Kicks had been a practical but modest subcompact crossover.

https://indianf.com/2025-nissan-kicks-redesign-upgrade-review/

#Masks: #virus-trapping filter with 96% efficiency

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have designed a new filter that traps viruses without blocking airflow. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for effective masks, but fine mesh fabrics often restrict breathing.
Viruses are about 100 nanometers in size, so masks need very small pores to trap them effectively.https://indianf.com/masks-nanoporous-virus-filter-japan-tokyo-university/

#ClimateChange Threatens Thousands of #Animal #Species

Over 3,500 animal species face significant threats from climate change, which signals a rising existential crisis for Earth’s wildlife.https://indianf.com/climate-change-threatens-animal-species-study/

Global Adolescent Health at Risk as Obesity, Mental Illness Surge

A new Lancet Commission report has issued a stark warning: adolescent health worldwide is at a breaking point. If current trends continue, more than 464 million young people aged 10 to 24 will be overweight or obese by 2030. This is a staggering 143 million more than in 2015.

https://indianf.com/global-adolescent-health-obesity-mental-health-crisis/

#AI Enhances #Patient #Education

https://youtube.com/shorts/icyw-3qfFPg?si=oxrjKpq-_eSkRgkW

Another #Famine Crisis 2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/LoeAdsZyrQ4?si=R3-el1izlzaabamG

One Hour, One Life: The Silent Toll on #Gaza ’s #Women and #Girls

Since the outbreak of hostilities in October 2023, more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza. This is according to UN Women’s latest estimates. On average, that’s one woman or girl killed every hour in Israeli attacks—an immense human toll underscoring the gendered devastation of war.

Many of the victims were mothers, leaving behind orphaned children, fractured families, and grieving communities.https://indianf.com/one-hour-one-life-the-silent-toll-on-gaza-s-women-and-girls/

Aid Cuts Leave 95,000 Mothers at Risk of Giving Birth Alone

About 95,000 mothers supported by Save the Children could give birth without skilled medical help in the next year. Global aid cuts are forcing the suspension of life-saving maternal and newborn health programmes, especially in crisis-hit areas.

https://indianf.com/mothers-save-the-children-aid-cuts-maternal-health-crisis/

#Israel #Gaza Governance Divide

https://youtube.com/shorts/EHU_sqJBLQI?si=OX5ZeQpSNWfq0jWn

Digital Childhoods: Navigating Opportunities and Risks in an Online World

Today, nearly all 15-year-olds in OECD countries own smartphones—98% to be exact. This widespread access offers unprecedented opportunities. Children learn, play, and connect online like never before. Yet, this digital immersion carries risks.https://indianf.com/digital-childhood-risks-opportunities-oecd/

Record High #Displacement Crisis

https://youtube.com/shorts/pNu9XSIWayU?si=Ma8XVwWLi1h7sQ40

Funding Crisis for #Women

https://youtube.com/shorts/cf_sAP8zlf0?si=6YS8gcNmRiVdUVCQ

#Shipping ‘s #NetZero Voyage: How Global Trade Is Tackling Its #Carbon Footprint

Global shipping, the backbone of international trade, has long escaped climate scrutiny. That changed in April 2025 with a landmark agreement. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a Net-Zero Framework, setting ambitious goals for the sector. This historic deal aims to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 2050.

https://indianf.com/shipping-net-zero-2050-global-decarbonization/

64% of Adults in Arab Region Still Unbanked

A new report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA) reveals a troubling reality. In the Arab region, 64% of adults remain unbanked. This is the highest rate of financial exclusion in the world. It far surpasses the 24% global average.

https://indianf.com/64-of-adults-in-arab-region-still-unbanked/

Ancient #European #Skin #Color

https://youtube.com/shorts/q9Rz2i9RC7I?si=hRIGEIrn9KbW6S_Z