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Study Finds That Exercise Curbs Insulin Production
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels in the body. A new study conducted by the University of Würzburg suggests that exercise could curb...
Europe
Holocaust remembrance: beware ‘siren songs of hate’ – UN chief
In his speech, delivered at UN Headquarters in New York, Mr. Guterres recalled that, within months, the Nazis had dismantled fundamental constitutional rights and paved the way for totalitarian rule: members...
Environment
Markets for many commonly recycled materials struggle in the EU
News ItemPublished 26 Jan 2023ImageNareeta Martin on UnsplashEurope’s ambitions for a circular economy require the timely provision of good-quality recycled raw materials to manufacturers. However, according to a European Environment...
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King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia, attend the funeral of His Majesty King Constantine of Greece
King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended the funeral of King Constantine of Greece at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Saint Mary in Athens, where they were accompanied by His...
Environment
More efforts needed to address land sources of marine litter
News ItemPublished 19 Jan 2023ImageTobias Tullius on UnsplashAmid a rise in plastic waste, more must be done across Europe to tackle the root causes of marine litter at its source...
Environment
Monitoring soil threats in Europe
European soils are under increasing pressure due to soil sealing, pollution, intensive agriculture and climate change. At the same time, there are management options to improve soil functions and health, including to sequester...
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China showed off its first cloned horse
A cloned horse – the first of its kind born in China, which is expected to open up new opportunities for the country’s equestrian sector – has been unveiled in...
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New Treatment for Hereditary Blindness Possible Using Nanoparticles and mRNA
Hereditary Blindness - Researchers developed nanoparticles that are able to penetrate the neural retina and deliver mRNA to the photoreceptor cells whose proper function makes vision possible. Scientists from the...
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America
5th Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue World Congress sets “A Path to Peace”
The 5th World Congress on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue “A Path to Peace” was held on 8 and 9 November at CEMA University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This year, under...
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Europe
Turkey breaks record for deportation of “illegal migrants”
Turkey has deported 119,817 illegal migrants this year alone. Its efforts to combat illegal migration continue unabated, the Ministry of the Interior said. In a statement, the presidency said it...