Vitamin deficiencies can show up in subtle ways, often mistaken for other health issues. Spotting these signs early can help address the deficiency before it worsens. Here are a few common signs to look out for: Fatigue Low energy or unusual tiredness could mean a lack of vitamins like B12, D, or iron. These nutrients are vital for energy production. Brittle Hair & Nails Weak or splitting nails and hair often signal a lack of biotin (Vitamin B7), which supports hair, skin, and nail health. Mouth ulcers or cracks at the corners of your mouth Painful sores around the mouth…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Last week, the Africa Climate Summit was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference was attended by key delegates from African countries, international organisations, and the private sector. The summit was a significant event for Africa, as it was the first time African leaders had come together to discuss climate change on a continent-wide scale. It also served as a platform for multiple electric vehicle (EV) companies—including BasiGo, which serves Nairobi with 20 electric buses for public transport—to showcase their products. The argument is that vehicles powered by fossil fuels are bad for the environment, and there is a need to shift focus…
AmplifyChange has marked ten years of transformative impact in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across Africa and South Asia. Through its support of grassroots activism, millions now have improved access to healthcare, education, and decision-making about their bodies and relationships. Since its launch in 2014, AmplifyChange has funded 775 civil society organisations, distributing over £125 million in grants across 67 countries, with significant investments in tackling gender-based violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation. Highlighting its unique model, the organisation directs funds to local groups, enabling swift responses to community needs and fostering long-term change. “In the…
In a display of innovation, Elon Musk has stunned the world with the announcement of his most ambitious creation yet—a Supersonic Space Jet that promises to revolutionize both air travel and space exploration. Revealed in a cutting-edge hangar, this futuristic jet combines speed, efficiency, and sustainability in ways never seen before. Capable of travelling to any location on Earth in under an hour or launching directly into space, the jet marks a giant leap toward making global and interstellar travel faster and more accessible. “This isn’t just transportation; it’s a transformation,” Musk stated during the unveiling. “We’re pushing the boundaries…
Almost two years have passed since the 2023 earthquake. Turkish authorities have been clogging legal proceedings while victims have lost hope in justice. First, they found a picture of the apartment building online. The body gutted, reclining in a pile of its own rubble, looked like a fish left with nothing but meatless spines. They left for Antakya in a rush the following day. On the second day, they walked through what remained of the ancient city. When they reached the site where the building had stood, Duygu İnegöllü, a lawyer from Izmir, and her family began their watch over…
A Finnish court in the district of Päijät-Häme has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to prison for disseminating terrorist propaganda. Ekpa was found guilty of engaging in terrorist activities in 2021 in Lahti, Finland. Finnish authorities, including the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), stated that his social media activities incited violence in Nigeria’s southeast region. According to Detective Chief Inspector Otto Hiltunen, Ekpa used social media platforms to spread rhetoric that fueled unrest and directed violent actions. In addition to Ekpa, four other individuals were arrested by the…
At the opening of COP29, global leaders and environmental experts convened to launch the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action, an initiative aimed at addressing the growing water crisis and its link to climate change. Spearheaded by the COP29 Presidency, the dialogue seeks to integrate water into the global climate agenda more effectively. Speaking at the event, a senior United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) official emphasized the urgency of protecting water resources amid escalating challenges. “Nearly three billion people face water scarcity today,” the official stated. “Over 90% of disasters—droughts, floods, and wildfires—are water-related, and climate change is worsening…
Gemini is Google’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, including a chatbot that generates responses to user-provided natural language prompts. In response to a prompt, Gemini can pull information from the internet and present a response. The large language model behind Gemini delivers the response in natural language — in contrast to a standard Google search, where a result consists of a snippet of information or a list of links. Google announced Gemini (as Bard) in February 2023 after OpenAI and Microsoft garnered attention for their AI chatbot systems. In May 2023, AI advancements featured prominently in Google’s I/O event. On Feb. 8, 2024, Google renamed the…
By now, we all know that COVID-19 affects the lungs and the heart. But did you know that COVID-19 can also affect your eyes and vision? Studies show that COVID-19 can affect all layers of the eye, starting at the cornea and ending at the retina. Here’s what you should know about how COVID-19 can affect your eye health. Key takeaways: About 1 in 10 people develop eye symptoms when they have COVID-19. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the most common COVID-19 symptom. COVID-19 can also cause eye pain along with dry eye, redness, and blurred vision. What eye symptoms can COVID-19 cause? People who get sick…
The GAIA Initiative, a collaborative effort between research institutions, conservation organizations, and enterprises, has pioneered a cutting-edge approach to wildlife conservation by merging natural vulture behaviour with artificial intelligence (AI). Spearheaded by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW), in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and Tierpark Berlin, this innovative method aims to develop an early warning system for detecting ecological changes and critical incidents in real-time. Vultures as natural death detectors Vultures, particularly white-backed vultures (Gyps africanus), play a crucial role in ecosystems as natural death detectors. These birds evolved over millions of…