Say there’s a bomb attack on a military base. A few of the soldiers suffer concussions and other brain injuries. Could some of the injuries be caused by tiny bubbles that form and collapse within the skull during head trauma? Researchers at …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Infections low as country remains on road to recovery
The numbers: As of Thursday afternoon, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan is 303,634. Over the past 24 hours, 545 cases have been registered. In total, there have been 6,399 deaths due to the virus, and 291,169 patients have …Continue reading
Early menstruation may lead to increased menopause symptoms
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. The paper was published earlier this year in BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. School of Public Health …Continue reading
25% rise in Pakistan’s internet usage during covid-19 pandemic
The news: The usage of the internet has risen by 25% during the covid-19 pandemic, signifying a shift in consumer behavior in Pakistan with regards to telecom. The population has moved from voice calling to increased data usage during the lockdown periods …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Educational institutes to open as clinical trial run for vaccine
The numbers: As of Thursday afternoon, the total number of covid-19 cases in Pakistan has risen to 299,855. The virus accounts for 6,365 deaths overall, six of which have been reported in the past 24 hours. 287,950 patients have successfully recovered from …Continue reading
Thermal tests completed for Hualong One powered unit at Karachi nuclear plant
The news: The 1,100MW K2 nuclear reactor at the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) has successfully concluded its thermal testing and will be ready for commercial operations next year. The thermal tests, also known as hot functional tests (HFTs), have been …Continue reading
Even young dolphins pick their friends wisely
Strategic networking is key to career success, and not just for humans. A new study of wild bottlenose dolphins reveals that in early life, dolphins devote more time to building connections that could give them an edge later on. Researchers at Georgetown …Continue reading
Is PTA reconsidering its decision after banning dating apps over ‘immorality’?
The news: Last week, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked five popular mobile applications in the country. The banned apps provide online dating services and have been cited to stream ‘inappropriate’ and ‘immoral’ content, according to local authorities. ‘Immoral’ content: In addition …Continue reading
Game on for Pakistan’s esport industry
There are over 2.5 billion gamers around the world today. They can choose from a variety of genres including action, strategy, role-playing, etc. Similarly, they can go for multiplayer vs. single-player games, online or offline, and use a PC, a console, or …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Govt finalizes reopening of educational institutions as infections remain low
The numbers: As of Thursday afternoon, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan is 297,014. Over the past week, 2,376 cases have been registered whereas 424 have been reported in the past 24 hours. In total, there have been 6,328 …Continue reading