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CHINA: A team of Chinese scientists from Sichuan University in southwest China believes that robot fish that “eat” microplastics could one day assist in cleaning up the world’s filthy oceans. These robots, which are only 1.3 centimeters in diameter, have already begun removing microplastics from shallow water. Wang Yuyan, one of the researchers behind the robot’s development, explained that the …

MANILA: 22-year-old Chin Ching Peng had to make a choice between her dream career as a copywriter and a new field that would give her more money to support her family. According to her account of her job search in February, “most jobs (as a copywriter) offered salaries of S$2,500 or S$2,800… the only one that paid more than S$3,000 …

DUBAI: The first officially approved camel riding school in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is located on the wind-carved sand just outside the air-conditioned metropolis of Dubai. Camels have played a significant role in the region’s history for a long time. One-hundred and fifty years ago, the Arabian Peninsula’s single-humped camel, the dromedary, was tamed and used as a mode …

US: Bacon and Sunday mornings go hand in hand. At East Coast Park, you can get a hot dog. Experts recommend limiting your consumption of processed meats if you want to enjoy them on a regular basis. According to Dr. Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition, epidemiology, and public health, “the evidence is pretty convincing that regular consumption of processed …

ITALY: The trial of 59 defendants charged with manslaughter and undermining transportation safety in the case of the Genoa bridge collapse in 2018, which claimed the lives of 43 people, begins in Italy on Thursday (July 7). Four years ago, on August 14, the Morandi bridge, a vital artery linking Italy and France, collapsed under the weight of heavy rain, …

MANILA: Since its premiere in 2001, Hayao Miyazaki’s film “Spirited Away” has pushed the limits of what is possible in the world of animation. For 19 years, it was Japan’s highest grossing picture of all time, and it changed the public’s perception of animated films, showing that they can be more than just cartoons for children. It was also the …

US: Mental health disorders including depression and anxiety often have two primary treatment options: talk therapy and medication. The lifestyle choices that might have a significant impact on our mental well-being are rarely discussed. In spite of the fact that many people do not suffer from a mental health disorder, they may nevertheless be looking for ways to enhance their …

US: Dermatologists MB Sulzberger and SH Zaidems published on the psychological impact of acne in 1948. Even after more than seven decades, their words still ring true. In addition to being a medical skin disease, acne has a negative impact on mental health. Acne treatment for some ladies is as simple as applying concealer or a pimple patch and going …

PHILIPPINES: What does it look like when you try to homogenize several voices into a single and stereotypical narrative?  It is like walking into a room, only to face the caustic mass of people that already defined who you are from head to toe. No need for introductions or chirpy biddings because no matter what you do, you’ll always be …

SINGAPORE: Supei Ho has an impressive track record. After leaving Singapore at the age of 25, the 41-year-old has worked for a variety of high-profile fashion labels around the world. Despite this, working in a field notorious for its high levels of waste has inspired her to launch her own line, Su by Hand, in 2019. Su by Hand began …