Category: Science & Technology
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Pakistan’s AI Data Centre Milestone Raises Water Questions
Key Developments: Pakistan inaugurated Sky47 Karakoram-01 on July 24 as a major AI-ready data-centre project. The facility is designed for AI computing, cloud services, secure data hosting and sovereign data infrastructure. Researchers are increasingly highlighting water use as an environmental consideration for AI data centres, particularly in water-stressed regions. ISLAMABAD — July 30, 2026: Pakistan…
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Tiny Antarctic Sea Creature Shows Promise in Future Melanoma Treatment, Scientists Say
Key Developments: Antarctic sea squirt bacteria show potential in fighting melanoma in pre-clinical research. University of South Florida scientists say the toxin eliminated melanoma cells in mice without harming the animals. Researchers stress that extensive laboratory work, safety testing and human clinical trials are still required before any treatment becomes available. Florida (The Guardian) — June…
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Pakistan Launches Indigenous EO-3 Satellite, Marking Major Space Milestone
Key Developments: Pakistan successfully launched the indigenous EO-3 Earth Observation satellite, marking a significant advance in national space capability. The satellite strengthens disaster monitoring, environmental analysis, and urban planning capacities. The mission signals Pakistan’s growing technological cooperation and progress in space research and remote sensing. ISLAMABAD (Baaghi TV) — April 25, 2026: Pakistan has achieved a significant…
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Excessive Gaming Tied to Poor Diet and Sleep Among Youth: Study
ISLAMABAD: Spending more than 10 hours a week playing video games may negatively affect young people’s eating habits, sleep patterns, and body weight, according to new academic research reported by Xinhua. Key Developments: A university-led study links excessive gaming (over 10 hours weekly) to poor diet, disrupted sleep, and higher obesity risk among students. Researchers…
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Apple Stock Plunges $108B After Underwhelming iPhone 17 Launch
(Technology Desk) – September 16, 2025: Apple Inc. lost a staggering $108 billion in market value in a single trading session after its much-hyped iPhone 17 launch on September 9 failed to excite investors. Shares fell 3.48 percent as traders reacted to what analysts called a routine update rather than a game-changing product reveal. Wall…
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GlobalTech Partners with D. Boral Capital for Strategic Private Placement
ISLAMABAD – August 20, 2025: U.S.-based GlobalTech Corporation (OTC: GTLK), holding company of Worldcall Telecom Limited, has appointed New York-headquartered D. Boral Capital LLC as its financial advisor for a planned private placement. The move marks a key step in GlobalTech’s strategy to uplist to a national securities exchange and strengthen its global profile. Proceeds from…
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Mysterious green spots seen on Mars raises new theory about life on Red Planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has stumbled upon a new mystery on Mars. After examining a region called “Bright Angel” and sampling unique “leopard spots” there, the rover journeyed south across Neretva Vallis and discovered a remarkable area known as “Serpentine Rapids.” Here, Perseverance encountered vibrant red rocks, an unexpected find that deepened the rover team’s intrigue.…
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TikTok supports and encourages Mental Health Awareness in Pakistan
TikTok supports Mental Health Awareness in Pakistan TikTok, the global social media platform, is at the forefront of promoting mental health awareness, with a special emphasis on Pakistan’s vibrant community. On World Mental Health Day and beyond, TikTok celebrates the resilience and courage of its users, reinforcing the message that we are “Better Together” when…
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Google just destroyed ChatGPT: 7 ways you can use Google Duet AI at work today
Google has announced the expansion of its Duet AI assistant to all its Workspace applications, encompassing Gmail, Drive, Slides, Docs, and more. This technology, which has undergone testing involving over a million users, will now be available to paying customers of Google’s Workspace apps. Initially unveiled at the I/O developer conference earlier this year, Duet…
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School was not easy for me, American molecular biologist Carol W. Greider
Carol Greider achieved success in molecular biology in the same way she overcame dyslexia as a child: with persistence and creativity. Since she found it hard to read the traditional way, she found another: she taught herself to memorise words and letter order, circumventing her inability to sound out words. Carol Greider is one of…