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Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a new earthquake damper that works without electricity. Designed by professor Moussa Leblouba, the device uses steel balls, rods and friction to absorb vibration energy during earthquakes.

Pakistan launched its EO-3 Earth observation satellite on April 25 aboard a Chinese rocket, marking a major step for SUPARCO. But excitement quickly turned into controversy when the "first image" shared online appeared to have been taken months before launch. Analysts found older metadata, raising authenticity questions.

India has achieved a major nuclear milestone as its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam reached criticality, initiating a self-sustaining chain reaction. This indigenously developed reactor is central to India's three-stage nuclear program, designed to generate more fuel than it consumes.

Does your bedtime vary? A new study links inconsistent sleep schedules in midlife to a doubled risk of severe heart problems like heart attacks and strokes. Discover why a regular bedtime is crucial for your cardiovascular health.

A new study by University of Adelaide shows that sperm struggle to find their way in zero gravity, reducing fertilisation rates by up to 30%. While sperm can still move, they lose direction in microgravity. The research also found possible development issues in early embryos. Scientists say hormone support may help, but more studies are needed.

Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Physical Research Laboratory have discovered new details about the Moon's deep interior. Their study explains how titanium-rich rocks formed and moved inside the Moon. The findings could help India's Chandrayaan-4 choose landing sites and study returned samples.

A declassified CIA document from 1951 has resurfaced online, drawing attention to a Soviet scientific study that explored similarities between parasitic worms and cancer tumours. It said some compounds affected both parasites and tumour cells. 

A biochemist has claimed that Cold War tick experiments conducted by the United States may be linked to modern Lyme disease outbreak. His report cites declassified records showing radioactive ticks were released during research tied to Project 112.

Discover how rising temperatures are quietly shifting human birth ratios and how seasons impact male fertility. Learn about the surprising link between climate and reproduction.

Authorities in Las Vegas have uncovered a suspected illegal biological laboratory inside a home owned by a Chinese national linked to a similar case in California. Police found pathogen-labelled containers, lab equipment and around 1,000 mice.