29 MAY 2025 In the modern shipping industry, operational resilience goes beyond seaworthy vessels and capable crews. It’s about the digital backbone powering every function of a fleet—from safety and compliance, to maintenance, procurement, crewing, and more.The industry continues its shift toward cloud-based solutions with one goal in mind: to …
Read More »ROOTS OF DEMENTIA TRACE BACK ALL THE WAY TO CHILDHOOD, EXPERTS SAY
29 MAY 2025 More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around US $1.3 trillion (almost £1 trillion). Despite decades of scientific research and billions of pounds of …
Read More »MYSTERY ABOUT THE WAY FINGERS WRINKLE IN WATER MIGHT HAVE AN ANSWER
28 MAY 2025 Upon learning about the blood vessels responsible for our water-soaked finger wrinkles, young readers of The Conversation’s Curious Kids series had further questions for scientists: “Do the wrinkles always form in the same way?” one asked. “And I thought: I haven’t the foggiest clue!” recalls the author …
Read More »EARTH’S CRUST IS HIDING VAST RESERVES OF HYDROGEN – HERE’S HOW WE CAN FIND IT
28 MAY 2025 We already rely heavily on hydrogen gas as a fuel source, and it’s considered key to reaching crucial carbon-neutral goals. Now researchers have come up with a recipe for naturally forming hydrogen, which could help locate the vast reserves of the gas that are locked away in …
Read More »EXPERT EXPLAINS HOW YOU CAN ASSESS WHETHER YOU’RE AGING WELL
27 MAY 2025 A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands. Now, it’s all about how long you can balance on one leg while brushing your teeth. These quirky “tests” promise to tell us …
Read More »MARKETS RATTLE AS TRUMP ESCALATES TRADE THREATS AGAINST EU, APPLE
26 MAY 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war once again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may slap a 25% levy on all iPhones bought by U.S. consumers. The twin threats, delivered via social media, roiled global markets after …
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