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China debuts new AI model for high-standard farmland protection

China launched its first large artificial intelligence (AI) model dedicated to monitoring and protecting arable land, and it will serve as a new digital tool for the national strategy of storing grain in the land and in technology. Released on Friday by the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning under the Chinese Academy

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug ‘could slow disease by 8 years’

An Alzheimer’s drug deemed too costly for the National Health Service (NHS) can slow progression of dementia by up to eight years, researchers have claimed. Medicines assessor NICE ruled in June that the benefits of two breakthrough therapies were too modest to justify the price, after trials showed they could delay progression from

ACTVET wins 11 medals at WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025

Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) continues to strengthen its exceptional regional presence, after its team achieved a major Asian accomplishment at the WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 competition, with participants from more than 29 countries, bringing together over 300 competitors and experts

Marburg outbreak reported in southern Ethiopia

Ethiopian authorities have announced an outbreak of the Marburg virus in the south of the country, in the Omo Region bordering South Sudan, where nine confirmed cases have been recorded to date. According to the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, this is the first outbreak of its kind in Ethiopia. Both entities

Study reveals key secret behind benefits of plant-based diet for heart health

A French study has revealed that the real secret behind the heart-health benefits of a plant-based diet lies in the quality and level of processing of the foods consumed. Diets rich in minimally processed, nutrient-dense plant foods were linked to a 40 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, while those high in ultra-processed plant