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Dangerous chemicals found in ‘takeout containers and nonstick pans’

High levels of exposure to chemicals found in both non-stick pans and takeout containers is associated to increased cancer risk, weakened immune function, and developmental delays in children. More people…

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Qatari women at ‘higher risk’ of recurrent strokes, new research reveals

A new study on the impact of stroke on the Qatari population has been published in a scientific journal. A first-of-its-kind research on the impact of stroke on Qataris entitled…

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Sheikha Moza joins QF in marking 25-year-anniversary by recognising ’empowering innovation’

At least 80 international Qatar Foundation-supported innovations were celebrated. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser recognised leading innovators on Wednesday in an event to mark the 25th anniversary of Qatar Foundation. The…

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Qatar’s Amir signs the establishment of Doha University for Science and Technology

Through the establishment of this university, Qatar aims to witness an influx of specialists and experts in the fields of science and technology. The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin…

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Sidra Medicine transforms microbe identification from days to minutes

Qatar contributes to the medical field with its recent development of a new inexpensive and in-house preparation methodology. Qatar Foundation’s international biomedical institute of excellence, Sidra Medicine, has developed a…

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Hidden oasis resurfaces after 3,600 years in south of Qatar

Researchers unveil a historical site dating back to the third millennium BC located in the south of Qatar. A 3600 year old oasis has been discovered in Qatar by a…

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Researchers in Qatar develop advanced screening tool for genetic diseases

Scientists in Qatar and Weill Cornell Medicine have teamed up to assemble an innovative low-cost screening tool, “QChip1,” that detects genetic diseases. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine’s (WCM) main campus…

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HBKU ranked amongst top 150 universities worldwide

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a considerably young institution, is rising in global rankings through its prestigious Computer Science and Engineering department. In their 2021 edition of reputable international university…

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Could the surge in Covid-19 cases end soon?

Expert at Weill Cornell Medicine — Qatar, says infections caused by Omicron variant are unlikely to last long. As COVID cases continue to rise globally, things could soon be calming…

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