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Without urgent investment in education, Iraq’s future generations risk being left behind

BAGHDAD 21 May, 2017 – The future of Iraq, its economic security and prosperity depends on increasing investment in education today. And while the price of investing in Iraq’s education sector is high, failing to do so will cost the nation far more in the future. “The Cost and Benefits of Education in Iraq” a UNICEF-supported report released today by Read More


This 3D-printed bioabsorbable bone implant may improve future surgeries

In a major step towards improving surgeries after head or face injuries, Russian scientists have developed a new type of 3D-printed polymeric bone implants that can get absorbed and subsequently replaced with natural bone tissue in the body. The prototype can be printed on 3D-printers according to specific parameters, contracted to half its size, then heated in the course of Read More


Motorola Moto Z review: The future of Modular phones?

Moto Z from Motorola is a big bet, a bet on Mods which are actually attachments that can be snapped on to the phone for added functionality. Need some more power? Just snap on the extra battery mod. Or go for the Hasselblad mod if you want 10X optical zoom on your smartphone. It’s supposed to be that simple. It Read More


Misbah-ul-Haq possibly to take a name on his future on Friday

long-serving captain of Pakistan test facet, Misbah-ul-Haq is anticipated to make a clean statement about his future on Friday before the countrywide team embarks on its challenging excursion to England. Misbah, 42, turned into pressured via the Pakistan Cricket Board no longer to retire from check cricket overdue last 12 months and lead the group on the england excursion and Read More


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School libraries face a bleak future as leaders try to balance the books

Libraries are suffering at the hands of budget, curriculum and digital demands. But we must not underestimate this vital resource ‘Libraries need to be accessible to all children – not made redundant on the whim of those who mistakenly think they are outdated and irrelevant.’ Iremember my school library: it had two floors with spiral staircases, individual study cubicles and Read More


Dreaming big with biomimetics—could future buildings be made with bone and eggshells?

As the world grapples with climate change, we urgently need to find ways of reducing our CO₂ emissions. Sectors which rely heavily on fossil fuels, such as energy and aviation, are commonly held to be the worst offenders. But what most people don’t realise is that there’s another culprit, hiding in plain sight; on the streets of our cities, and Read More