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Baby Brains Recognize Eye Contact from Robots: Study

New research published in Biological Psychology reveals that infants as young as 6 to 8 months old can understand the social implications of eye contact, even with humanoid robots.

As robots become increasingly prevalent in childcare and education, …

Metal Exposure Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk: Study

A study from Columbia University reveals that environmental metal exposure significantly contributes to coronary artery calcium (CAC) buildup, comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes.

The decade-long study, involving over 6,…

Seismologists Warn of Future Possible Volcano Eruptions

The Philippine state seismology agency issued a warning today regarding a possible eruption of Mount Kanlaon in central Philippines.

The volcano has emitted about 10,449 tonnes of sulfur dioxide and recorded 55 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 ho…

Oil heads for weekly gains after U.S. rate cut

Although oil prices did not witness any significant change in early Asian trading on Friday, they are heading to end the week on a rise that will be the second in a row, after a large cut in US interest rates and a decline in global inventories.

By …

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Oman Participates in GCC Culture Ministries’ Preparatory Meeting

Muscat:The Sultanate of Oman participated in a preparatory meeting of Undersecretaries of Ministries of Culture from GCC states. This meeting, conducted via video conference, served as groundwork for the upcoming 30th meeting of GCC Ministers of Cultu…

Sultan Haitham Embarks on State Visit to China

Muscat:His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik departed this morning for the People’s Republic of China on a two-day state visit. The visit comes in response to an invitation from President Xi Jinping of China.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majest…