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Saturday, 25 July 2026

9 stories across 5 sections

Business

Business

Logistics giants are racing to keep up with healthcare boom as GLP-1s highlight need for cold storage

Shipping and logistics companies are tapping into the growing market of healthcare as cold chain and temperature-controlled facilities become more crucial.

As specialized medications like GLP-1s surge in demand, logistics firms like UPS and FedEx are stepping up their approaches to more efficiently transport and store these pharmaceuticals. Refrigerated storage is essential for most injectable GLP-1 drugs, including Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy, and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound.

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the significance of healthcare logistics, particularly the shipping of temperature-controlled vaccines. Consequently, logistics companies are capitalizing on this trend by investing heavily in temperature-controlled facilities. UPS recently announced a $48 million investment, recognizing a growing demand for critical treatments.

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World

World

The Return Narrative: How Russia Legitimizes Occupation

Maksym Panchokha on the work of Russian Military Historical Society in occupied Ukraine

Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory extends beyond military conquest, encompassing the reshaping of historical understanding, collective identity, and communal belonging. Since 2014, Russian authorities have leveraged historical narratives as a means of governance in occupied Crimea and the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics."

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Science

Science

India’s river linking project could cause an explosion of invasives, threatening native ecosystems

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) 25 Jul 2026 Researchers are warning that one of India’s most ambitious engineering projects could unintentionally trigger an ecological crisis across the country. The National River Linking Project (NRLP), designed to solve water scarcity by connecting surplus rivers to deficit ones, may trigger an expansion of invasive alien species. According to a new study,…

A groundbreaking study has warned that India's ambitious National River Linking Project could unintentionally unleash an ecological crisis by enabling the spread of invasive alien species. Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) analyzed how the proposed network of 15,000 kilometers of canals and 3,000 reservoirs could impact India's freshwater ecosystems.

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Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

Electrolytes are essential minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride, that carry an electrical charge once dissolved in fluid. This charge enables the body to perform basic functions such as muscle and nerve activity. They maintain fluid balance inside and outside each cell, preventing issues like headaches, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. In extreme cases, severe electrolyte imbalances can affect heart function and require medical attention.

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Culture

Culture

With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience

Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.

In the evolving landscape of art museum experiences, data is playing a pivotal role in transforming visitor journeys. Giovanni Kanter, a 25-year-old ICU nurse from New York, is one among few who have an immersive artistic education. Raised by artists and spending time with his artistic grandparents in France, Kanter's exposure to visual arts is unparalleled.

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