Umer Farooq L.

Metals and minerals are substances found in the Earth's crust and a fundamental part of our everyday life^1;p1,2,3. They are widely used in many industries, including the construction industry, energy, transportation, and technology, to name a few^1...

Media provides society with current and pertinent information¹. In addition to communicating, the media also delivers information that influences daily decisions, promotes mass knowledge acquisition & fosters more informed and just societies^2,3. R...

About 58 million Americans are active gamblers and generated USD600 Billion¹. This results in depression, migraine, stress, digestive disorders, and anxiety disorders². Although not legally termed as gambling, sports betting or fantasy sports can ...

Gambling causes stress, anxiety, and depression, while it also turns into addiction, thus seriously harming one's mental health¹. Singapore ranks second worldwide for gambling², while gambling there is also linked to the rise of suicides, happenin...

In 2022, the global casinos and online betting market size was USD263.3 billion (Bn)¹. A huge chunk of the 4.2 Bn people that gamble every year, risk getting obsessed in the process and may not even realize that they have developed an addictive be...

A World Health Organisation (WHO) report recommends listening to audio for 1 hour a day to protect hearing¹. As per a survey, 98% of radio consumers listen to the radio in their cars while commuting². As of 2023, 92% of Americans (272 Million (Mn)...

Energy played an integral role throughout human history^1;p2. It also serves as a key driver for the mobility of goods and people through cars, aircraft, and railroads and thus boosts economic growth². In 2022, 82% of the world's energy requirement...

Energy played an integral role throughout human history^1;p2. It also serves as a key driver for the mobility of goods and people through cars, aircraft, and railroads and thus boosts economic growth². In 2022, 82% of the world's energy requirement...

Regular washing of clothes is essential to remove bacteria, dirt, and parasites and reduce skin infections, keeping us clean and healthy¹. But 40% of the world's population lack access to basic cleaning products and facilities; those with limited ...

Coal, gas, and oil are all finite resources, and coal will run out in 70 years, 40 years, and 30 years, respectively¹. Due to fossil fuels' severe impact on the environment, renewable energy (green energy) needs to be used². Global GHG emissions w...