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Egyptian architects win Mosul mosque competition by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) April 15, 2021 Eight Egyptian architects have won an international competition for the reconstruction of the historic Al-Nouri Mosque complex in Mosul, Iraq, selection organiser UNESCO said Thursday. The complex was severely damaged by conflict in 2017, and the rebuilding of the mosque is part of the organisation's project for the rehabilitation of the ancient city. The mosque, built in the 12th century and famous for its leaning minaret, suffered badly in fighting between the Islamic State group and US and Iraqi forces, known as the Battle for Mosul, with IS accused of blowing up the site before it was captured by government forces. Selected from among 123 entries, the winning design is called "Courtyards Dialogue". The reconstruction "will be a landmark in the process of advancing the war-torn city's reconciliation and social cohesion,", said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. The reconstruction work, to start in the late autumn, aims to rebuild Al-Nouri's historic prayer hall and integrate the complex, the largest public space in the Old City of Mosul, into its urban surrounding through open public spaces. UNESCO launched the competition in November 2020 in coordination with the Iraqi ministry of culture, the Iraqi Sunni Endowment and with support from the United Arab Emirates. It is part of UNESCO's "Revive the Spirit of Mosul" initiative for the rehabilitation of the city and its cultural life, and the strengthening of its educational system.
Human screams can convey at least six different emotions Washington DC (UPI) Apr 14, 2021 Scientists have underestimated the communicative abilities of the human scream, according to a new study. After testing the different ways humans can use and perceive screaming as a communication tool, researchers determined screams can convey at least six different emotions. The experimental findings, published this week in the journal PLOS Biology, showed human brains actually process non-alarming screams more efficiently than alarming screams. Screams are deployed by a variety ... read more
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