For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big
Did you know that fixing up streets can actually reduce violence in a city? This might sound strange, but research has shown that street construction projects in New York City were linked to a decrease in certain types of crimes. From 2010 to 2019, the city saw fewer incidents of reckless endangerme
In recent years, the American Left has shifted from a live-and-let-live attitude to a more aggressive stance, often sidelining Israel in the process. Forget that Israel was founded by socialists and backed by liberal president Harry Truman. Today, in the eyes of woke activists, Jews are seen as oppr
Back in the 1970s, a group of women in rural Oregon decided to create something unique—lesbian intentional communities. They were driven by the back-to-the-land movement and women's liberation politics. Living away from the mainstream allowed them to break free from gender norms and experience natur
In today's world, a strong internet connection isn't just nice—it's necessary. Wi-Fi 6 routers are a big part of that, especially when they don't have wires. But there's a catch. These routers can be affected by weather and aren't exactly protected from intrusions. This means that when bad weather h
In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, families caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses often turn to religion for support. A recent study talked to 20 family caregivers who were seen at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital during appointments or hospital stays. The researchers found that
Religion has long been tied to better health and overall well-being, but figuring out how this works is tricky. In Trinidad and Tobago, researchers are exploring how university students and community members feel when they're religious. They're looking at how guilty or ashamed people feel and how mu
Ever wondered how we can combat viruses like COVID-19 and influenza A in the air? Scientists explored the power of three chemicals – hypochlorous acid, chlorine dioxide, and ozone – to inactivate these viruses. They created a 1 cubic meter chamber and filled it with a mix of these viruses in saliva.
You might not think of sugar as a cancer fighter, but tiny sugar molecules, called glycans, are actually crucial for our cells to communicate. They help keep our bodies healthy. But when cancer appears, it messes with these sugar structures. Cancer cells start creating odd sugar formations, called "
Ever wondered how well women in their childbearing years are sleeping? A study called BioCycle aimed to find out. They looked at different aspects of sleep, like how long it takes to fall asleep or how often someone wakes up at night. The goal was to see if these sleep features go together. Plus, th
