Imagine a scenario where Romania, once known for its loyalty to the EU and NATO, starts to lean towards Russia. That’s what’s happening with the rise of Georgescu, a TikTok sensation with a surprising 3. 8 million followers. He’s not part of any political party but speaks directly to the people, rej
Imagine if someone offered you a deal, and you thought it was a bit low – that's what's going on in the Italian banking world! Banco BPM is having a bit of a spat with UniCredit over a takeover bid. UniCredit comes knocking with a 10 billion-euro offer, but Banco BPM's board said, "Thank you, but no
A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe
Health insurance in America hasn't always been easy on the wallet. Back in the day, people had more freedom to pick their own plans. But that changed when Democrats started expanding government control over health insurance. This led to higher costs, with a family of four now spending about $24, 000
Meet the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans, a tiny creature from the vast open ocean. This yeast has a unique ability: it can switch between growing as single cells and forming long, thread-like filaments. Scientists have been trying to understand what causes this change in shape. A recent study found
Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2
Did you know that cannabis use disorder, or CUD, is a growing concern in the United States? With millions of people affected, the search is on for effective treatments. Recently, some intriguing research has surfaced, focusing on psychedelic compounds. No, not the ones that make you trip in a bad wa
Ever wondered what it would be like to taste your favorite food in a virtual world? Scientists have been working on just that, creating tiny, portable devices that let you experience different tastes in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). These devices, shaped like
You might think that skipping a meal could make you feel dizzy and less sharp. But what does science say? A study divided people into three groups: those who went without food for 3 hours, those who fasted for 12 hours, and a group that got a protein shake right after. Afterward, everyone took a bra
For over two decades, Tanzania has been pushing for community involvement in health services. This is done through Health Facility Governing Committees (HFGCs). The goal? To boost social accountability in the health system. But does it really work? This study took a closer look at whether having loc
