The earth is heating up fast, and it’s no small problem. Scientists warn that if we don’t act soon, millions of people could face extreme heat, food shortages, and even death. The worst part? Many of these people live in places where life is already tough. The richest nations, mostly in North Americ
After seven years of radiotherapy, many people still feel tired and struggle with daily chores. Researchers followed a group who had cancer treatment for years to see how their energy, movement and job skills compared with people who never had the disease. The study tracked participants for a
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise a record‑breaking amount and value itself at $1. 75 trillion. The company plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, with a roadshow starting June 4 and an official debut on June 12. In its filing, SpaceX revealed
UK newspapers often talk about DNA tests as if they are magic. They say the tests can read our genes and predict illnesses. The stories usually come from big projects like the 100, 000 Genomes Project or the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. People who read these stories might think DNA testing will
A recent study looked at how exercise guided online could change the brains and guts of older people. The researchers invited healthy seniors to try a virtual workout plan, then compared their results with those who stayed inactive. The main goal was to see if moving around could sharpen thinking, a
Researchers looked at the mental health of 424 Bangladeshi university students who answered an online survey in July 2024, a time of social and political tension. They found that many students reported strong symptoms: two‑thirds felt depressed, over seventy percent were anxious and more than half e
South Carolina’s lawmakers are currently debating how to redraw congressional district lines. The stakes are high: the shape of these maps can decide who gets to speak for a community in Washington. Some politicians believe that reshaping the districts will give them an easier path to reelecti
The South Korean Interior Ministry announced that it will no longer provide vouchers from companies that trivialise the country’s democratic past. This decision follows a heated backlash over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, which was launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.
A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo
Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than
