The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition. It slowly destroys brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical that helps control movement. Right now, there's no cure. Treatments only help with symptoms and can cause problems over time. Enter Lingjiao Gouteng decoction, a traditional Chinese medicine.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, has been making waves in the world of medicine. It's a compound found in cannabis that doesn't get you high. Instead, it's known for its calming effects. Recently, scientists have been looking into how CBD could help people with autism. Autism is a complex condition. It affects
Ethereum's Beacon Chain is like the heart of its network. It keeps track of validators, their rewards, and penalties. A lot of ETH is at stake here, so it's super important that everything runs smoothly. If there's a mistake, it could cause big problems, like losing ETH or even security breaches. T
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made a big splash on TV. It got more viewers than ever before on NBC and Peacock, with 34. 3 million people tuning in. That’s a big jump from last year, with 2. 5 million more people watching. The parade started at 8:30 a. m. ET on NBC and pulled in 25. 4
The NBC Sports Network is back on Comcast's Xfinity cable after a long break. This time, it's teaming up with Peacock, the streaming service. The network shut down in 2021 to push viewers towards Peacock, but now it's returning for those who prefer traditional cable or satellite. Some sports events
Sound waves and cracks have a secret relationship. Scientists found that when sound waves meet a crack, they don't always bounce back. Instead, they can slip through or even change their tune. Here's how it works. A tiny crack was made in a glass plate by heating it up. Then, sound waves were sent
Prince Albert, the ruler of Monaco, recently made a big decision. He chose not to approve a new law that would have made abortion legal in his small country. This law would have allowed women to end pregnancies up to 12 weeks, or up to 16 weeks in cases of rape. It also aimed to lower the age of par
Ever wondered how scientists can tell what's happening inside materials when they start to break? It's not always easy, especially when different types of damage happen at the same time. But a new method is making waves in the world of composite materials. This method uses something called acoustic
People have been using a plant called Ligustrum lucidum in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Scientists have been paying a lot of attention to a part of this plant called FLL-P. This part of the plant has been changed in a lab to make it work better. This change is called acetylation. Th
