The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One unexpected side effect was a drop in indoor falls leading to hip and femur fractures among older adults in South Korea. This was likely due to social distancing rules. Social distancing meant people stayed home more. They went out less o
In a shocking turn of events, a judge in Colorado has accepted guilty pleas from the owners of a funeral home, who admitted to mistreating 191 corpses. The bodies were left in poor conditions, some for years, in a building without proper temperature control. The owners, Carie and Jon Hallford, ran t
Midlife is a big deal for women. It's when bodies change, and health needs shift. The International Menopause Society (IMS) just dropped some serious guidelines to help doctors and women navigate this phase better. They looked at tons of research. Then, they made recommendations on everything from
In the heart of Boston's South End, a beloved dining spot has quietly shut its doors. Brownstone, a stylish eatery known for its cozy vibe and delicious comfort food, has served its last meal after 15 years. The news was shared on their website and social media, expressing heartfelt thanks to their
Chromium pollution is a big problem, especially from leather factories. One type, called hexavalent chromium, is super toxic and hard to clean up. But guess what? Scientists found a bacteria that can help! This bacteria, called Bacillus cereus F4810/72, comes from tannery wastewater. It's like a ti
In 2025, scientists played detective, cracking old mysteries that had puzzled people for ages. They dug up secrets from the ground and even from ancient bodies, giving us new clues about the past. One big find was about the giant stone heads on Easter Island. Researchers figured out how the Polynes
In a world where an asteroid strike has caused massive flooding, a mother's love and determination are put to the ultimate test. Gu An-na, an artificial intelligence researcher, is tasked with raising a synthetic child, Ja-in, as part of an experiment to give robots genuine human emotions. However,
Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up. It turns out that this popular beverage might actually help you live longer. Scientists have been digging into this idea for a while now. They've looked at huge groups of people over many years. The results are pretty interesting. First off, when you d
A group of South Sudanese migrants and a non-profit organization have taken legal action against the U. S. government. They are challenging a recent decision to end temporary protections for over 200 South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a Boston federal court,
Congo, a major player in the global cobalt market, has decided to put a stop to unregulated mineral processing. This move is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure that minerals are sourced legally. The government has ordered all artisanal copper and cobalt processing units to hal
