Elon Musk, known for his business ventures and influence, has a surprising claim: he's a top-notch video game player. Over the years, he's shared gameplay highlights on his social media and even streamed with pro players. However, his recent livestream of Path of Exile 2 raised eyebrows. Despite hav
In Iran, the family physician program is a big deal. It's meant to make healthcare better, especially in rural areas. But even though it's been around for a while in places like Fars and Mazandaran provinces, it hasn't been smooth sailing. This study wants to figure out what's going wrong and how to
Ever wonder how plants survive harsh conditions like dry spells or salty soils? One key player is the Sec14 gene family, a group of genes with a special domain that helps regulate lipids, the building blocks of cell membranes. This family has been around since the days of yeast, and it's found in al
Ever wondered why some older French-speaking guys choose Thailand as their new home? Well, it's not just about the sun and beaches. These men, often in their later years, are after a different kind of life. They start off enjoying the lively social scene and short-term relationships but, surprise, s
Meet a patient who has pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and strangely high levels of vitamin B12 in their blood. This wasn't due to any supplements they were taking or any issues with their liver or blood. Doctors actually found that these high levels were caused by something called macro-B12. This
You may remember Jesse Eisenberg from his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network. " Recently, he voiced his opinions on tech billionaires diving into politics, especially now that Donald Trump is back in the White House. Appearing on "Real Time With Bill Maher, " Eisenberg had some interesti
Imagine a group of people discussing an issue. Their opinions aren't set in stone; they change based on who they talk to. Scientists have created a model to understand this better. They call it the q-voter model with weighted influence. This model introduces something new: a bias that favors one opi
You know how tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic, can hit our mental health hard, right? Well, a study found that university students have a secret weapon to fight off depression. It's all about knowing your strengths and having a strong family support system. Researchers surveyed over a thousan
President Trump has made a significant shift in global health aid policy. He's directed his administration to block recipients of U. S. foreign aid from discussing abortion as an option with patients. This action, known as the "global gag rule, " has been implemented by many Republican presidents be
Have you ever wondered how big events in the gaming world can affect sales? The recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have had just that effect. Despite the Steam Deck being a hit among PC gamers, its sales took a brief dive after Nintendo's big reveal. For a week, the Steam Deck dro
