Ever wondered how political leanings affect how people trust science? Researchers looked into this across 10 European countries and found some interesting patterns. They discovered that people who vote for populist parties tend to distrust the system and its leaders, which leads them to be skeptical
After a long and tense conflict, Israel's government has finally given the green light to a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. This deal is set to start on Sunday morning, bringing a much-needed break to the 15-month battle. The agreement was approved by Israel's cabinet late on Friday n
Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that can harm plants, including maize. Scientists studied how certain sugar compounds, called galactoglucomannan oligosaccharides (GGMOs), help maize seedlings cope with Cd stress. They planted maize in water with Cd and/or GGMOs for a week. They looked at how these tre
Ever heard of Islamic crowdfunding? It's not just a concept anymore; it's taking off globally, even in places where Muslims are a minority. But what makes it tick? Let's explore the rules, sustainability, and financial power of Islamic fintech to understand its success. First off, Islamic crowdfund
Messages matter when it comes to social equity. Researchers wanted to see if telling people about racial disparities in child tax credit (CTC) policies might actually hurt support for these policies. They did two experiments, one with a big bunch of people from Prolific and another with an even bigg
Ever wondered how snakes deal with different temperatures in their habitats? Let's dive into the world of the Mexican Garter Snake, or Thamnophis eques. These slithery creatures live in both forests and grasslands, and their body temperature (Tb) can vary quite a bit. Scientists studied these snake
Paxlovid, a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, is designed to prevent severe COVID-19 in at-risk adults. Millions of people in the U. S. have received this treatment. Clinical trials showed it's effective. But what about real life? Some studies suggest it's helpful, but they're not recent or
Ovarian cancer has long been known as one of the deadliest gynecological cancers. Despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment, survival rates haven't budged in over three decades. This study dived into the trends and factors linked to ovarian cancer in Indonesia from 1990 to 2021, using data fro
Apple has decided to halt its AI-generated news summary notifications temporarily. This move comes after a series of false headlines created quite a stir among journalists and news outlets. The feature, part of Apple's Intelligence service introduced in 2024, was designed to give users quick news up
The new administration has a chance to tackle drug issues head-on. Recently, voters have realized the harms of legalizing pot, rejecting many such measures. It's crucial to prevent future problems, especially since today's marijuana is much stronger. Federal agencies, like the Department of Health
