Healthcare is a basic need. It should be available to all. Yet, transgender and gender-diverse adults often face unfair treatment. This leads to health problems. Why does this happen? Mainly, because of stigma and discrimination. These issues make it hard for them to get good primary care. When care
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under
In the heart of the Nile Delta, Nagrig village is a place where dreams take root, thanks to one of its own. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian football superstar, may not be a constant presence in his hometown, but his impact is felt everywhere. The local sports complex, renamed in his honor, is a testamen
The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w
India's underwater strength is something to talk about. Six Kalvari-class submarines, which are part of the Scorpene design, are making waves. These subs are not just any ordinary vessels; they are among the quietest diesel-electric submarines globally. The names INS Kalvari, INS Khanderi, INS Karan
Sudan is in a tough spot. A brutal conflict that started in 2023 has made things really bad for people there. The fighting between the army and a group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a huge humanitarian crisis. Right now, people in the Darfur region are struggling with famine and m
House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S
Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.
A necklace once worn by Mariah Carey is about to go up for auction. It is not just any necklace. It is a symbol of wealth and celebrity. The price is set at $595, 000. But to even bid on it, you need $75, 000. That's a lot of money for a piece of jewelry. This necklace is special. It is made of 18K
