In spaces filled with noise, grasping spoken words is tough. Listeners often rely on visual cues to make sense of what is being said. This is why lip-reading is a thing. The Audiovisual True-to-Life Assessment of Auditory Rehabilitation (AVATAR) is a tool designed to test how well people understa
The ASAW scale is a new way to measure how men feel about sexual aggression towards women. It's designed to help understand the role of these attitudes in sexual violence. The scale was created by asking men to judge how wrong it would be to act aggressively in various sexual situations. The goal
Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, faced a grim Palm Sunday. Two Russian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the city. This attack was not on a military base or a strategic target. It was a busy city center, filled with people going about their day. The missiles were not ordinary. They were c
Ukraine and Russia are pointing fingers at each other. They are accusing each other of breaking a deal to stop hitting energy targets. This happened at a big meeting in Turkey. Both sides want to end the war, which has been going on for three years. They had a chance to talk about it with a U. S
Beijing faced a powerful windstorm this weekend. The winds were so strong that they forced the city to a standstill. The winds were the strongest the city has seen in over 50 years. The winds were so strong that they were measured at level 11 to 13 on China's wind scale. This scale goes from 1 t
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been given a green light to access sensitive information. A New York judge has eased restrictions on the department's access to Treasury data. This data includes millions of Americans' personal and financial details. The judge's decision
The U. S. economy was in a tough spot. President Trump had thrown a wrench into global trade. He slapped huge tariffs on both friends and foes. This made for an unusual gathering of former Treasury secretaries. They usually welcome the new secretary with smiles and light chat. But this time, th
In the heart of Telangana, India, lies Kothapally village. It is near a spot where uranium might be found. This makes it a good place to check out natural radiation levels. Both inside and outside homes, scientists measured gamma radiation. They used special tools for this job. One tool gave quick r
Switzerland is known for its precision and efficiency. This reputation extends to its healthcare system. The country has made significant strides in standardizing and synchronizing hospital cost measurement. This approach has led to better management of medical expenses. It has also improved the ove
The Asus ProArt P16 is a laptop designed for creatives and professionals. It's not cheap, starting at 1, 900 dollars. This laptop is packed with high-end features and customizable options. However, it requires some effort from the user to get the most out of it. The trackpad is huge, and the display
