In a new study, researchers tested whether a computer‑driven chatbot could guide adults toward healthier habits in everyday health clinics. The trial took place at three community hospitals in Hong Kong and involved 627 people between the ages of 45 and 75. Many participants had high blood pressure
In Austin, Texas, a recent decision to shut down automatic license‑plate readers sparked controversy. The city celebrated the removal last year, but a violent streak involving three teenagers—who carried out twelve shootings and stole five cars over thirty hours—ended only after they crossed into a
In England and Wales, people who look at shoe prints left at crime scenes often face a tricky job. They have to decide how likely it is that a particular pair of shoes made the mark, and then explain their thoughts to judges and juries. The way they do this can make the evidence look strong or weak,
In a quiet Utah town, a 19‑year‑old soccer player prepares to leave for Texas after a day of training with Real Salt Lake. He pauses at his mother’s doorstep, saying goodbye before heading to the next match, a scene that could one day echo in European stadiums. Zavier Gozo is already the leading
In a recent project, teachers tried a new way to teach kids about the planet. They used ideas from a theory called the Theory of Planned Behavior, which looks at what people think, feel, and plan before they act. The goal was to see if this approach could make middle‑school students act more respons
In China, men who have sex with men (MSM) can protect themselves from HIV using pre‑exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. It works well when taken regularly, but many MSM still do not know about it or use it. Researchers wanted to find out if the city you live in matters. They looked at data from many MSM
In eastern Congo, two battles rage at once. One is against a rare Ebola strain with no cure. The other is against fear—fear that turns aid workers into targets. Volunteers like Vanny Birungi meet hostility daily, not just from the virus but from the people they try to help. Stones and shouts greet h
In 2004, a man was found behind a Burger King in Georgia with no memory of his past. He became known as Benjaman Kyle. A new show explores his strange story. The facts seem simple at first: a man with amnesia, no ID, and a lot of unanswered questions. But the deeper the investigation goes, the weird
Indonesia has taken a firm stand against online prediction markets, specifically targeting Polymarket, which lets users bet on events like elections and sports using cryptocurrency. The government argues that these platforms operate like online gambling, which is illegal in the country. Instead of f
Inflammatory arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, keeping many of them from living life fully even when their condition is under control. While modern treatments help over 80% of patients reach low disease activity, daily struggles like pain and fatigue often remain. A new online program
