In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has gone from wanting to ban TikTok to being praised for saving it. The hugely popular video-sharing app, TikTok, faced potential bans due to national security concerns. But Trump, now back in the spotlight, has delayed the ban, giving the app a c
Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions
The Houston Texans faced an uphill battle in their divisional round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They entered the game as underdogs and ended up with more penalties than their opponents. But the issue wasn't the number of penalties, it was the type. An NFL officiating expert, Ben Aus
In a matter of days, a new cryptocurrency called $Trump skyrocketed in value, becoming one of the most expensive digital currencies globally. This sudden surge happened after a high-profile announcement by former President Donald J. Trump at a crypto-themed event near the White House. While some cel
A fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is devastating Europe's common ash trees, causing a disease called ash dieback. Scientists want to know how some trees resist this fungus better than others. They studied ash trees in six European countries, looking at both their tolerance to the disease and th
On a Saturday morning, Iran's supreme court in Tehran witnessed a shocking incident. Two prominent judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, lost their lives in a shooting. The gunman, who acted alone, took his own life after the attack. Another person was injured, as reported by state media. Razi
Breast cancer isn't just a worry for older women anymore. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine found that younger women, those under 50, are now facing a higher risk than ever before. This increase is especially troubling because it's happening quickly. In fact, between 2000 and
In Sierra Leone, onchocerciasis is a big worry in 14 out of its 16 districts. But two villages in Tonkolili district, Mangobo and Petifu, haven't seen much blindness from this disease. This raised eyebrows because, since 2005, these villages have had 17 rounds of annual treatments with ivermectin, a
Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye
Imagine growing up in a world where you face racism and discrimination. How does this affect you as a young adult? Scientists wanted to find out. They studied 96 young people, around 20 years old, to see how early experiences of racial/ethnic discrimination can shape habits and affect their health.
