In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects
Ever wonder how past traumas shape our brains? New research is digging into this question. It turns out, childhood trauma can make people more likely to struggle with major depression later in life. But not all traumas affect the brain in the same way. Some types of childhood trauma might mess with
In a Michigan courtroom, a Mexican man who entered the U. S. illegally was given a 39-year prison sentence for murdering his girlfriend. This crime became a hot topic in the 2020 U. S. presidential race due to the man’s immigration status. The man, Brandon Ortiz Vite, pleaded guilty to the charges.
In the sunny month of January 1925, the Annaes Brasileiros de Dermatologia e Syphilografia was born. A hundred years later, it's now known as Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia (ABD). Back then, a few smart pioneers likely couldn't imagine how strong the Brazilian Society of Dermatology would become.
Imagine you're an investor in the wild world of crypto assets. These digital currencies come in all shapes and sizes, but they're mainly defined by two big things: how secure their technology is, and how stable their governance is. Now, picture this: you're using a recommendation app to help you dec
Ever wondered how opinions spread like wildfire? It turns out, it’s not just about what we hear, but who we hear it from. Mass media theory says that opinions go through a two-step process. First, influencers, or opinion leaders, get the message from the original sources. Then, they pass it on to th
Have you ever wondered how people's personal beliefs and cultural backgrounds influence their views on drug use stigma? Researchers in Michigan decided to find out. They surveyed over 1, 500 people connected to Families Against Narcotics and Michigan Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. The results? Most
In California, a wildfire named the Mountain fire is causing chaos. It's already burned over 19, 600 acres and destroyed many homes in Ventura County. The fire is so big that firefighters are still trying to contain it. They're using helicopters and ground teams to fight the blaze, but strong winds
You might think you know everything about a friendship, but life likes to throw in some surprises. Take Bobby Flay and Kristin Cavallari, for example. They've been tight for a while, and their bond is solid. Flay even sang Cavallari's praises, admiring her energy and smarts in business. After a chat
Scientists developed two models to figure out how many people get Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis (LB), each year. One model looked at blood samples from humans to find out how many people have been infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This model accounted for mistakes i
