Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso
Ever heard of cover crops? They're like the superheroes of farming, fighting climate change one field at a time. Unlike the usual crops we know, cover crops are grown when the main crops aren't there. They do something amazing – they suck up carbon from the air and store it in the soil. This helps t
Ever wondered how gender discrimination affects doctors? We'll dive into the experiences of pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons in Turkey. These health professionals are key in treating lung and chest conditions. A survey revealed their perspectives on gender bias in their workplaces. First, let's
Ever wondered how scientists study coughs? Well, they use fancy equipment that's expensive and hard to get. But now, there's a new way! Some clever researchers have made a cough simulator using regular store-bought parts and 3D-printed pieces. This DIY tool is programmable and can control how fast a
Ever wondered what a HomePod with a screen might look like? Well, it might not arrive until the third quarter of 2025, according to an Apple supply chain analyst named Ming-Chi Kuo. Previously, the release was rumored for March 2025. This new smart display is expected to have a screen size of about
"Santosh, " a critically acclaimed crime drama from India, has found a distributor in the U. K. Vertigo Releasing, in partnership with Civic Studio, will bring the film to British theaters on March 21, 2025. Directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, the story follows a widowed police consta
You might still be enjoying your iPhone 16, but the tech world is already buzzing with rumors about the iPhone 17. One thing’s for sure, the Pro models might get a Sweet display upgrade! A well-known leaker has tweeted about a new display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This stuff could make your ba
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du
Imagine having a health condition that's so rare, there's hardly any information about it. This is the reality for millions of people worldwide who suffer from rare diseases. But there's hope! Genomics, the study of the genome (the complete set of inherited instructions), is making huge strides in u
In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports
