A recent study has uncovered a troubling trend: Americans are reading less for fun, and the gap between Black and white readers is widening. The research, published in iScience, looked at data from over 236, 000 people aged 15 and older, collected between 2003 and 2023, with 2020 excluded due to the
Dinosaurs with armor and spikes are not new. But a recent discovery in Morocco has revealed a new species that makes its relatives look tame. This dinosaur, Spicomellus afer, is the punk rock star of its family. It had huge spikes and bony collars that would make any other dinosaur envious. The dis
The Inca Empire, a mighty force in South America before the arrival of Europeans, was famous for its impressive architecture, vast road systems, and clever farming techniques. They also had a unique way of keeping records using knotted cords called khipu. For a long time, people thought that only th
AI is shaking up the world of sports concessions. Some workers are feeling the pinch. They say they are losing tips and hours. But is this just a part of how technology changes jobs? Think about it. AI makes things faster. It can handle more orders. Fans get their food quicker. But what about the p
Eli Lilly is making waves in the weight loss drug market with its new obesity pill, orforglipron. This pill is set to compete with Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide, which has shown promising results. Both drugs work by mimicking a gut hormone called GLP-1 to help control appetite and blood sugar leve
The U. S. government has struck a deal with Intel, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. Instead of new cash, the government is using funds already promised to Intel under previous grants. This $8. 9 billion investment comes from two main sources: $5. 7 billion from the CHIPS Act and $3. 2 bi
Let's talk about something important in surgery: goals of care (GOC) discussions. These chats are key to making sure patients get the treatment they truly want. But how well are we doing this? And how can we get better? First, let's think about why GOC talks matter. They help doctors and patients a
Racquel Chevremont, a well-known figure from The Real Housewives of New York City, has taken legal action against her former fiancée and business partner, Michalene Thomas. The lawsuit, filed in August 2023, seeks $10 million in damages, alleging a range of issues from unfair pay to harassment. Che
Plague, a disease that might sound like something from history books, has made a recent appearance in California. A person in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for this bacterial infection, likely after a flea bite during a camping trip. This isn't an isolated case either; just last month, someon
Scientists have found a protein that might help spot aggressive cancers early. This protein, called SAS-6, helps cells get ready to divide. But it also seems to play a role in how cancer spreads. Researchers from Brunel University of London discovered that high levels of SAS-6 make cells grow more a
