Science fiction films have long used aliens to explore real-world topics like immigration. After the Cold War, Hollywood and other countries' films started to reflect more on race, class, and gender in relation to immigration. By looking at movies like Alien Nation, Coneheads, Men in Black, the Star
Gaining weight during pregnancy can really influence how the baby turns out, and even their health later on. There are some well-known guidelines from the Institute of Medicine from 2009 that have been tested in different groups of people. But do they really work for pregnant women in Southeast Asia
Meet Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. He's not just a tech guy, but a passionate advocate for women's sports. In 2024, female athletes shone brightly, with Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark leading the way. Alexis couldn't help but be thrilled, posting on social media, "
Young Japanese adults, both men and women, were studied to see how their daily diet links to the amount of muscle in their trunk and the presence of fat within those muscles. This study focused on people aged 20 to 26. To measure trunk muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI), which shows how m
Solid organ transplantation, or SOT, is a lifesaving procedure for those with severe organ failure. However, it's not without its challenges, such as the scarcity of available organs and the risk of rejection. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. AI has the potential to enhanc
Donald Trump is teaming up with top Republicans in Congress to create a single, massive bill that includes all his major goals, like tougher immigration rules, tax cuts, and more military spending. This plan might cause big political fights because some Republicans don’t like it. The House has a ver
In 1963, a terror attack shook America when the Ku Klux Klan bombed the 16th Street Baptist Church in Alabama, killing four Black girls. This happened just before President Kennedy was assassinated. Two years later, the radical group Weather Underground set off a bomb in the U. S. Capitol. Both grou
Ever thought about starting the new year with a new love life? Well, January's first Sunday, nicknamed "Dating Sunday, " is the perfect time to do just that. Millions of singles are expected to log onto dating apps, making it the busiest day of the year for online romance. Tinder, one of the bigges
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been making some big claims about taking over the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But hold on a second, says a conservative writer. They think it's all just a show. Dace Potas, the head of Lone Conservative, a big conservative student publication in Am
Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak
