Did you know that some kids who stutter might hear music differently? Scientists wanted to find out if kids who stutter can tell the difference between musical notes (pitch) and sounds (timbre) the same way kids who don't stutter can. They did some tests to compare the two groups. First, they playe
The global fashion scene is vast, and China's presence in it is undeniable. But is China's fashion influence a form of modern-day colonization? This question is investigated through the lens of everyday fashion in Kenya. Two Chinese-invested online shopping platforms serve as the stage for this intr
Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit
Get ready, North Texas! A cold snap is on its way, bringing freezing temperatures and maybe even some wintry mix. The National Weather Service says an Arctic air mass is heading our way overnight on Monday. This means we'll be feeling the cold for most of the week. Expect highs in the 30s and 40s wi
Vladimir Putin's leadership has always fascinated the world. Media portrays him as both enigmatic and compelling. His ability to maintain power is a puzzle many are eager to solve. But how does he do it? Could the answer lie in the unique traits of the Russian people? Putin's charm and strong rheto
Imagine you're missing a tooth and the bone around that area needs help to grow back. Would you rather have a membrane made of gelatin and polylactic acid (GT/PLA) or one called Guidor®? This experiment involved 32 people who needed bone regrowth after losing a tooth. They were split into two groups
Imagine you're a young, healthy adult with no blood pressure issues. What if squeezing a handgrip a few times a week could lower your blood pressure? A study explored this idea by testing different training frequencies. They split 60 young adults into three groups: one did nothing (the control group
The Serie A soccer season is heating up! This weekend is packed with exciting matches, especially the big one: Roma versus Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. This will be the first night game in six years due to security reasons. Roma drew with AC Milan recently, while Lazio is sitting fourth in the
Imagine being a teenager, homeless, and stuck with a broken-down car. That's how Courtney's story starts. She was 16 when she fell in love with cars, especially her 2004 Ford Mustang convertible. But with no money for repairs, she had to learn to fix it herself. YouTube videos and online forums were
In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev
