President Donald Trump shared a video from the White House on Good Friday, praising the Christian holiday and claiming that faith is making a comeback in America. He spoke from the Resolute Desk, saying that religion and belief in God are essential for a strong nation. Trump pointed out what he sees
Water covers most of Earth but most humans still build on land. That’s changing as architects try new ways to live above water without planting foundations into the mud. Instead of digging deep into the ground, these buildings use hollow concrete boxes or recycled plastic barrels to stay afloat. The
In the early 1900s, most scientists thought Earth’s center was all liquid. But a Danish thinker named Inge Lehmann changed that idea in 1936 after studying how earthquake waves moved through the planet. She noticed strange patterns that didn’t match the liquid-core theory. After careful work, she re
Families in Jordan are finding new ways to stay connected and resilient thanks to digital media. Platforms like social networks aren’t just for fun anymore—they’ve become tools for learning and support. By joining online programs, families can pick up skills to handle money troubles, cultural shifts
The world faces a rising tide of obesity, prompting scientists to search for safer alternatives to surgery and drugs. One promising approach is whole‑body cryostimulation, or “cryotherapy, ” where people sit in a chamber that drops temperatures to near‑freezing for just a few minutes. Researchers wa
Melasma shows up as brown patches on the face and can make people feel self‑conscious. Researchers are looking beyond skin care to explain why it happens. They use the idea of an “exposome, ” which means all the things a person is exposed to over life. These exposures can be inside the body
UVA students have chosen a former president as the main speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The decision reflects the school’s desire to connect its graduates with a figure who has shaped national policy and public life. The former president will share insights about leadership, respo
CHD4 is a protein that helps rearrange DNA inside cells, making it easier or harder for genes to speak. It works as part of a larger team called NuRD, which uses energy from ATP to shuffle chromatin. When the cell faces damage, CHD4 steps in at the break sites to help rebuild and decide which
Scientists used a single metal‑organic framework, PCN‑608, to separate its two main variables: the crystal’s shape and what sits inside its pores. They grew three kinds of crystals – tiny disks, flat sheets, and interlocked sheets – to see how shape changes the path a gas takes. They also adde
A new healthcare facility in Sopot, Poland, is turning patient recovery into an architectural priority. Instead of just focusing on function, the Wave 4 & 5 ECR Health Care Complex aims to blend healing with smart design. The building covers 4, 744 square meters and is set to open in 2025. Architect
