Pantone, the boss of colors, has announced its top pick for 2025. Drumroll, please. . . it's a soft, cozy brown called Mocha Mousse. This isn't just any brown; it's a warm hug wrapped in a color. Think of it like a coffee break after a long day. It's that comforting. Eiseman, Pantone's color guru,
In December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surprised everyone by declaring emergency martial law. He claimed it was needed to deal with threats from "pro-North Korean anti-state forces. " But many people thought it was really about stopping the main opposition party, the center-left Demo
As President Joe Biden's term nears its end, Democrats are grappling with a tough question: Did focusing on identity politics cost them the 2024 election? Many blame Biden for Donald Trump's return, but the truth is more complicated. Democrats haven't won a presidential race without Biden since 1996
Imagine living in a city where your job is often shrouded in stigma and danger. That’s the reality for many sex workers in Metro Vancouver. But what if there was a way to make this life safer and more supported? Research conducted between 2010 and 2022 examined the protective effects of social cohes
In a big collaboration, Indonesia’s Base Entertainment and the Netherlands’ New Amsterdam are working together on two exciting new projects. They announced this at the first-ever JAFF Market, happening alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta. First up is "Hemelrijk, " a limited
Ever noticed how some people just can't stand others' fidgeting? That's misokinesia, and it's more than just an annoyance. It's a real condition that affects people's daily lives. Researchers recently talked to 21 folks from an online support group to understand what it's like living with misokinesi
In several Asian nations, children are inundated with commercials for junk food and sugary drinks while watching TV. The issue? Governments haven't put strict rules in place to prevent this. As a result, childhood obesity is skyrocketing, putting kids on a path to serious health problems later in li
Magma Entertainment, a top Indonesian studio, is making big moves. At the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) Market, they showed off their upcoming movies. The lineup includes some big names and exciting projects. First up, they gave a sneak peek of "Qodrat 2, " the follow-up to their 2022 hit
Ever wondered how your favorite movie soundtracks come to life? Indonesian film producers are getting a big boost from Massive Music Entertainment, a company that tackles the tricky world of music licensing. They showed off their services at JAFF Market 2024, helping film crews navigate the complex
Imagine turning something as harmful as carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into useful chemicals. That's what CO 2 electroreduction is all about! This process isn't just good for the environment; it can also make some valuable products. Scientists have been working hard to make this process better by desig
