ETH

Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Understanding forced care in mental health hospitals

Some people in psychiatric wards get care they didn\'t ask for. This happens when staff believe someone is at risk of hurting themselves or others. But this approach raises big questions. Is it really helpful to force treatment? Or does it just take away control from people who need support the most

reading time less than a minute
Apr 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Urban Air Microplastics: How We Measure and Why It Matters

The quick review looked at how scientists catch tiny plastic particles in city air and then figure out what they are. They pulled data from 35 research papers that used active sampling—devices that pull air through filters—to measure how much plastic people might breathe. The papers showed that ac

reading time less than a minute
Apr 17 2026HEALTH

Digital health reviews often miss the mark on solid evidence, study finds

Many health studies today rely on digital tools, but reviews of these studies often fall short. Researchers looked at how well these reviews spot strong evidence. The problem? Many don’t. Shaky methods can blur key findings, making it harder to trust what we read. A big issue is how reviews pick st

reading time less than a minute
Apr 17 2026OPINION

Sports Insiders and the Unseen Hazards of Personal Bonds

The image of a coach and a journalist sharing a moment at a luxury resort shouldn’t raise eyebrows—but when power dynamics enter the frame, things get complicated. A recent photo showing an NFL head coach and a well-known reporter holding hands might seem harmless to some, yet it reveals deeper issu

reading time less than a minute
Apr 16 2026RELIGION

When Faith Meets Shame: How Religious Ideas Shape Feelings About Sex After Trauma

Too often, people who’ve survived sexual violence are left dealing with more than just the memory of what happened. They also carry emotional scars that can make them feel dirty, guilty, or broken about their own bodies and desires. Religious beliefs about purity—especially those that mix sex with m

reading time less than a minute
Apr 16 2026CRYPTO

Ether’s Bumpy Ride: Big Loss and Big Bets by a Major Holder

A company known for its massive Ether stash just took the biggest quarterly hit ever, losing nearly $3. 8 billion—all because its crypto investments lost value on paper. The loss came mostly from ETH’s price drop, not from selling any coins. Yet, instead of pulling back, the firm doubled down, buyin

reading time less than a minute
Apr 16 2026POLITICS

John Eastman's Law License Taken Away for Election Claims

A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

How to Test Protein Similarity with Better Limits

Scientists use a method called hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry to study how proteins fold. When comparing two drug versions, they need a test that shows the samples are almost identical, not just different. A new approach called TOST uses two one‑sided tests to set limits of acce

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Passion, Ethics and the Workplace: A Hidden Match‑Making Game

Passion can be a double‑edged sword. It pushes people to achieve great things, but it also sends signals about a person’s character that others use when deciding who to hire or promote. Studies with nearly 1, 850 participants show that the way passion is expressed matters a great deal. When pe

reading time less than a minute
Apr 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Why the fuss over a sports reporter's resignation?

A sports journalist has stepped down from her role after photos surfaced showing her with an NFL coach, sparking a wave of public debate. The photos, taken in a luxury hotel, show the two embracing and spending time together, fuelling speculation about their relationship. While neither has confirmed

reading time less than a minute