In the first four months of life, a baby's immune system goes through big changes. This is how it works in Papua New Guinea. Researchers looked at 87 babies. They checked 41 different immune system messengers in the blood. These messengers are called cytokines and chemokines. At birth, the levels o
North Korea's government claims it has won its fight against religion, but a recent report tells a different story. A survey of defectors found that almost everyone agrees: practicing religion openly is impossible. The country is officially atheist, but its constitution says people can believe what
In the small town of Tine, Chad, near the Sudanese border, refugees face a dire situation. Many have fled violence in Sudan, only to find little help upon arrival. Najwa Isa Adam, a 32-year-old refugee, now cooks for other displaced families. She escaped al-Fashir, where she was held captive and ass
Dan Houser, the former head of Rockstar Games, has some strong thoughts on AI. He thinks it might be heading for trouble. In a recent chat, he compared AI to a cow eating cow feed. This led to mad cow disease. He worries AI might do something similar. It gathers info from the internet. But the inter
In a world where screens dominate our attention, the art of talking to strangers has become a lost skill. The idea of striking up a conversation with someone you don't know can feel daunting, even scary. But what if the solution to feeling more connected is as simple as saying hello? The Triple H C
Sri Lanka is facing a massive challenge right now. Over 150 people have lost their lives due to severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The situation is so bad that the president had to declare a state of emergency to speed up relief efforts. Imagine, more than 20, 000 homes are gon
The U. S. Justice Department recently gave the military a secret pass. It said soldiers won't face charges for sinking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. These actions have killed at least 80 people. But why does the government need to promise immunity if these acts are truly legal? This isn't just
In Azerbaijan, authorities recently searched the home of Ali Karimli, a prominent opposition leader. This action took place as part of a larger investigation into a suspected plot to overthrow President Ilham Aliyev. The government claims that Karimli, who heads the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party,
In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, Tunisian authorities have arrested a key opposition figure, Chaima Issa, as part of a larger crackdown on dissent. Issa was taken into custody during a protest in Tunis, where she was set to serve a 20-year prison sentence. This arrest follows a court
In Sri Lanka, the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah has been devastating. Over 153 people have lost their lives, and 191 are still missing. More than half a million people across the country have been affected by the disaster. Rescue efforts are in full swing, with thousands of police, navy, and army pers
