You might think that experts sitting down together and agreeing on something is a pretty common thing. In the sciences, it happens all the time. But in the humanities, like history or literature, it's not so frequent. Why is that? Could these consensus methods be helpful there too? Let's think about
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has begun, with Israeli troops pulling back and many Palestinians returning to their homes. The plan aims for six weeks without fighting, freeing Israeli and Palestinian prisoners, and allowing more aid into Gaza. But questions linger about Phase 2 and how Gaza will be gov
Researchers have found that couples might sometimes treat each other badly, a process called dehumanizing deindividuation. This happens when one partner disrespects, ignores, or controls the other. To understand this better, scientists created a new tool called the Dehumanizing Deindividuation in Co
Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o
The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope, but aid workers warn that the hardest part is yet to come. Getting aid into the war-torn region is tough, with some areas in the north still out of reach. Criminal gangs are stealing food from UN convoys, making it even harder to help those
Southern California is gearing up for another round of extreme fire weather. The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about winds reaching up to 100 mph. These winds, known as Santa Ana winds, are expected to arrive on Monday. They could cause existing wildfires to spread quickly an
Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions
You might have heard that tech billionaires, nicknamed the "broligarchs, " are cozying up to Donald Trump just to protect their business interests. While that's true to some extent, there's a deeper, sci-fi-inspired ideology at play. These billionaires, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerber
Ever since the military coup in Burma, or Myanmar, in 2021, the country has been in a tough spot. The military took over, and things got really bad for many people. They're facing a major humanitarian crisis, with lots of people suffering. The military controls less than 20% of the country now, and
Imagine trying to map out a complex system like the eye's drainage pathways. There's no standard way to do this yet. So, scientists took a creative approach using a special chemical called 2, 2-thiodiethanol. This chemical makes things more see-through, helping researchers visualize the 3D structure
