Meet Pryce Yebesi, a 24-year-old who’s already made waves in the business world. He sold his first company, Utopia Labs, to Coinbase. But Pryce isn’t done yet. He’s just launched a new company called Open Ledger, aiming to revolutionize accounting software. He’s raised $3 million to get started, wit
Australia is grappling with a shortage of psychiatrists, making it important to figure out what factors influence medical students to choose psychiatry as their specialty. One key aspect is the work environment. Medical students often consider the variety of tasks and the chance to make a real diffe
You know how simple metal rust can cause big trouble, like leaks that hurt the environment? But did you know microscopic critters can also cause metal to rust? Yep, tiny organisms can create what’s called microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This is different from regular rust (abiotic corr
Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite
Ever wondered what makes health services in Ethiopia tick? A lot of that has to do with health extension workers, or HEWs. These folks are on the front lines, providing care to communities. Since the Health Extension Program started, various training programs, known as capacity-building intervention
Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding
On a fateful day in August 2020, the Beirut Port in Lebanon experienced a massive explosion that left over 200 people dead and another 76, 000 injured. This disaster was a national tragedy, leaving deep scars, especially on those who lost loved ones. Three years later, researchers interviewed 13 fam
Samsung is making big changes to its Galaxy Ring and Samsung Health app. Now, the Galaxy Ring comes in more sizes, perfect for everyone. But the real excitement is in the app updates. Samsung Health is getting new features to help you sleep better. One cool feature is the Sleep environment report. I
Almost 100 years after the end of Prohibition, the alcohol industry is facing a new challenge in the United States. In New Mexico, where alcohol-related deaths are the highest in the country, lawmakers are considering two proposals to change how alcohol is taxed. One plan suggests a flat 3% tax rate
Imagine diving into the factors that influence the weight status of older adults in the Philippines. Scientists recently used high-tech methods to find out what in our neighborhoods might be making us gain or lose weight. They combined data from satellites, maps, and a big health survey done in 2021
