A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who's spent more time in space than any other American. She...
There is a lot of confusion around how to best help older adults who live at home. This is because different countries do things differently. To make things better, a group of experts got together. They wanted to agree on some key points. This way, everyone can work together more easily. They focused on three main areas. First, they wanted to make sure everyone uses ...
The power of radiation in treating leukemia has been put under the microscope. A recent study looked at how well intense radiation, known as total-body irradiation, works when combined with strong leukemia-fighting drugs. This was not just a small trial. It was a big deal, involving data from thousands of patients across two countries: Japan and the United States. ...
Catalonia is making waves in the film industry. Two of its films, "Romería" and "Sirat, " have earned spots in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. This isn't a fluke. It's the result of years of hard work, smart investments, and a focus on education and international partnerships. The region has been quietly building its film industry for years. It has...
The Irish Association for Cancer Research celebrated its 60th anniversary in a big way. They teamed up with the European and American cancer research groups to host a major conference in Dublin. This event, which took place from the 27th to the 29th of February 2024, was a gathering of the brightest minds in oncology research. Experts from all over the globe came tog...
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. It affects many aspects of a person's life. It often leads to serious physical health problems. There are guidelines for treatment, but they vary from country to country. Many lack a clear, step-by-step approach. So, a global team set out to change this. From May 2023 to January 2025, experts from all UN regions wo...
The Global Flourishing Study is a massive project. It aims to create a huge, open-access data set. This data set will help researchers worldwide study human flourishing. Flourishing means living a life full of happiness and purpose. The study includes over 200, 000 adults from 22 different countries and one territory. These places are diverse in terms of geography an...
Now celebrity collaborations come and go faster than fashion trends. But for 30 years now, the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment, or INAHTA, has been a rock solid team of global members. This network united in 1993, in the charming city of Paris. A no small feat, given its unofficial, voluntary contributions from the member's bodies. ...
Rwanda has become a key player in the global battle against rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The country is home to the Rwanda RHD Research Network, which serves as a central hub for international collaboration. This network brings together scientists, doctors, and public health experts from around the world to tackle RHD. RHD is a disease that affects the heart valve...
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria's anti-corruption agency made a massive bust. They arrested 792 people in Lagos, Nigeria's business hub. These suspects were running a high-tech scam from a posh building called Big Leaf. The scam involved romancing people online, often through apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, to trick them into investing in fake cryptocurrenc...