Taiwan is facing a serious problem with its military reserves. A recent scandal involving celebrities dodging the draft has brought attention to the issue. Authorities have charged 28 people for helping 24 men avoid military service by faking medical conditions. This includes actors, influencers, an
Faith Kipyegon, a star athlete from Kenya, recently took on a huge challenge: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes. She pushed herself to the limit but fell just short, clocking in at 4:06. 91. Even though it wasn't a record-breaking time, it was still her personal best. The ev
In the UK, ash trees are putting up a tough fight against a harmful fungus known as ash dieback. This fungus, which first showed up in 2012, initially caused a lot of concern. Experts feared it could wipe out a huge number of the country's ash trees, which make up a significant part of the nation's
In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with
Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia
In the world of science, some people leave a mark that lasts for generations. One such person is Professor Emil Paleček. He was born in 1930 and spent most of his life working at the Institute of Biophysics. This place is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. But why is Paleček so important?
In care homes, many women get urinary tract infections (UTIs). A recent study looked at how these infections are treated. It checked out the antibiotics given to women in long-term care homes. The study wanted to see if one type of antibiotic, fluoroquinolones (FQs), caused more problems than other
In a surprising turn of events, two tech giants, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, recently shared a meal together. This meeting is quite notable because, in the past, Microsoft had some strong words against Linux, calling it a "cancer. " Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, and Torvalds, the creator of
Alan Hamel, at 88, is stepping into a new phase of life. He's been seen with Joanna Cassidy, a familiar face from his late wife Suzanne Somers' past. They were spotted together in Malibu, both wearing matching baseball caps. This isn't a sudden friendship; they've known each other for over 45 years.
Plants have clever ways to handle tough conditions. One such method involves a signaling system called the MAPK cascade. This system acts like a plant's alarm and response team, kicking into gear when faced with stress like too much salt, dry spells, or extreme heat. At the top of this team is a gen
