Imagine you're a farmer. You know that to improve your crops, you need the right tools and resources. That’s where financial development comes in. When banks offer loans, farmers can afford better equipment, like those that help manage energy more efficiently. But, being a farmer also means dealing
Russia's ruble has been on a wild ride, hitting a low not seen since the start of the Ukraine war. The central bank had to step in to shore up the currency, which slid to 114 against the dollar. This sharp fall has experts worried about the country's economic health. They see signs of a full-blown c
In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical
Did you know that wastewater is a hidden treasure trove of nitrogen? Today, we're facing a challenge: how to recover this essential nutrient from wastewater without breaking the bank or harming the environment. The main obstacles? Low nitrogen concentrations in city wastewater, lack of efficient sep
Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced producer awaiting trial, is suing New York City for a whopping $5 million. Why? He claims the conditions at Rikers Island Jail are terrible. His lawyers argue that the jail's staff didn't give him proper medical care or basic hygiene. They say Weinstein's health got wor
Researchers from Hong Kong set out to compare the records on medication use and deaths among people with schizophrenia in two major electronic health record systems: the Clinical Management System (CMS) and the Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS). Their goal? To check how reliable th
The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to arrest Myanmar's military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. He's accused of horrible things against the Rohingya people, like forcing them to leave their homes and treating them badly. The ICC's boss, Karim Khan, said he'll ask for more arrest war
PHD programs at Boston University are getting the axe. That's right, the school is chopping some doctoral programs in the humanities. This has people talking, and not just about the job market. The question on everyone's mind is: what kind of society are we building if we don't value critical thinki
You know how sometimes a chat can completely change how you feel about something? That’s what happened to me after talking with Aileen Wu about the movie Alien: Romulus. We got chatting about the tough deaths in the film, and she mentioned Bjorn’s death, which made me see him in a new light. Bjorn,
Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked a discussion by proposing that Israel should control the Gaza Strip. This idea was presented after a recent conflict with Hamas. Smotrich believes that the Israeli Defense Forces should manage Gaza's civilian affairs to keep the region secure and
