A recent study has shown that a new retinal implant can help people with a common form of blindness see again. The implant was tested on 32 patients with geographic atrophy, a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that destroys cells in the center of the retina. This condition affects more
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
France is gearing up for some serious financial changes. They aim to save a whopping 30 billion euros by 2026. That's a lot of cash, right? To hit this target, they're planning to trim spending and introduce new taxes. But it's not all smooth sailing. Different political groups have different ideas,
Germany is in a bit of a pickle. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is having a tough time getting his big plans for pensions and military service through the government. This isn't just a small hiccup; it's making people worry that Germany might start having the same political chaos that France has been dea
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, recently criticized the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted for 20 days. He argued that if President Donald Trump had absolute power, the government would have reopened immediately. Johnson's comments came during a press conference w
In the heart of Chicago, a routine night turned into a scene of chaos. Cameo Polk, a resident of a high-rise apartment, was jolted awake by the deafening sound of a helicopter. Little did he know, this was not a typical night. Outside, a swarm of masked and armed individuals descended upon the build
Nickel catalysts are not as good as their noble metal counterparts for hydrogen oxidation in alkaline environments. They only have 1-2% of their activity. This is a problem because scientists don't fully understand why. But recent research sheds some light on this issue. The study looked at how dif
Afghanistan and Pakistan have decided to take a breather from their recent conflict. After weeks of tension and violence, both sides have agreed to a ceasefire. This truce, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, kicked in right away. The goal? To give both countries a chance to cool off and stop the fighting
The Brandy and Monica reunion tour faced an unexpected interruption when Brandy left the stage during a concert in Chicago. The issue started because of sound problems, which made Brandy upset. She told the audience she needed a moment to fix something, but she never came back. This left Monica to f
Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented
