Four years back, Jay Bhattacharya was shunned by colleagues at Stanford and silenced on social media for his views on the pandemic. He's come a long way since then. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If approved, this could be a big win fo
When it comes to keeping citizens happy, many countries focus on economic growth. But what about social welfare? In China, from 2010 to 2018, researchers looked into this. They combined surveys from five waves of the China Family Panel Studies with city-level data. They found something interesting.
Ever wondered how girls and boys fare in sporting environments? A study in Norway took a close look at 216 young athletes, split evenly between handball and ice hockey. These sports offer different success rates - handball excels, while ice hockey lags behind. The research aimed to compare how well
Justin Sun, a 34-year-old crypto entrepreneur, made a bold move at a recent Hong Kong press conference. He ate the banana that was part of the $6. 2 million artwork he bought at a Sotheby's auction. The art piece, named "Comedian, " was created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019. It consists of a banana d
Imagine betting with something that's not just money but a secret code. That's what crypto casinos are doing. They use something called blockchain to keep everything safe and quick. Traditional online casinos can be slow and costly, but crypto casinos fix that. You can do transactions in minutes, no
Star Trek: The Original Series, which ran for three seasons, produced some outstanding episodes that have stood the test of time. Let's dive into the top 10 episodes that showcase the best of this iconic show. 10. The Gangster Planet: When the Enterprise crew visits a planet modeled after 1920s Chi
Imagine you've just had a stroke. Now, let's talk about the money side of things. This study looked at how much it costs society in the first year after a stroke, based on how well the person can function. First, let's be clear: a stroke is no joke. It can leave you struggling to do basic tasks or
Some people think that making preregistration a rule is the way to go to fix the replication crisis in psychology. But I and others believe this isn't the best solution. Instead, let's focus on three key areas to create strong and long-lasting psychological research. First, we need to know how to c
Bluesky, a rapidly growing social media platform, is addressing the issue of impersonation as more celebrities and influencers join. The company recently updated its policies to become more “assertive” in dealing with fake accounts. Impersonators and those who squat on usernames will now face accoun
Breast cancer survivors in Gaza face a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to social support. This study delves into how cultural factors can either boost or diminish the amount of support they receive after their diagnosis. By listening to the stories of individuals who have faced
