In rural China, a husband's disability can change the family's work dynamic. Data from a large survey shows that when a husband can't work, the wife often steps up to care for him. This means she is less likely to have a job outside the home. The study also found that wives are more likely to work
In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
Scientists have found a way to make a powerful microscope work better with tiny drug particles in water. This microscope, called a scanning electron microscope (SEM), usually needs a vacuum to work, but it can also be used to look at things in liquid. The problem is, small drug particles and other o
People often hold certain beliefs very strongly. These beliefs can lead to actions like donating to charity, volunteering, or even engaging in political activities. However, they can also make people less tolerant of others' opinions and more willing to use extreme measures to achieve their goals. B
In a study from 2024, researchers looked at how trigger warnings and safe space messages affect students' views of their teachers and classrooms. They showed videos of instructors giving a lecture on trauma, with different combinations of trigger warnings and safe space notifications. The students t
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man caught in the crosshairs of immigration policies, faced severe mistreatment in El Salvador after a controversial deportation. His ordeal began when he was sent back to El Salvador in March, despite a court order protecting him from deportation. This move sparked widesprea
The Supreme Court recently decided not to bring back a Montana law that needed minors to get their parents' okay for an abortion. This law, passed in 2013, never actually took effect because of legal battles. Montana argued that parents should have a say in their children's healthcare decisions. But
In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s
Samsung hasn't boosted the battery size of its Ultra phones in over half a decade. While Chinese brands are packing phones with massive batteries, Samsung sticks to around 5, 000mAh. Why? It's not just about tech; it's about rules. The U. S. has strict rules on lithium-ion batteries. These rules li
Helldivers 2, the popular co-op shooter, is making a big move. It's leaving PlayStation 5 and landing on Xbox Series X/S this August. This is a huge deal because it's not just any game; it's a Sony-published hit that fans have been begging to play on other consoles. The game's creator, Arrowhead Ga
