Back in the 1800s, two scientists named Hansen and Neisser both studied leprosy. Hansen published findings first, naming the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Neisser followed a year later, but never said Hansen was wrong or ignored his work. Yet over time, a story grew that Neisser tried to take credi
Legal teams often struggle to apply their hard-earned expertise consistently across every contract they review. Even the best attorneys face challenges when manually checking agreements against internal rules, because human review is slow and mistakes can slip through. A new tool aims to fix this by
This year's Eurovision Song Contest has two big issues on its hands. First, some countries are skipping the event over Israel's participation. Second, new voting rules are being tested because of concerns about how countries campaign for votes. Last year, Israel got an unusually high number of publ
A sudden court decision has forced South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) to cut short its usual plans and call an urgent meeting. The country’s top court recently ruled that impeachment talks against President Cyril Ramaphosa can restart, over an old scandal called “Farmgate. ” This scandal
A recent review claims saturated fats cause cancer, but it misses a big problem: most animal products today aren’t what they used to be. Supermarket meats, dairy, and eggs are loaded with pesticides, heavy metals, and hormones from industrial farming. Yet the study blames the fats themselves instead
Smilegate Hope Studio, led by Chair Kwon Hyuk‑bin, teamed up with Jongkim Design Studio to give a much‑needed makeover to Smile House No. 6, a shelter for children who lack basic support. The old building in Seongnam was riddled with electrical fire risks, leaking pipes, bad airflow and no private r
Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o
The day starts with sunshine for most of the Washington area, but clouds begin to gather as a cold front rolls in on Sunday afternoon. Even though there isn’t much moisture, the front can still bring some showers and occasional thunderstorms later in the day. The storms won’t be severe, but they cou
This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
Western Montana’s Republican voters now have a tough choice to make in June. After Congressman Ryan Zinke announced a surprise retirement, a pack of candidates rushed to claim his spot in the House. The district covers 16 counties, stretching from the Idaho border to the Canadian line. What started
