A recent review of dozens of studies finds that having a doula—someone who supports expectant parents before, during, and after birth—can lower stress for mothers and increase the chances that babies are breastfed early. The research pulled data from 22 earlier investigations, most of which used
The war in the Middle East has left more than just destroyed buildings behind. It is quietly poisoning air, soil and water in ways that are hard to see at first glance. The first wave of damage was visible when the city of Tehran saw its skies turn black. Residents described a thick, foul‑smell
OMODA & JAECOO launched a new parking system called VPD during the IBS Chery International Business Summit in Wuhu, China. The event attracted almost a hundred participants from overseas markets such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Thailand. The system is designed to help drivers—especially
The former president used his clemency right in a way that feels more like politics than mercy. He began to act on requests almost immediately after taking office, bypassing the usual slow process that many presidents observe. The speed and lack of standard checks made it easy for people with money
The beloved Angel City Brewery in downtown Los Angeles closed its doors on Sunday after 13 years in the art district and almost thirty years across the city. The final event marked the end of an era for a place known for its glowing neon sign and historic roots in Culver City and Torrance. Its paren
Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000
IGGYMOB has secured the worldwide rights to the action‑heavy title Gungrave from Japan’s RED Entertainment. The move gives the studio control over all game titles, characters and the story world, allowing it to push the brand into new platforms and media. Gungrave first appeared on PlayStation 2 in
Some people think insects only have simple nerves, but research shows they can feel pain. If that is true, it raises the question: do we owe them a moral responsibility? Scientists who study animal sentience argue that many insects react to harmful stimuli in ways similar to vertebrates. They
Research into how well protected areas stop wildlife loss has grown a lot since 2000, but the picture is still unclear. Most studies use matching techniques to compare places with and without protection, focusing mainly on forest loss as the main measure. Only a single paper even used the Biod
A recent study looked at how students in Turkey use tech in unhealthy relationships. Over 1, 700 college students took part in a survey that asked about their lifestyle, family background, and how they communicate with partners online. The goal was to find out who might be at risk of digital abuse—l
