Love is in the air, and it's on the apps. As Valentine's Day approaches, dating apps see a surge in activity. People are swiping, messaging, and matching more than ever. Hinge, known for its "designed to be deleted" slogan, saw a 28% increase in likes and a 17% rise in matches and dates in the two w
In China, marriage is changing. People are increasingly choosing partners with similar education levels. This isn't just about finding someone with the same degree. It's about how this trend affects money and opportunities. This trend is called educational assortative mating. It's becoming
The gaming monitor market is facing a slowdown. In 2025, the number of LCD gaming monitor panels with a refresh rate over 144 Hz is expected to grow by less than 5%. This is a big change from the 12% growth seen in 2024, when 32. 42 million units were shipped worldwide. The market for these monit
Imagine looking at crime trends in Europe through a new lens. Instead of just numbers, what if we saw crime types as parts of a bigger puzzle? That's exactly what happened in a recent study. Researchers used a method called Compositional Data Analysis (CoDA) to dive into crime data from 202
Middle school is a tough time. Kids are growing, learning, and changing. But there's a big problem. They're not moving enough. Experts say that physical activity is super important for these students. But guess what? The amount of physical activity among middle schoolers has been dropping. This is a
Movie theaters have found a new way to boost their earnings. They're selling popcorn buckets. These buckets aren't just for holding popcorn. They're becoming a big part of the movie experience. AMC Entertainment, a big player in the movie theater world, started selling these buckets a few years ago
Coca-Cola is diving into the prebiotic soda market with its new brand, Simply Pop. This move comes as soda consumption in the U. S. has been declining over the past 20 years. People are more health-conscious and have more choices, like cold brew, energy drinks, and water. But, there's a new trend: s
Reddit is a big place with lots of different communities. Some of these communities are trying to keep AI-generated stuff out. This is a tough job for the moderators, or "mods, " who volunteer their time to keep things in check. They're up against a growing trend of AI-generated content, and it's no
Ferroptosis is the new buzzword in lung cancer research. Researchers are diving deep into this cell death process to see how it might help fight cancer. They are using a method called bibliometric analysis to track how research on ferroptosis has changed over time. This isn't just about looking at o
Robinhood, a popular trading platform, has become a major player in the crypto world, especially with meme coins like Dogecoin. In the past year, Dogecoin's value has skyrocketed by 220%, making it the 8th most valuable crypto. Robinhood's users own a huge chunk of Dogecoin, around 24% of all circul
