Imagine this—Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US now hold over a million tokens, roughly 5% of the total supply. That's almost the same amount the mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, owns! But here's a twist: a Senate ally of former President Trump wants to sell some Federal Reserve gol
Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex
Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse
You might not realize it, but the little extras in your food could be affecting the tiny creatures living inside you. Emulsifiers and sweeteners, along with other ingredients, can make food taste better and last longer. However, these additives might also be impacting the microbes in your gut. These
Eight years ago, a 16-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho stepped into the role of Moana, Disney's Polynesian princess. Now 24, she's back for "Moana 2, " a sequel that builds on Moana's self-discovery. Cravalho relates to Moana's journey, having looked up to another Disney hero, Mulan, who inspired her throug
Ever wondered why some Spanish words feel warm and fuzzy, while others make you shudder? Researchers have just discovered an innovative method using artificial intelligence to figure this out. They analyzed over 100, 000 Spanish words, looking at how pleasant, exciting, or concrete they seem. The AI
In certain areas of Africa, widows have long been considered weak and helpless, especially when it comes to their treatment during traditional rituals. But what happens when these women decide they've had enough? Let's look at the story of widows in South Africa who are pushing back against the 'sit
Born in Perth, Australia, on August 9, 1996, Curtis Luck has made a name for himself in the world of golf. Now living in Orlando, Florida, he turned pro in 2017 and has faced both highs and lows in his career. Curtis comes from a private family; his parents, Mick and Leanne Luck, prefer to stay out
For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing thes
Ever wondered how computers could help us understand where different types of forests are found on Earth? That’s what a team of researchers set out to explore with Claude 2. 0, a language-savvy computer model. They tested Claude 2. 0’s ability to guess forest types using specific geographical data.
