Recent research shows that a small protein called LL37 can ease lung damage in newborns when inflammation is the culprit. Scientists have noticed that babies born too early often develop a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD. In these babies, the lungs are crowded with a type of
Virginia Giuffre’s family has asked King Charles to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during his upcoming visit to the United States. The request comes two days after Giuffre’s one‑year death anniversary, a time that the family feels is symbolic for seeking justice and recognition. The
The article shows how a fully powered underwater robot can stay on its planned path even when the sea throws it around. Instead of relying only on a fixed mathematical model, the robot learns its own dynamics while it moves. A real‑time updating scheme refits the model each time new data arriv
Hydrangea flowers are turned into tiny, glowing dots that shine blue under UV light. The dots contain nitrogen and emit bright light when exposed to 365‑nanometer radiation, but they fade quickly – within half an hour. This rapid loss of glow makes them useful as a “single‑use” security mark that ca
El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has made headlines by slashing the country’s murder rate from 105 to about two per hundred thousand people in just a few years. He says the key is strong police and long‑term prison sentences for gang members. The government has built a huge jail, called CECOT,
A recent study followed a large group of middle‑aged and older adults in China to see how long‑term fat around the belly affected their chances of having a stroke. Instead of looking at just one moment in time, researchers measured a special score called METS‑VF that combines several health indic
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, and fatty fish can lower the chance of getting colon cancer. Studies show that snacking on at least 90 grams of whole grains each day can cut risk by about 17 %. Fiber helps keep the gut moving, feeds good bacteria, and stops
The story of multiple sclerosis (MS) starts with our genes and ends in a modern kitchen. Some scientists say that the very DNA that makes us strong against bugs also makes us prone to MS. They call this “antagonistic pleiotropy. ” Other researchers point out that we used to live with tiny worm
Many people around the world turn to faith for comfort and guidance. Yet most studies focus only on personal beliefs, overlooking how belonging to a minority religion can shape mental health. When people face prejudice or social exclusion because of their faith, their chances for emotional stability
The buzz around Koa Peat has reached new heights after a clip went viral, suggesting he might leave basketball for religious work. The video, shared by Jon Root, claims Peat said that faith is his true calling and that basketball is not his purpose. The clip has gathered thousands of likes, but the
