Type 1 diabetes means the body can't control blood sugar on its own. People with this condition must constantly monitor how they eat, move, and feel to decide when to take insulin. But even with careful tracking, blood sugar can swing too high or too low. That’s where new tech steps in. Most insuli
Across Europe, leaders have hammered out a bold new strategy: make more of the continent’s own gadgets and digital brains instead of relying so much on factories and firms from other parts of the world. The centerpiece is a push to build bigger chip plants on the continent so cars, phones and even f
Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept
Every few years, the United Nations shakes up its most powerful decision-making body—the Security Council—by adding new temporary members. This time, four nations—Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—will step in starting January 2027. Their mission? To help shape global policies, th
Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO
Scientists often need fake human tissue to run tests without using real bodies. Post-mortem human subjects can be expensive and raise ethical concerns, so researchers look for alternatives. One standout option is a synthetic gel called SEBS. It’s not just another plastic—it mimics real soft tissue i
Israel recently greenlit plans to build over 2, 000 new homes in three West Bank settlements, a move that’s stirring fresh debates about land disputes and future borders. The decision, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, aims to strengthen Israel’s presence in the territory, which most countri
Some people believe certain rituals or curses can influence sports outcomes. Take the New York Knicks, for example. A professional wrestler named Danhausen once publicly cursed the team on TV after a heated discussion with a well-known TV host who openly supports the Knicks. Almost immediately, the
Scientists now believe they can fix broken brains, not just study them. The Allen Institute in Seattle has launched a major project called the Brain Health accelerator to develop gene-based treatments for disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Huntington’s. Instead of just understanding h
A top Treasury official recently fired back at Senator Ron Wyden over questions about Jeffrey Epstein and money. In a tense meeting, Scott Bessent argued that Wyden twisted facts to hide his son’s attempt to get Epstein’s cash for a hedge fund. The backstory goes back to 2016, when Adam Wyden, the s
