South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol held talks with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday. He asked them to make sure that oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, urea and other vital supplies keep moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also wanted guarantees that Korean
Recent work has built a tool that flags mothers who might need extra help in the first month after giving birth. The calculator was trained on data from New York City hospitals between 2016 and 2018, where it could predict readmissions or emergency visits with a moderate success rate (an AUC of 0. 6
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun‑cheol met with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council to ask for steady supplies of oil, LNG, naphtha and other vital resources. He also requested that the Gulf states work to protect Korean ships and crews near the Strait of Hormuz, a route that has become
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
Scientists tweaked regular starch by adding two types of chemical groups: some that love water and others that avoid it. These groups were attached to the starch molecules to see if they could make the starch cling better to fabrics made of polyester and cotton mixed together. The water-loving group
A new Australian series has quietly become a hit with young audiences. It’s not just another teen drama—it actually talks about real problems kids face today. The story follows Amerie, a sharp-witted student who teams up with her best friend Harper to uncover the chaos at their Sydney school. What s
Two-dimensional materials like MoS₂ are getting attention for next-gen electronics because they’re thin, flexible, and can carry electricity in unusual ways. Normally, MoS₂ acts as a semiconductor, but it can switch to a metallic form—useful for making fast, low-power transistors. The challenge? Get
Politics and public health don’t mix well these days. A recent example? A neighbor in Ohio decided his morning meditation mattered more than an elderly woman’s life. He pulled the plug on her medical oxygen machine, claiming the hum disrupted his chakra alignment. The result? A felony charge for rec
Experts have been digging into how to stop and treat dull, constant back pain that isn’t caused by a specific injury. Studies from 2020 to 2025 suggest simple habits can make a big difference. Moving more often, even during work hours, seems to help more than sitting still for long stretches. People
