Did you know that alcohol can cause cancer? While a lot of research has been done in rich countries, not much is known about how big a problem this is in poorer countries. It's a serious issue that affects people differently based on where they live and how much money they have. Alcohol can lead to
Imagine you're in a packed theater, enjoying the latest musical film. Suddenly, someone next to you starts belting out a tune. What do you do? Many movie-goers have been discussing this very issue following the recently released musical, Wicked. Now, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has weighed in wi
Lately, people have been questioning scientific facts, especially when it comes to COVID, climate change, and conspiracy theories. This raises important questions: What is knowledge? How do we know what we believe? Social epistemology, which studies how we know and believe things, helps us understan
Selma Blair, known for her roles in movies like "Cruel Intentions" and "Legally Blonde, " recently made an appearance at the Elle Women in Hollywood event. She showed up in a stylish white dress and heels, leaving behind her walking cane and service dog, which had become her companions over the past
A study by Herbalife found that 24% of Americans are still carrying extra weight from last year's holiday season. On average, that's nearly 10 pounds! As the end of 2024 approaches, many expect to gain another six pounds. The survey, called "Holiday Healthy Habits, " showed that half of Americans fe
Every Saturday, South Carolina's hockey enthusiasts can catch the South Carolina Stingrays in action on Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, a new sports broadcast channel powered by Gray Media. This exciting partnership allows fans across the state to enjoy live games for free, right from their homes.
South Sudan has been through a lot of conflict and people have been forced to leave their homes, both within the country and internationally. This has led to many different studies on mental health issues caused by trauma. Some studies show very different results, which can be confusing. To make sen
Let's dive into the world of dating apps! A recent study explored how certain personality traits and behaviors affect people's success in finding dates and intimate relationships online. Think of dating apps as digital mating grounds, similar to how animals might gather in the wild. Researchers look
Imagine if you could easily spot toxic metals in water, like chromium and manganese, just by watching the water change color. Well, scientists have made this possible with a new nanocarbon hydrogel kit. This smart material can detect these metals in just 10-15 minutes, and it’s so sensitive that it
Early Monday, office workers leaned on Microsoft's Outlook and Teams for their daily tasks, but these crucial programs weren't cooperating. Outlook. com alone had over 6, 800 outage reports, with Downdetector tracking the spike. Teams, known for video calls and calendars, also faced downtime, though
