Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu
Ever wondered who looks after our furry, long-tailed friends? Well, there's been a big change in Japan. The Primates Society of Japan is now in charge of taking care of these amazing animals, instead of the Japan Monkey Centre. This might seem like a small deal, but it's a huge shift in how primates
Over the last half-century, the field of neuromechanics has made giant leaps forward. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the International Society of Biomechanics, and it's a great time to look back at how far we've come. Neuromechanics is all about understanding how our brains control our move
Ever wondered how different cultures around the world connect various social ideas and religions? Researchers recently analyzed the Google matrix of Wikipedia articles from eight different language editions: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese. They focused on 23
India has a massive labor force working overseas in low-paying jobs. Unfortunately, these workers often lack proper rights and protections due to weak rules both globally and within India. Civil society groups in India are stepping up to change this. They are using various strategies to promote thes
The COVID-19 pandemic showed us that our global health system needs a lot of improvement. A new WHO pandemic treaty is being discussed, and including animal welfare is really important. This study looks at what key groups from civil society think about this. They found that things like preventing di
Throughout history, authoritarian leaders have used similar tactics to undermine democracy. Recently, concerns have been raised about potential policies that mirror these authoritarian actions. However, the United States has a strong tradition of protecting human rights and democratic institutions.
The British Pain Society has released new guidelines on using intrathecal drug delivery (ITDD) to manage pain and muscle stiffness (spasticity) in adults. These guidelines are based on recent scientific evidence and the expert opinions of a working group. They also include information for patients a
For a while now, we've been hearing about the friendly campaigning style of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They were seen as a less harsh alternative compared to their opponents. Their supporters tried to mimic this approach. But when they lost, the pleasant demeanor v
As Taiwan's population ages, two common issues have started to draw more attention: the fear of falling and a decrease in physical activity. While these issues are widespread, scientists are still trying to understand how they impact the risk of falling among elderly people living in the community.
