A study watched how 608 adults unwind. Most said hands-on fun beat screen time. Yet when left to choose, many still grabbed their phones instead. The twist? It wasn’t about time or money. It was about how tough people assumed each option would feel. Researchers scored three things: outdoor activiti
Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a doctor named Rufus from a town called Ephesus noticed something strange about certain patients. They would wake up with swollen, painful joints, especially in their feet. Today we call this gout, but back then it was just another mystery. A long time after Ruf
Lettuce grown under artificial lights isn’t just affected by temperature and water—how much light it gets also shifts how it processes nitrogen, the stuff that makes greens healthy. Scientists grew two types of lettuce, one crispy like a sandwich topping and one loose-leaf for salads, under two ligh
A rare virus called hantavirus has caused serious health issues during a recent cruise ship crisis. Unlike common illnesses, this one spreads differently—not through air or touch, but by contact with infected rodents or their waste. Reports show it has appeared in several U. S. locations, raising qu
A new study brings together more than 20 scientists from 13 countries to examine how certain male behaviours affect the planet. The research looks at patterns of consumption, travel and leisure that are linked to higher carbon footprints. The paper argues that the link between masculinity and clima
Violence between people doesn’t just leave bruises—it often leads to early deaths. In Brazil, many families facing this risk get support from a program called Bolsa Família. The big question is: can this cash help actually save lives when someone is hurt by violence? A study looked at whether famil
Researchers often turn to large health databases to study surgical outcomes. One popular option is TriNetX, a platform that collects real-world medical data. But can it really help answer key questions about surgeries? The short answer is yes—but only if used carefully. TriNetX pulls patient record
In a quiet corner of New Mexico, an art school is quietly breaking the mold of how technology and culture can mix. The Institute of American Indian Arts now runs a computer science program where students don’t just learn coding—they explore how machines can listen to fungi, dance with plants, and ev
Farmers looking for plant-based feed alternatives often turn to microalgae like Chlorella vulgaris because it’s packed with nutrients and grows quickly. But when chickens ate diets where soy meal was swapped for 20 % Chlorella, something unexpected happened—growth slowed down and certain fats in the
Researchers revisited a 2012 study that suggested Black women managers could show dominance without facing penalties that White women did. The original work found White women leaders got judged more harshly when they acted assertive, while Black women didn’t seem to suffer the same consequences. But
