Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about havi
Meet Suchir Balaji, a bright star in the world of AI who once worked at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He was only 26 when he passed away, leaving behind a legacy that shook the AI world. Suchir was no ordinary engineer. He had a keen eye for detail and could spot bugs that others missed. His w
Late on Friday night, a missile from Yemen found its way to Tel Aviv, Israel's bustling city. The missile touched down in the southern Jaffa area, making it a rare event given Israel's strong air defenses. Sirens alerted residents, but attempts to intercept the missile failed. The result? Over a doz
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new scrutiny. A report by Democratic senators reveals he took more luxury trips and received gifts from wealthy supporters in 2021, but didn't report them. These trips include a private jet flight to the Adirondacks and a yacht trip to New York City, a
Ever wonder how plants can save our environment from harmful pollutants? Well, they do! By absorbing and getting rid of harmful substances, plants act as nature's cleanup crew. This is called phytoremediation—a cool, eco-friendly way to clean up soil, water, and air. Some amazing plants can even gob
In 1953, a well-known neurologist named Robert Wartenberg faced an unusual paradox. He was a prominent figure in neurology who fled Nazi Germany, yet he found himself advocating for a German neuroscientist with a dark past. Julius Hallervorden, a former Nazi collaborator, was invited to speak at an
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint against Michael Magee, the former CEO of Chiefs for Change. The complaint alleges that Magee failed to register as a lobbyist, even though he was involved in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to the ILO Group. This came after Gove
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his vast business empire is raising eyebrows. Back in 2017, he promised to keep his business, the Trump Organization, separate from his presidential duties. But his interests have grown, and so have the questions. He now owns a majority stake in Truth So
