Shawkat Amin Korki, a filmmaker known for his gripping stories, is back with a new project called "Disorder. " This time, he's tackling a tough subject: the clash between modern medicine and deep-rooted superstitions in Kurdistan. The story follows Mina, a psychiatrist who returns home after studyi
In the heart of Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, chimpanzees have a secret: they’re sipping on nature’s cocktail. These wild chimps munch on about 10 pounds of fruit daily, which happens to be fermented and packed with alcohol. Scientists found that this fruity feast contains around 14 grams of pure ethano
Cats might seem independent, but they actually form strong bonds with humans. This bond is driven by a chemical called oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone. " It's the same chemical that gets released when we hug or kiss someone we care about. So, how exactly do cats and humans create t
A new way to change brain activity without surgery is called transcranial temporal interference stimulation, or tTIS for short. It's like a remote control for the brain, but scientists are still figuring out how well it works. They gathered all the studies they could find on tTIS and looked at them
Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests
Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.
A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the U. S. government's recent deportation actions. Judge Tanya Chutkan accused the administration of trying to bypass legal protections for individuals fleeing persecution. This came after a group of African migrants, including those from Gambia and
A U. S. judge has put a hold on the Trump administration's plan to send back Guatemalan children who came to the U. S. alone. The judge, Timothy Kelly, made this decision after hearing that the government had given wrong information about the kids' parents wanting them back. The story starts with t
A Stanford professor found himself at a crossroads when AI started to change how students learn and are tested. He teaches computer science, a field that's always evolving. But when AI tools like GPT-3 and GPT-4 became popular, he noticed a big shift. Students began to question their roles in a worl
Dementia is becoming more common, and so is the need for care. But what does good care look like, especially at the end of life? This is a big question. Right now, care often focuses on helping people stay active and independent. This works well in the early stages of dementia. But what about when p
