The fight against childhood illnesses has saved countless lives, but when vaccine rates slip or germs mutate, the same diseases can reappear. Health experts want to spot these dangerous shifts before they happen. One idea is “critical slowing down, ” a sign that an epidemic is about to change its be
The first two episodes of a new six‑part series hit the screens at a film festival in Lille, where it made its world debut. The show will air on Radio‑Canada later this year and is being sold internationally by a distributor linked to the production companies. The story follows Gabriel Serpent, an
Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00
The limestone caves that run across northwestern Cambodia are still a mystery. A recent field trip to the province of Battambang revealed several animals that science has never seen before. Among them are a bright turquoise pit viper, a snake that can glide through the air, new kinds of geckos, tiny
Micron Technology is riding a wave of strong cash flow from its booming memory chip sales. The company’s earnings report for the second quarter shows free cash generated in the last three months jumped by 76. 6 % compared with the prior period, even as it spent more on capital projects. Because of
The company offers a mix of products and services aimed at both professional investors and everyday traders. Most of its offerings come through licences or subscription plans, while its investment management arm earns fees based on the amount of money it manages. In addition, the firm hosts conferen
In Idaho, a pediatrician once saw half of the newborns he examined not receive the standard vitamin K injection that stops dangerous bleeding. On another day, more than a quarter were left out of the shot because their parents refused it. This pattern is spreading across the U. S. , with a 2017‑2024
The planet is home to roughly ten million living kinds, from tiny fungi to giant whales. Every day, people around the world tap their phones and add a picture of something they spot to a free app that gathers this information. About six million people use it each month, giving scientists fresh data
The newest season of a beloved comedy sees its star, Valerie Cherish, step back into the spotlight after nearly two decades. The show has always poked fun at the absurdities of show business, but this time it turns its gaze inward on ego and ambition rather than the industry itself. The plot follows
In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the
