Isavuconazole, a newer type of antifungal drug, has been making waves in the medical world. Recently, researchers dug into real-world reports to check how safe it really is. They looked at databases from various places where people had reported any side effects. The goal? To give doctors a clearer p
The world is seeing a quick increase in myopia, especially in East and Southeast Asia. Experts believe that the environment plays a big role in this, beyond genetics. To tackle this public health issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created M
Last week, Lindsey Vonn made a comeback in the ski racing world. She competed in two super-Gs at Copper Mountain and finished in 19th and 24th place. This was her first competitive race since her retirement in 2019. Her strong performance earned her a spot in the FIS Ski World Cup 2024. Lindsey Von
Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old track star, has had an incredible year. He's won a gold medal in Paris and set three world records in the 400m sprint. Recently, he was named the USATF Youth Athlete of the Year. But success isn't new to Quincy. He's faced challenges like age, injuries, and fame, yet he'
Loneliness is a common feeling, but why do lonely people often feel that their social interactions aren't enough? Some researchers think it might be due to their views of the world. If lonely people see the world as a negative place, they might not engage in social interactions that could help them
Have you ever wondered why divorce rates aren't the same all over the world? This isn't a simple question to answer, as various factors come into play. Researchers have been looking into this using data from the United Nations since 1948. One model they used was Bouchaud's, which helps explain how t
Imagine stepping into a photo and exploring it like a virtual world. That's what World Labs, a startup led by AI expert Fei-Fei Li, is making possible with their new AI technology. Unlike other systems that turn photos into 3D models, World Labs' scenes are interactive and modifiable. You can walk a
In the bustling world of healthcare in the Netherlands, a group of chaplains from diverse faiths faced a unique challenge. They needed to find common ground on their professional role, especially when it came to worldviews and religious beliefs. The team ran into problems because everyone had differ
Over the past two decades, have wines from the Old World (OW) and New World (NW) become more alike in taste? To find out, researchers looked at wine reviews from two time periods: 1997-2001 and 2014-2018. They examined 31 wines each year, focusing on descriptors used by seven expert critics. The goa
On Saturday, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including three workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK), a charity providing vital meals to those affected by the war. This is not the first time WCK has been caught in the crossfire. Earlier this year, another strike killed seven of the
