Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) are tools that help estimate someone's genetic risk for certain diseases. As researchers work to use PRS in real-world healthcare settings, a lot of attention is being paid to how medical professionals, patients, and the public feel about it. A recent study looked at many
Max Verstappen, the 27-year-old racing sensation, just secured his fourth Formula 1 world championship under the neon lights of Las Vegas. To clinch the title, he only needed to finish ahead of his main rival, Lando Norris from McLaren. With a solid 5th place finish, Verstappen made sure Norris, who
Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her bold politics and wild conspiracy theories, sometimes uses her appearance to make a statement. In September 2023, she did just that by appearing makeup-free in a live stream from her home gym. The 12-minute video covered hot topics like immigration and governmen
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U. S. surgeon general, took to social media to alert the incoming administration about a rise in infectious diseases. Adams, who worked with President Trump, expressed concern over the increase in whooping cough, measles, and bird flu cases. He emphasized the need for a stro
Russell Vought, the man behind Project 2025 and Donald Trump's pick for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is pushing for a controversial way to get Trump's nominees approved. He wants the Senate to go on recess, so Trump can make "recess appointments. " This means Trump could fill top jobs
President-elect Trump has just revealed his choice for the Agriculture secretary, naming Brooke Rollins to the job. Rollins, who was once a policy adviser to Trump, is currently the CEO of America First Policy Institute. She's been a big supporter of Trump and his policies. The position of Agricultu
You know Siri, the helpful voice assistant on your Apple devices? Apple is planning to make her smarter. They want Siri to have more meaningful conversations and handle tough tasks faster. Apple is working on this with something called large language models (LLMs). These models can help Siri write a
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, which began on March 17 in Glendale, Arizona, has been a star-studded event. Many celebrities have attended the concerts, both as audience members and performers. From actors like Emma Stone and Laura Dern to musicians such as Shania Twain and the Haim sisters, famous f
Most people know Pam Bondi as Florida's former attorney general. But now, she’s in the spotlight again because presidential hopeful Donald Trump has nominated her for U. S. attorney general. Before we dive into her career, let’s find out more about her education. Bondi is definitely no stranger to
Smart displays, those connected screens that go beyond just smart TVs, are making a comeback. Despite never fully breaking into the mainstream, these devices are back in the spotlight, with some companies taking innovative approaches while others fall short. Let's explore the good, bad, and ugly of
