In the heart of Seoul, temperatures dropped, but the tension remained high. Hundreds of South Koreans gathered near President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence, their breath visible in the cold air. They were calling for Yoon's ouster and arrest, after he declared martial law and sent troops to surround the
Have you ever heard of a rotator cuff repair? It's a common surgery to fix tears in the shoulder. But what happens when these repairs don't last? A recent study explored how re-tears after surgery affect shoulder function in the long run. Let's dive into the details! Firstly, what is a re-tear? It'
Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma
Imagine meeting a 12-year-old who loves math more than playing games. That's Suborno Bari. He's not your average kid. At four, he was already solving math problems that stumped his dad, a mathematician. By seven, he was giving university lectures in India! Now, he's a college student at New York Uni
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a complex inflammatory disease that can affect joints and skin, and it often comes with other health issues. Managing PsA is crucial to control the disease, prevent damage, and improve quality of life. Over time, many drugs have been developed to help. While some, lik
Every day, people visit the emergency department with lower back pain. Some receive imaging tests like X-rays or MRIs, but is this always necessary? The Rheumatology Association of Australia thinks not. They've flagged this practice as offering little value when the condition doesn't suggest a serio
Ann Telnaes, a well-known cartoonist, has left her job at the Washington Post. This isn't just any job—she's a Pulitzer Prize winner! The reason? Her bosses didn't like a cartoon she drew. It showed some big-shot billionaires, including the Post's owner Jeff Bezos, bowing down to President-elect Don
Mike Johnson, the newly appointed House Speaker, isn’t having an easy time. He barely squeezed into the job, with some Republicans only backing him at the last minute. These rebels want promises on spending reductions and a say in major laws. Johnson agreed to create committees to trim government wa
On York Boulevard in Los Angeles, an unusual sight hangs on a dark wall: a blurred image of a black hole, accompanied by a pair of headphones playing echoes of its cosmic siblings' collisions. This isn't your typical black hole image; it's part of an art exhibit at the OXY ARTS gallery. The black ho
Chinese smartphone makers have been using silicon-carbon batteries to boost their devices' battery life. These batteries can hold up to 6, 000mAh or more, making their phones last longer than those from Samsung and Apple. Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming S25 Ultra have the highest battery
