Poverty isn't just about money, especially in places like Malawi. Sure, having enough cash certainly helps, but there's so much more to the story. Think about it: What if you can't read? Or what if the nearest doctor is hours away? These are the realities of multidimensional poverty, and they're kee
The Oscar race is heating up, and one film is making waves: Emilia Pérez. This Spanish-language musical has been racking up nominations left and right. It's not just the Golden Globes where it's shining; it also topped the BAFTA longlists with 15 mentions. This is a big deal, as BAFTA voters tend to
You might think that the cost of workers or the amount of energy used would be the big deals in manufacturing. But guess what? It's all about how smart and advanced the technology is. Let's dive into the Chinese manufacturing scene from 2000 to 2021 to see how tech is the real game-changer. Imagine
The legal quarrel between tech firms Omnitracs and Platform Science seems to have wrapped up after a California federal court issued its final judgment. On December 23, the court rejected Omnitracs' petition for a retrial and scrapped a previous jury decision awarding Omnitracs $19. 3 million in dam
Epilepsy and intellectual disability often go hand in hand, making treatment a unique challenge. Understanding how to manage seizures in people with intellectual disabilities requires a well-rounded approach. Unlike others, these individuals often deal with complex symptoms and higher resistance to
Imagine you're in the dentist's chair getting root canal therapy. Suddenly, your dentist encounters a problem: an instrument breaks off inside your tooth. Yikes! This isn't uncommon, but it sure complicates things. Cleaning and shaping the root canal system becomes tricky. The dentist now needs to r
From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more
Let's dive into how brain networks function differently in people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) compared to healthy individuals. Researchers studied 38 ESKD patients and 43 healthy participants. They all had normal brain MRIs, with no apparent structural issues. Each person underwent three ty
Everyone in Puerto Rico was in for a surprise on New Year's Eve. At 5:30 a. m. , a massive power outage left almost the entire island in the dark. This wasn't the first time something like this happened. The island's power grid has been struggling for years, ever since Hurricane Maria hit in 2017.
Alaska's red king crabs, known for their massive size and delicious meat, are not just beloved seafood but also a vital resource for many communities. These crabs live in the rich and icy waters of the North Pacific, facing threats like climate change and overfishing. To better understand and protec
