Adolescence is a time of significant change, and with it comes a range of emotions like depression and anxiety. One concerning trend is the rise of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among teens with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). A recent study in China looked into this issue, focusing on the role o
Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a respected community figure, passed away last month while fighting in Israel's recent conflict with Hezbollah. He saw his military service as a religious duty, a view shared by many observant Jews in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, num
In a surprising turn of events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the arrest of three Uzbek men in connection with the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. Zvi Kogan, a 28-year-old ultra-Orthodox rabbi who managed a kosher grocery store in Dubai, had gone missing since Thursday. The killing
Recently, the team behind Sniper Elite invited us to test out their upcoming game, Sniper Elite: Resistance. Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War 2, this sequel promises to be just as thrilling as the last one. The preview mission we played was massive, offering multiple paths and combat opt
Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They fou
Climate change is a big problem, and understanding how people feel about it can help us find solutions. One group that's been looking into this is Western Buddhist climate activists. These are people who follow Buddhism and care a lot about the environment. Their feelings about climate change, like
Imagine you're 76, living in the Netherlands, and part of a unique study. Every three years, you fill out a questionnaire about your feelings and your religion. Researchers found something interesting: feeling good about God can help keep depression away. But feeling anxious or let down by God, or u
Did you know that some of Angelina Jolie's kids aren't big fans of being in the spotlight? Yep, that's right! Despite being born into a famous family, her kids Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox seem to be more interested in staying out of the limelight. Angelina recently chatted with
Jennifer Lopez didn't hold back when asked about Ivanka Trump's modeling career. In a revealing conversation, she suggested that Ivanka's success wasn't solely based on talent, but on her powerful last name. This wasn't the first time J. Lo spoke her mind about politics. She endorsed Kamala Harris i
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
