Salman Rushdie, a well-known author, was getting ready to speak to a big crowd, but things took a sudden and violent turn. He noticed someone rushing towards him on the stage. This person had a frightening look in his eyes. The person struck Rushdie in the face and neck, leaving him with a lot of
The study aims to reveal how relationships among siblings during the teenage years affect their health and feeling of well-being as they become adults. When young and old meet, health, and most importantly, their happiness as older adults could be vitally linked to how siblings felt about each othe
South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea
Have you ever wondered how researchers keep track of your habits with smartphones? Well, new technology where you able to to log every movement from a persons everyday life in real time Things like walking, running or even sleeping. This called Ecological Momentary Assessment i. e EMA Young people,
South-West Nigeria is home to serious issue. Most teens have survived abuse since turning 12. A worryingly high fraction of the population, 69. 4% are impacted. This alarming fact was just one of many uncovered. The issue is more severe for boys than girls. The reality is that higher rates
By next March, space astronomers will get a clearer look at a massive space rock heading towards our planet. It has been named 2024 YR4. This asteroid may impact Earth in 2032 and was discovered back in December by a dedicated team of scientists. The chance that this giant rock will strike Earth is
Something strangely wonderful happened recently. A never-before-seen galaxy was discovered. This galaxy’s existence was hinted at by a glowing ring of light around another nearby, well observed stellar body. The event was a result of an alignment among three celestial bodies. Whe
Scientists are on a roll to make sustainable, high-performance materials. They are working on materials that can emit light for a long time even at room temperature. These are called organic ultralong room temperature phosphorescence, or OURTP, but that's a mouthful. So let's call it "glow in the d
New fluorescent dyes have been brewing excitement in the science community. . What's so exciting you ask? The colorful compounds have push-pull topology. This means they are designed with different charges at either end. To top it off, these dyes have a special feature: a charge-transfer (CT) exci
There's a big problem with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that's stopping us from reaching global goals. It's not just about the virus. It's also about the inequalities between the sexes. It's clear that we're not seeing the same level of involvement from men and gender minor
