The Met Gala isn’t just about fancy outfits and glow-in-the-dark makeup. It’s also a quick way to test how society judges powerful women. When Blake Lively walked down the steps in her oversized Versace gown, something small but telling happened. A short video clip showed her briefly stopping to org
Across the United States, Indigenous communities are uniting this week to honor those who have vanished or been murdered and to demand stronger protections. From state capitals to bustling city streets, people gather for marches, candlelit vigils, and talking circles—all part of a national observanc
Pollen is the key to a plant’s next generation, but scientists have only recently begun to see how small changes in RNA can steer its development. A new study looks closely at a process called alternative polyadenylation, or APA, where the cell chooses different “stop” points for RNA molecules. Thes
A new milestone was reached when a trans model who uses a wheelchair attended the Met Gala, an event that has been held for 78 years. The model is from Antigua and the United States, has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and broke several records in 2018 by becoming the first black, transgender, and phys
In Namibia’s public health system, overcrowded clinics force nurses to switch between treating men and women all day. With far too few nurses on staff, patients often get care from whoever is available—even if that person is of the opposite gender. This isn’t just a logistical problem; it touches on
The Tapajós River isn’t just water—it’s a lifeline. Locals fish there, raise families, and honor their ancestors. But now, big businesses see it as a highway for soy exports. In February, Indigenous groups took a stand by occupying a grain terminal in Santarém for weeks, blocking trucks under the sc
Science fiction often gets stuck in Dune’s shadow, but many books have broken free by doing the opposite of what readers expect. Hyperion, for example, doesn’t just tell one story—it stitches together seven separate journeys, each with its own voice and style. The result is like a box of different p
Genetic studies have shown that a person’s DNA can hint at their chance of developing cancer. Scientists now mix this genetic signal with information about a person’s environment and habits to create a single score that predicts risk. The idea is that both inherited genes and everyday exposures—like
New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri
OpenAI is teaming up with PwC LLP to create AI tools that can handle financial tasks on their own. The plan is to let these systems work alongside the company’s internal finance team, showing how they can change a key part of business operations. The goal is to make revenue tracking and the final ac
