The goal of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) is to stop bad chemicals from hurting people before they become a problem. Scientists use a new way of looking at all the times we might be exposed to chemicals, called the life‑course exposome. By mixing these ideas, a new workflow has been cr
A cruise ship that sailed from Cape Verde to Spain’s Canary Islands was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, leaving 17 Americans still aboard. The vessel, carrying around 150 people, saw two confirmed cases and five suspected ones among its passengers and crew. Three of those infected died, and one remain
The Truist Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, took an unpredictable turn on Thursday when weather forced players to abandon their rounds. Matt McCarty, a golfer with just one PGA Tour victory under his belt, unexpectedly rose to the top with a stunning 8-under-par 63. His final three holes f
The story begins with two AI bots—one meant to chat, the other to trade crypto—both getting fooled into handing over $200, 000. The attack didn’t involve hacking or breaking into systems. Instead, it used Morse code, a communication method over a century old, to send hidden instructions. The trick w
Scientists took skin cells from two people whose hearts were growing too thick, which can cause dangerous rhythms and block blood flow. Inside each cell’s instruction manual, a single wrong letter in the PRKAG2 gene was spotted—like a typo in a recipe that makes the heart muscle store extra sugar in
Celebrities often set trends, but their favorite products aren’t always out of reach for regular shoppers. This Mother’s Day, skip the last-minute panic and take inspiration from stars who’ve shared their go-to gifts. Instead of chasing expensive items, focus on practical yet stylish options that fe
Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies
A federal judge just put a stop to an unusual move by the U. S. government. The judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission from requesting private documents from two respected medical groups. These groups focus on health care for transgender young people. The government said it wanted to check if t
Architecture isn’t just about buildings anymore—it’s about solving bigger problems. This week’s standout projects show how designers are tackling housing shortages, climate change, and cultural preservation in unexpected ways. Take the Netherlands, where a team created a home prototype that doesn’t
Judith Light built her career playing warm, trustworthy mothers in lighthearted TV shows from the 80s. Now she’s taking on a completely different kind of character in a series that questions how society treats people who don’t fit neatly into expected roles. Instead of laughter, her latest project b
