Imagine if our pension system worked differently. Instead of today's pay-as-you-go (PAYG) method, what if pensions were funded by human capital investments? The PAYG system has a major flaw—it ignores who contributes to raising the next generation and even whether they do at all. This study suggests
Ever thought about how we decide to believe something? This theory breaks it down. See, when we believe an event will happen, we either go all in or not at all. No halfway beliefs here! If we decide to believe it, we get a confidence level, let's call it 'c', between 0 and 1. The higher 'c', the mor
Ever wondered how our daily routines and travels paint a picture of city life? Scientists are using aggregated data from places we visit to create networks and study these urban lifestyle patterns. They've looked at counties like Harris in Texas, Dallas (also in Texas), New York County in New York,
Recent events in Gaza have taken a dire turn as Israeli forces have stepped inside Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya. This comes at a time when the United Nations is warning about the severe conditions unfolding in the northern Gaza Strip. The hospital was already stretched thin, with supplies run
The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen
Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr
In the heart of Wisconsin, students and community members at UW-Eau Claire gathered to make a difference. They weren't studying for exams or playing sports—they were building portable solar panels. The goal? To bring light and warmth to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. Ukraine faces harsh winte
Imagine digging up clues from the past with today's technology! That's what a global team of researchers did when they found the world's oldest ochre mine. This mine, located in Eswatini, Africa, is around 40, 000 years old. Ochre is a pigment used for art and decoration. By studying ochre from this
Imagine a world where robots outnumber humans. That's what Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, thinks might happen in as little as 20 years. Speaking at an event in Saudi Arabia, he said humanoid robots could reach 10 billion globally by 2040. That's a lot of robots! Tesla's own robot, Optimus, could cost betw
Israel's parliament recently voted to shut down a long-standing United Nations agency, UNRWA, which supports millions of Palestinian refugees. This ban could severely harm millions of Palestinians who depend on the agency for vital services like education, healthcare, and food. Despite strong opposi
