On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
Imagine you're living in Tyumen, Russia. Scientists there studied 122 adults, average age 24, to see how COVID-19 affects their sleep patterns. They tracked their activity for seven days using a special watch. The group was split into those who had COVID (79 people) and those who didn't (43 people).
Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch
What happens to Russia when Vladimir Putin steps down? Some think a new leader might emerge, one who mirrors Nikita Khrushchev's style. Unlike Putin's dream of a vast Russian empire, a Khrushchev-like figure might seek a friendlier relationship with the West. Back in the 1960s, Khrushchev welcomed f
Let's take a look at what's happening in the world of Russian gaming tech. The country is working on creating its own game consoles, but it seems they might not be collectors' items just yet. One of these devices uses the Elbrus processor, which isn't exactly a powerhouse like the CPUs from Intel or
Vladimir Putin's leadership has always fascinated the world. Media portrays him as both enigmatic and compelling. His ability to maintain power is a puzzle many are eager to solve. But how does he do it? Could the answer lie in the unique traits of the Russian people? Putin's charm and strong rheto
For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u
During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge. Two variants, Delta and Omicron, have raised eyebrows due to their potential to spread more easily and dodge our immune system. This study used computer simulations to understand how these variants interact with a key receptor in our body, called AC
