Agartala, in Northeast India, faced a serious air quality issue during Diwali. The problem was studied over three years, from 2018 to 2020. Researchers checked the air for five days around Diwali. They started two days before, looked at the day of Diwali, and then two days after. The air got much w
The UK's National Health Service has long struggled with health inequalities. People from diverse backgrounds often feel their unique needs are overlooked. A recent study looked into how young people view discussions about diversity in therapy. The focus was on aspects like faith, gender, sexual ori
In many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, women have limited access to long-acting birth control methods. These methods, like IUDs and implants, are known to be effective and safe. They can help prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce the number of women who die during childbirth. However, only a small p
In 2025, Instagram became a big deal for tracking what's hot in American culture. Unlike old-school metrics like Billboard charts or TV ratings, Instagram follower growth showed who was making waves right now. It wasn't just about who had the most followers, but who was gaining them the fastest. Thi
Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield, a major player in global oil production, is facing a significant setback. A recent fire at the GTES-4 power station caused a power supply issue, leading to a temporary shutdown of both the Tengiz and Korolevskoye fields. This halt in production is expected to last anoth
Jeffrey Epstein, a man known for his dark past, had a surprising interest in scientists. He spent years talking to them, donating money, and even getting involved in their work. But why did so many famous scholars associate with him? Epstein was a wealthy financier who liked to be around influentia
The Baseball Hall of Fame is about to reveal its 2026 class, and it's not looking too strong. Last year, the ballot was already considered weak, but this year's lineup is even less impressive. The top candidates are Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, both center fielders. The ballot has 27 players wit
Cancer patients often feel very tired. Exercise might help, but what kind of exercise works best? A recent study looked at different exercise programs to see which ones help the most with fatigue. It seems that moderate workouts, like walking or light weightlifting, done a few times a week, can make
Wildfire smoke might be doing more harm than we thought. New research shows that when pregnant women breathe in this smoke, their kids might have a higher chance of having autism. The study looked at over 200, 000 births in Southern California. It found that the risk was highest when moms were expos
Russell Brand, a well-known comedian and actor, is in hot water again. He was recently granted bail after appearing in a London court via video link. This time, he's facing two more charges: sexual assault and rape. These new accusations come from incidents that allegedly happened in 2009, involving
