Religion has long been tied to better health and overall well-being, but figuring out how this works is tricky. In Trinidad and Tobago, researchers are exploring how university students and community members feel when they're religious. They're looking at how guilty or ashamed people feel and how mu
Will Zalatoris is starting the 2025 season with a bang, kicking things off at The Sentry with a strong 8-under 65. He's not just back on the course; he's back with a new body and mindset. Last season was tough, with zero wins and lots of ups and downs, but Zalatoris is not dwelling on the past. He's
In 2024, the baby name game in Minnesota was as hot as ever. Essentia Health, with its hospitals scattered across the state, decided to take a look back at the previous year to see which names were most loved by new parents. Over at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, more than 1, 600 babies were w
Imagine you're trying to create a coating that protects plastic from both water and unwanted reflections. That's what this study did! They developed a clever two-step process to give poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, a tough, water-resistant, and highly transparent finish. First, they made a spec
You’ve probably heard about big scandals in the news, right? Well, one that shook up Japan was the sexual abuse scandal in the entertainment industry. This wasn't just a simple mistake. It was a web of silence that took years to break through. News outlets played a big part in exposing this mess. T
It turns out that how well executives understand accounting can make a big difference when it comes to goodwill impairment. Goodwill impairment is like when a company realizes that something it bought isn't worth as much as it thought. This study looked at companies in China from 2007 to 2022 that p
The wealthy couldn't be happier. Bitcoin soared past $100, 000 last year, and banks celebrated Donald Trump's victory. Wall Street is eagerly waiting for stock gains in 2025. At the same time, homelessness jumped 18%. Small business owners worry about Trump's tariffs and immigration threats. It's a
The world is still grappling with COVID, though vaccines and natural infections have provided some protection. The virus isn't as deadly as it once was, but it's always changing. Scientists need to keep a close eye on it. Five years ago, people in Wuhan, China, got sick with a new virus. We don't k
It's no secret that Americans are eating more butter and cheese than they have in decades. In 2023, the average person gobbled up 6½ pounds of butter and over 40 pounds of cheese, shattering 50-year records. While health experts suggest cutting back on saturated fats, taste and price often win out.
Did you know that greenery can actually make a big difference in pregnancy outcomes? A recent study took a closer look at how much plants and trees around a mother-to-be can reduce the risk of stillbirth. The researchers wanted to find out if living in a greener area can lower the chances of a baby
