Cervical cancer continues to affect minoritized women disproportionately due to low screening rates and incomplete follow-ups. One key hurdle is that these women often face structural and emotional barriers to getting colposcopies, a crucial exam for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. Tried-
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles is alerting people in a unique way. They’ve posted a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) warning for the region due to a high risk of wildfires. This warning, in bright pink letters, is meant to grab attention and prepare southern California residents
Blue Origin, the space company, announced plans on Monday to attempt another launch of its New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning. The initial launch scheduled for Monday was called off due to ice buildup on a critical component. This delay, however, didn't stop Blue Origin from aiming for a Tuesda
Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12
Psoriasis, a long-term skin disorder causing red, scaly patches, is on the rise globally. However, not many studies have looked into how it's treated and the impact it has on healthcare in places like Germany. Let's dive into some real-world data to understand what's going on. In Germany, a specifi
Meet YOUNICON, a new dataset that gives researchers a front-row seat to how conspiracy theories unfold on YouTube. This collection isn't just a bunch of videos; it's a window into the latest conspiracy trends and how people are reacting to them online. It's like a treasure trove for those curious ab
Last week, Meta announced plans to cut its US-based fact-checkers, just as wildfires raged in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, fact-checkers were busy debunking conspiracy theories about the fires. They faced a tough challenge: misinformation spread fast, and influential figures were pushing false claims. So
As the 2010s drew to a close, Sweden's traditional media outlets were talking more about climate change than ever before. This was especially true during the summer of 2018, when a severe drought and wildfires hit the country, and the Fridays for Future movement, led by Greta Thunberg, gained tracti
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, had to cancel the first launch of its giant New Glenn rocket. The rocket, standing at 320 feet (98 meters), was set to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida before dawn on Monday. However, a last-minute technical issue forc
Veteran columnist Jennifer Rubin has left The Washington Post and teamed up with former ethics chief Norm Eisen to start a new publication called The Contrarian. They aim to counter what they see as a growing authoritarian threat, focusing on pro-democracy content. The founders have already recruite
