Crunchyroll just dropped a new anime that might sneak up on everyone this summer. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia follows Sitara, a bright young girl sold into slavery during the Islamic Golden Age. Her world flips when the Mongols attack, forcing her to protect a family library packed with ancient kn
Food safety experts often worry about bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus in chicken products. This germ can survive cooking by producing toxins that don't break down with heat. The study looked at how this bacteria grows in different chicken cuts under various temperatures. Scientists tested chicke
Most sci-fi stories assume religion and aliens don’t mix. Yet in the film Disclosure Day, a character who almost became a nun worries that learning about extraterrestrials could destroy faith. She believes God made humans “supreme. ” A nun calmly corrects her: supreme on Earth, not necessarily every
Researchers are looking into whether skipping meals during Ramadan could slow down changes linked to type 2 diabetes. Telomeres are small caps on the ends of cells that get shorter as we age or face health problems. People with type 2 diabetes often have shorter telomeres, which might explain why th
California often gets labeled as the most progressive state in America, full of tech billionaires and Hollywood dreams. But look closer and you’ll notice something odd: nearly every governor in recent decades has been Catholic. Five in a row, to be exact. That streak isn’t just a coincidence. The st
In towns and cities across Odisha, millions stitch clothes, sell on streets, and drive rickshaws without formal job contracts. Their daily income depends on more than just hard work—where they came from, how long they’ve stayed, and the kind of labor they do all play a part. A closer look shows that
Religion often shapes how people react to tough situations. A study tested whether someone’s beliefs affect their views on sexual assault cases. Researchers asked people from different religious backgrounds to evaluate a rape scenario involving a victim from either their own faith or another. The re
The small shop in Fox Chapel Plaza doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside it’s a living museum of shoemaking tools. Chuck and Sydney Carlson treat this place like a second home—literally. They work seven days a week, slipping between repair jobs, customer chats, and managing their two k
Doctors and tech experts have been testing a new way to treat diabetes without always relying on guesswork. It involves creating a digital copy of a patient’s body—one that updates in real time based on blood sugar readings, activity levels, and even meals. This virtual double, often called a digita
Turning 102 this summer, Ruta Hagmann credits her morning ritual for more than just keeping track of days. Every dawn begins with her simple phrase: “Thank you, dear Lord, I have another day. ” It’s not just a habit—it’s a mindset she’s carried through wars, raising kids, and watching the world chan
