Did you know that pickleball is no longer just a fun backyard game? Former tennis pro Ashok Amritraj and Terra Invest are bringing it to the big stage in India. They've acquired the Delhi franchise in the World Pickleball League (WPBL). This isn't just any deal; it's a strategic move into India's gr
Parkinson's disease doesn't just affect movement, it can also mess with how people see and think. There's no medicine to fix this, so scientists are looking for other ways to help. They're testing if using a special app and glasses that flash light could improve these issues. A small study found tha
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of the health of our rivers? In Myanmar, researchers are using tiny river creatures called macroinvertebrates to monitor the quality of tropical rivers. These tiny guardians are like secret agents, giving clues about how clean or polluted the water is
When kids get really sick and need to stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), it's worse if they catch infections or other complications at the hospital. These hospital-acquired complications (HACs) can make them stay longer and need more help breathing, which isn't good for their health o
In the world of pediatric intensive care, researchers have recently started to explore the connection between language, race, and a patient's code status. Code status refers to the medical decisions made regarding a child's treatment in critical situations. Surprisingly, not many studies have focuse
Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was appointed as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship in Paris. This comes after his notable appearances in the city as the Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and a performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening
Tropical Cyclone Chido brought devastation to Mayotte, an island territory off Africa’s eastern coast. The deadly storm, which struck over the weekend, has left at least 22 people dead and many more feared lost. Mayotte's authorities have declared a curfew as they rush to provide essentials like foo
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow
Ever heard of Yuki Kawamura? This Japanese basketball sensation is turning heads in the NBA, wearing the same jersey number as baseball legend Shohei Ohtani. Born in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Yuki has been a basketball star since his childhood. He led his high school team to back-to-back championships and b
In the world of Star Trek: Picard, fans are eager to see what happens to Agnes Jurati after her dramatic Borg assimilation at the end of season two. Played by Alison Pill, Jurati's fate is uncertain, but so is the potential impact on the Borg collective itself. Pill has expressed her enthusiasm for
