Denisovans, long-gone relatives of modern humans, left a lasting mark on our DNA. Their genes are still present in people from East and Southeast Asia. But how did the places they lived shape our ability to fight off diseases? That's the question scientists set out to answer. They looked at three s
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
The world is changing fast, and cities are trying to keep up. With AI becoming more common, many jobs are at risk. Some jobs, like middle managers and entry-level positions, are already disappearing. Cities are now focusing on creating jobs that can't be easily replaced by machines or are at the for
Gaming is not just fun; it can also improve life quality and social connections for people with physical disabilities. But what makes it easy or hard for them to start and keep playing? A recent study looked into this. The study asked 256 gamers with physical disabilities about their experiences. I
Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the
Ethereum's privacy features might get a big boost from an unexpected source: Wall Street. As big financial players dive into crypto, they're asking for more privacy. This isn't just good news for banks—it could help regular users too. Right now, when you make a transaction on a public blockchain, e
In Ukraine, two major law enforcement agencies are at it again. The SBU, Ukraine's security service, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) are in a public disagreement. This isn't new. They had a big fight in July that caused a political stir. Now, it's happening again. This time, the SBU
AI is not just a buzzword anymore. It's becoming a daily reality for small businesses everywhere. Over 60% of small businesses in the U. S. plan to use AI tools by 2025. This is not just a trend; it's a big shift in how business is done. Global trade is changing fast. Before, you needed a big team
Dolby has just launched Dolby Vision 2, a big upgrade to its video tech after a decade. This new version comes with smart features that make your TV picture even better. It uses AI to adjust the image based on what you're watching and where you're watching it. One cool thing is "Content Intelligenc
Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led h
