Jharrel Jerome isn't your typical actor. He didn't meet Anthony Robles, the wrestler he plays in the new film "Unstoppable, " over coffee or dinner. Instead, they hit the gym together. Jerome, not a gym rat, felt the pressure immediately. Robles is no ordinary wrestler either. Born with one leg, he'
Imagine two small satellites, each about the size of a car, launching from India on a mission to dance around each other in space. The European Space Agency (ESA) calls this duo Proba-3, and they're not just out for a joyride. These spacecraft are on a unique adventure to test out new technologies a
Cervical spinal cord injuries can lead to various complications, one of which is pressure ulcers, or bed sores. These sores are not only common but also trigger an increase in body-wide inflammation. This heightened inflammation can disrupt the natural healing process of the nervous system, which is
Allergies have become quite common these days. Doctors think this is because of a mix of our genes, how we live, and what's in our environment. One important way to treat allergies is called Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, or AIT for short. This method can actually change how your body deals with a
Moral injury can happen when someone faces tough, ethically challenging events. This can affect mental health in a big way, but figuring out how to treat it is tough because we're still learning about what causes it. Scientists think that keeping a solid sense of self while adjusting to new realitie
Picture this: jumping into a digital realm to boost your mental well-being. Scientists are curious about whether virtual reality (VR) can keep people grounded in the present, potentially aiding mental health. But is it truly effective? It’s like testing a new recipe. We’re not sure if it will be a h
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, just crossed $100, 000. On December 5, it reached an all-time high of $103, 679, after starting at just a few bucks in 2011. Despite critics from big finance and economists, Bitcoin kept climbing. Now, with a new government that likes crypto, everyone's wondering: wh
Imagine a world where every school has a healthier food environment. That's what policymakers in England are trying to create by limiting hot food takeaways near schools. But is there an economic cost to this? Between 2009 and 2017, 35 local authorities made this move. They wanted to improve health,
The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to address the public Friday morning. This comes just a few days after President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, stirring controversy across the political spectrum. The president believes the charges were politically motivated, but some Democrats wo
