Here's a surprising fact: Bible sales in the U. S. are going up, even as fewer people are going to church. This year, more than 18 million Bibles have been sold, and sales are up 11% compared to last year. Why is this happening? One reason might be the chaos of the last few years. The COVID-19 pand
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue. It can be tough to manage, but yoga might offer some help. A recent study looked into how yoga, done through tele-rehabilitation, could make a difference for people with FMS. The study wanted to see if tele-yoga cou
Polymer science is making waves in health tech. Imagine gadgets that stick to your skin, heal themselves, and even break down safely. These are not sci-fi ideas but real advancements in plastic bioelectronics. Unlike old-school silicon tech, these new devices are soft, stretchy, and bendy. They fit
Teachers in Johannesburg's public secondary schools are facing an unseen challenge: chalk dust. A recent study shed light on how teachers handle this everyday hazard. Most teachers, around 95%, have never had any training on the risks of chalk dust. This lack of knowledge leads to a worrying trend:
Lithium-sulfur batteries are a big deal. They can store a lot of energy, but they have a problem. The stuff inside them, called lithium polysulfides, moves around too much. This makes the batteries wear out faster. Scientists are trying to fix this by making better catalysts. These are like helpers
Kyrgyzstan is gearing up for a snap parliamentary election, with President Sadyr Japarov's allies poised to secure a significant victory. Japarov, known for his populist and nationalist stance, has tightened his grip on the country since 2020. This election sets the stage for his potential re-electi
A significant NATO meeting is coming up, and guess who might not show up? Marco Rubio, the U. S. Secretary of State, is considering skipping the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels next week. This is not your average absence; it's quite unusual for the top U. S. diplomat to miss such an impo
Proteins are like tiny workers in our body, and they often need a bit of a tweak to do their jobs right. One such tweak is called SUMOylation. It's like adding a small tag to a protein, which can change how it works, where it hangs out in the cell, or even how long it sticks around. This tagging pr
Ever wondered how much you really know about the universe? There's a fun way to find out. Every week, a popular space news site shares amazing stories. These stories cover everything from new space missions to stunning pictures from powerful telescopes. To make learning about space even more excitin
Scientists are now looking at the big picture of health. They are not just focusing on genes. Instead, they are studying everything around us that might cause disease. This new area is called exposomics. It is like a map of all the things we come into contact with in our lives. Most diseases are no
