Wars are not just about who has the biggest guns. They are also about what people believe in and how much they are willing to fight for those beliefs. This idea is explored using a concept called the Devoted Actor Framework (DAF). It looks at why people are ready to fight and even die for their grou
New York City's mayoral race is heating up, and it's not just about the main candidates. It's about the people who will decide the outcome. Four times as many people voted early this year compared to 2021. Over 107, 000 new voters registered this year, showing that many people are engaged and ready
Your immune system might be aging faster than you realize, even if you feel fit and healthy. As people get older, their immune cells struggle to fight infections, heal wounds, and destroy cancer cells. This decline often starts in the late 30s or early 40s. One big reason for this decline is inflam
Clozapine is a strong medicine used to help people with serious mental health issues. But it can also cause other health problems, like metabolic syndrome. This is a group of conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and too much fat around the waist. So, it's important for peo
Nature is all around us. It's in the parks we visit, the trees lining our streets, and the green spaces in our schools. But how much do these places really help our health? Not much research has been done on this. Yet, it's clear that being around nature makes us feel better. So, why not make more o
The human body is a symphony of rhythms. From the steady beat of the heart to the ebb and flow of sleep, these rhythms keep us ticking. Now, scientists have uncovered a surprising link between the gut and the brain. Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that the gut's rhyt
Taiwan is in a hurry to beef up its defenses. The U. S. is trying to speed up the delivery of F-16V fighter jets. These jets were supposed to arrive by the end of 2026. But now, there's a delay. Why? Production line changes and other disruptions are to blame. To fix this, workers are now putting in
Solar panels are everywhere, helping us generate clean energy. But what happens when they reach the end of their life? Mostly, they end up in landfills, which is not great for the environment. These panels contain materials like lead and zinc, which can leak out and cause harm. Scientists have found
The U. S. Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in South Korea. He is there to talk about the future of U. S. troops in the country. The talks are part of the annual Security Consultative Meeting. This meeting is important. It helps the U. S. and South Korea plan their military alliance. They also dis
Insects can be a big problem. They spread diseases. Scientists have a plan. They want to use radiation to sterilize them. Then, release them into the wild. This is called the sterile insect technique (SIT). The goal is to reduce the insect population. A special machine was tested. It's called the P
