You might think that teens spend a lot of time sitting around because they choose to. But a recent study across 14 countries suggests that where they live and how their homes are set up could have a bigger impact than we thought. Over 12, 000 parents and teens were asked about their neighborhoods an
Chronic liver disease is a growing concern worldwide. Our fast-paced lives and improving standards of living have contributed to an increase in these conditions. Modern medicine is still struggling to find effective treatments due to the complex causes of these diseases. One promising area of resear
Ever wondered how hormones like sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and bioavailable testosterone (BioT) impact women’s bone health? A study explored this using a unique method called Mendelian randomization (MR), focusing solely on women. The MR study took a close look at forearm fractures (FAFx) i
Brain cancer called glioblastoma is tough to treat. One problem is that the single drugs we use often don't reach the tumor well and the tumor's environment can make these drugs less effective. Scientists are now trying a new approach that involves using light and heat to kill cancer cells. This met
Everyone's talking about STMicroelectronics NV (0INB)! A top analyst, Sebastien Sztabowicz from Kepler Capital, thinks this tech giant is a great buy. He set a price target of €36. 00 for the company's shares, which closed at €23. 93 last Thursday. But what makes this company so special? STMicroele
Christmas trees, real or fake? It's a tricky choice for eco-conscious folks. Real trees are natural and can be recycled, but cutting them down isn't great. Fake trees last longer, but they're often made of toxic plastic. Experts don't agree on which is better. Tim O'Connor from the National Christma
Imagine an engine that can blast through the skies and then continue its journey underwater. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, researchers in China have made it a reality with the world's first boron ramjet engine that works both in the air and underwater. This isn't
Have you ever thought about what happens to all the plastic we throw away? A lot of it ends up in the air we breathe as microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces, less than 5 millimeters in size, are everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. They come from things like old tires, f
Five years after that tragic fire, Notre Dame Cathedral is ready to show off its newly renovated interior. On a crisp, sunny day, French President Emmanuel Macron got a sneak peek inside the iconic cathedral. Gone are the gloomy memories of the fire; instead, visitors can now enjoy the bright, airy
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
