The biggest name in Chinese music streaming is still leading the pack, pulling in around 528 million monthly users and earning a full billion dollars from its services last quarter. Its main rival, NetEase, made only about 282 million dollars in the same period, showing how far ahead Tencent Music s
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule that will make many elite female athletes take a genetic test before they can compete. The test looks for the SRY gene, which is linked to male biology. If an athlete tests positive, she may be barred from women’s events unless medical proof
Forensic science classes often cover tough subjects like violence and victim stories. Students can feel shaken, and teachers may not know how to keep everyone safe. Researchers looked at books on trauma care, psychology and criminal law, plus their own classroom notes. They found that stude
The growth of Northern Nevada has been driven by local inventiveness and the ability to reach customers quickly. But a new federal bill could slow that progress. The Credit Card Competition Act would change the rules for how card payments are routed. Supporters say it will cut fees, but experts war
The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
When spring rolls in, pollen from trees and grasses can make your nose run and eyes itch. The weather changes mean pollen lingers longer, so more people feel sick. Some cities get especially bad allergies because of high pollen and many people buying medicine. One way to fight back is to st
Norway may not be the first place people think of when they hear about long life, but it holds many clues to staying healthy and joyful. Scientists have found that the country’s people enjoy high levels of happiness, long lives, and a good quality of life with fewer illnesses. One key habit is
A new study tested whether a traditional diet from the Jiangnan region, paired with regular workouts, could help people who have non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Instead of simply cutting calories, the researchers kept energy intake the same but changed the foods people ate. They chose
A recent expose revealed that the husband of a state governor has been secretly engaging in an extreme fetish involving large fake breasts and tight clothing, a hobby that some claim could compromise national security. The story was first published by a tabloid and has since sparked debate over priv
The New York team started their home season strong but found runs hard to come by. Pitchers like Will Warren kept them in games, but the team struggled to push runners across the plate. In the first six innings, they managed just five runs against Miami, despite controlling most of the action. A bi
