The human body is a complex machine. One of its many tasks is to manage fat. To do this, it uses insulin to control the breakdown of fat. This process is called lipolysis. Scientists have been studying how to measure this process accurately. They wanted to see if there were mistakes in the way
In Southeast Asia, the roar of cities is a constant companion. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations share a common challenge: noise pollution. A recent study dug into noise levels and laws in these countries. It compared them with standards in places like Australia, Canada, and
France has big plans for a new high-security prison. This prison will be in the Amazon rainforest. It is near the old Devil’s Island penal colony. This colony was famous for its harsh conditions. It inspired a movie called "Papillon" in 1973. The new prison will be in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. This i
The Knicks have a problem that's been lurking in the shadows. It's not about their scoring or their star power. It's about their defense. This issue has been somewhat hidden during the regular season, especially when they face weaker teams. But it's becoming clear that their defense might be their d
In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl
The Justice Department has struck a deal with Boeing. The company will not face prosecution for the two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft. This decision has sparked outrage among some families of the victims. The crashes, occurring in 2018 and 2019, resulted in the loss of 346 lives. Boe
The New York Knicks have had an impressive season, reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in over two decades. They won 51 games, their best season in 25 years. Two of their players, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, made it to the All-NBA team. This is a big deal for the Knic
The body has a built-in clock. It is called the circadian rhythm. It follows a 24-hour cycle. This cycle is usually set by light. But, for people who have trouble seeing, temperature might play a bigger role. The brain has a main timekeeper. It is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. It usually syncs
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Hong Kong was no exception. The city implemented strict social distancing measures. These measures had a significant impact on people's health. Especially those with type 2 diabetes. This group faced unique challenges during the lockdowns. F
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been a game-changer for those with movement disorders. Since its FDA approval in 1996, it has offered hope to many. However, not everyone has equal access to this treatment. There are significant gaps in who gets this care, and these gaps are influenced by race, gend
