People often oppose climate policies even after they are implemented. This resistance can make it harder to tackle climate change effectively. To understand this better, researchers examined 27 climate policies in wealthy countries between 2009 and 2022. They gathered insights from experts and analy
Inside the brain, there's a sneaky fight happening. Glioblastoma, a tough type of brain cancer, is always finding ways to survive. Scientists have spotted a clever trick it uses. A tiny helper inside cells, called SH3GLB1, is part of this trick. It helps cells clean up and recycle their own parts. T
Afghanistan, a country once torn apart by war, is now seeing a slow but steady rise in tourism. People from all over the world are starting to explore its stunning landscapes and rich history. The Taliban government, which took control over three years ago, is eager to welcome these visitors. Touri
Female athletes are increasingly turning to performance-enhancing substances (PES) to gain an edge. But these substances, especially androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS), can have serious side effects. One of the most visible is hair loss, known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL). AAS are synthet
Assistant nurses (ANs) play a big part in taking care of older people in nursing homes. But, there is a problem. Many ANs do not know enough about medicines and the issues that can come with them. This lack of knowledge can lead to serious problems for the people they care for. A study wanted to fi
Plants are tougher than they look. They have special tools to fight off problems like dry weather. One such tool is the HcCNGC27 gene in kenaf, a hardy plant used for fiber. This gene is part of a big team that helps plants grow and stay strong. This gene is everywhere in the plant. It's in the out
The LGBTQ+ community faces higher rates of substance use compared to their straight peers. This isn't a coincidence. The extra pressure of being a minority in society, known as minority stress, plays a huge role. This stress can negatively affect mental health and disrupt the body's natural stress r
In the UK, ash trees are putting up a tough fight against a harmful fungus known as ash dieback. This fungus, which first showed up in 2012, initially caused a lot of concern. Experts feared it could wipe out a huge number of the country's ash trees, which make up a significant part of the nation's
In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f
Google recently announced a change to its Gemini AI assistant on Android devices. Starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. This update has sparked some confusion and concern among users. The initia
