Johnson & Johnson made a tough call recently. They stopped a mid-stage trial for a new eczema drug. The drug, JNJ-5939, was supposed to help people with moderate to severe eczema. But it didn't work as well as hoped. The trial showed that the drug was safe to use. People didn't have bad reactions t
Samsung has introduced the Exynos 2600, a new processor that uses a special version of AMD's RDNA 4 architecture. This is a big deal because it's the first time a smartphone chip has used this technology. The Exynos 2600 is paired with a graphics processor called Xclipse 960, which is built using a
A trip to Tokyo last fall led to an unexpected discovery. A person who barely knew Japanese found themselves understanding a Buddhist temple ceremony. This was not magic. It was Apple's Live Translation feature at work. The person had tried to learn some Japanese before the trip. But standing in a
Black holes have always been a big deal, not just for scientists but for artists too. They've sparked creativity in many ways. A book called "Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes" shows just how much art has been inspired by these mysterious objects. The person behind this book is Lynn Gamwel
Deep in the heart of Thailand, a secretive feline has made a surprising comeback. The flat-headed cat, a species thought to be nearly gone from the country, has been spotted after a 30-year disappearance. This small, round-eyed cat is one of the rarest in the world, with only about 2, 500 adults lef
Xiaomi has just unveiled its latest smartphone, the 17 Ultra, and it's a serious upgrade for photography enthusiasts. The standout feature? A manual zoom ring that's not just for show. It's a physical control that lets you zoom in and out without tapping on the screen. It's a small detail, but it co
The recent decision to change how marijuana is classified in the U. S. is a big deal, but it's not as straightforward as it seems. This change, known as rescheduling, moves marijuana from a highly restricted category to a less restrictive one. However, it doesn't automatically solve all the problems
In Lanzhou, China, nurses are often the target of workplace violence. This is a big problem in hospitals of all levels. A recent study looked into how common this violence is and what makes it more likely to happen. The study found that nurses in different types of hospitals face different levels o
In a dramatic turn of events, a high-profile figure in the criminal underworld was taken down in a gunfight. Zeferino \"Don Zefe\" Pena Cuellar, a key player in the notorious Los Zetas cartel, was killed during a police operation. This happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning in the town of Sa
In August, President Trump made a bold move. He sent hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC. His goal? To tackle crime and make the city safer. But not everyone agreed with his approach. The city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, had a tough job. She had to balance federal help with local contro
