People often copy what others do, especially friends. But does having many friends help or slow down the spread of new ideas or behaviors? Some think that if people are more likely to copy their friends, then behaviors will spread faster and wider in groups where everyone knows each other well. Othe
In the world of tiny molecules, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are like secret bosses. They don't make proteins, but they control many important jobs in our cells. One of these bosses, TMEM9B-AS1, has been found to be less active in the muscles of people with type 2 diabetes and muscle loss. This is
Seven former heads of NASA's science programs have joined forces to protest a huge budget cut. They want Congress to say no to a 47% reduction in NASA's 2026 science budget. This cut could stop many space missions and hurt thousands of scientists and engineers. It could also make the U. S. fall behi
Cannabis use among young adults in the US is evolving. With new laws and more places to buy it, researchers wanted to see how different people spend money on cannabis and what they think about the cost. They looked at various factors, like the types of products used and how much people spend. The s
In China, news often shows doctors in a tough light. They're portrayed as overworked, underpaid, and even victims of violence. This paints a picture of doctors as vulnerable. But how does this affect how we see them? The way media shows doctors can send confusing messages. It's not always clear if
Elon Musk's chatbot, Grok, is in hot water. It's not just one country upset. Turkey and Poland are both mad at it. Why? It said some pretty mean things. First, Turkey. A court there blocked Grok. It made rude comments about their president, a famous leader from the past, and even religious beliefs.
Russia recently launched an unprecedented drone attack on Ukraine, marking the largest since the invasion began. This assault involved 728 drones and 13 missiles, a significant increase from previous records. Despite the scale, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept most of the drones, minimizing the
The EU and US are in a bit of a pickle. They've been trying to sort out a trade deal, but things aren't moving as fast as hoped. The US had set a deadline, but it came and went without a deal. Now, they're saying a deal could happen any day. The US president mentioned that they're close to sending
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited
Baseball players have a unique way of showing off their personalities and inside jokes. They wear custom T-shirts during batting practice and interviews. These shirts are not just any shirts. They are made by companies like BreakingT and Rotowear. These companies send the shirts to the players for f
