In 2024, a Sydney tech founder whose dog had cancer turned to AI for answers after vets said nothing more could be done. Paul Conyngham, who has no medical background, used ChatGPT to research treatment options. The chatbot suggested immunotherapy and led him to experts at the University of New Sout
In 2021, a book hit the shelves that didn't just tell an out-of-this-world story—it built a world based on real science. "Project Hail Mary" isn't about superheroes or magic; it's about a scientist waking up on a spaceship with no memory, only to realize he might be humanity's last hope against a su
Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus
Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura
A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.
The World Baseball Classic ended with a 3‑2 defeat for Team USA, and the loss highlighted how national pride can sometimes outweigh skill on the field. Instead of focusing on the game itself, the U. S. squad turned every play into a patriotic display: players saluted after hits, wore shirts with
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand
The story begins with a quiet confession from two women who, as children in the 1970s, suffered repeated abuse at the hands of a man celebrated for his fight for farmworkers. Years later, they spoke up, fearing that revealing the truth would damage a movement they had helped build. In 1966, anoth
The newest Disney chief, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the sequel to the beloved Lilo & Stitch will debut on May 26, 2028. That date falls on Memorial Day weekend, a prime slot for family movies. Meanwhile, Pixar’s long‑awaited Incredibles 3 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 16, 2028. At the
Russia has seen a sudden rise in money from selling oil, thanks to U. S. sanctions easing and price spikes caused by the Iran conflict. The U. S. Treasury allowed a short‑term pause on sanctions for Russian oil already loaded onto ships, hoping to keep the market steady. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes
