Hollywood stars often avoid taking sides in global conflicts, but a comedian recently called them out for dodging the tough questions. During a podcast chat, she pointed out how hard it is to find celebrities willing to label the violence in Gaza as genocide. Sitting beside a Palestinian activist wh
For the first time in ten years, Colombia’s ongoing conflict has pushed civilian suffering to record levels. The International Red Cross reports that violence and disregard for war rules by armed groups have made life harder for thousands. Many people now avoid certain areas, live under strict rules
Scientists have been searching for ways to slow down skin darkening for years. A recent study looked at a group of chemicals called resorcinol alkyl ʟ-glucosides and similar compounds. These substances block tyrosinase, an enzyme that plays a key role in producing melanin—the pigment responsible for
Many people facing major surgery could walk into the operating room in better shape if they got the right preparation. But who actually gets this help? Doctors call this "prehabilitation" – training before surgery to build strength and stamina. Yet new research shows that the patients who need it mo
Back in 2015, a six-season space drama launched on SyFy that didn’t just survive early cancellation—it redefined what ambitious sci-fi could look like on screen. Four years after its finale on Prime Video, the show still sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, a score most series never touch. You’ve probabl
Doctors know a lot about cancer, but not all of them take the same steps to protect themselves. A recent survey of 616 women who work in medicine in Punjab, India, found that only some get tested for cervical cancer or receive the HPV vaccine. The study shows that the type of job a doctor does, how
Back in the 1800s, two scientists named Hansen and Neisser both studied leprosy. Hansen published findings first, naming the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Neisser followed a year later, but never said Hansen was wrong or ignored his work. Yet over time, a story grew that Neisser tried to take credi
Big money is pouring into blockchains that keep things private. Three new networks—Arc, Canton, and Tempo—have pulled in over a billion dollars together. That shows companies really want ways to move money without everyone watching. Circle just raised $222 million for Arc, a stablecoin-focused netw
President Trump recently made clear that Iran getting a nuclear weapon tops his list of concerns—even if it means Americans spend more at the pump. When asked if tougher rules on Iran could hurt wallets amid rising costs, he flat-out said, “Not even a little bit. ” His focus stays locked on preventi
Legal teams often struggle to apply their hard-earned expertise consistently across every contract they review. Even the best attorneys face challenges when manually checking agreements against internal rules, because human review is slow and mistakes can slip through. A new tool aims to fix this by
