More belly fat often means bigger health concerns, but one measure – the weight-adjusted waist index – might hint at trouble in the lungs too. Researchers looked at thousands of adults and found that people with higher WWI scores had a tougher time breathing over time. COPD, the disease that slowly
Tower cranes sway when they lift heavy loads, but strong winds make that wobble unpredictable. Scientists used to assume wind acted in a simple way, like a steady push, but real wind gusts keep changing speed and direction. This makes loads swing in ways old models couldn’t predict. A new study test
A family moves to a remote farm in Venezuela after losing a child. They hope the quiet countryside will help them heal. Two locals warn them about the land’s dark past. They say the dead don’t stay silent here—the wind carries their voices if you listen closely enough. The mother starts paying atte
Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th
The IPL’s sixth match of 2026 brings two familiar teams to Eden Gardens—Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. While Hyderabad started strong with a win over Bangalore, Kolkata suffered a tough loss to Mumbai. Now, both sides are looking to bounce back, but their paths couldn’t be more diffe
Tiger Woods, the famous golfer, got pulled over in Florida recently after his car swerved and hit another vehicle. Police say he was driving under the influence, though his breath test showed no alcohol in his system. Still, he refused a drug test, which could add to his legal trouble. Unlike his 20
Dow, a major player in material science, has seen its stock climb despite a struggling wider market. The company stands out with a diverse product range and factories spread across the globe. Recently, its stock hit a fresh yearly peak of $42. 68, and it pays a steady dividend of 3. 32%. But experts
A big step in U. S. housing finance is happening now: a major mortgage agency is letting people use Bitcoin and other digital coins as security for buying a house. The deal works with two loans: the regular mortgage and an extra crypto‑backed loan, both managed by a partner company. The digital asse
Prison food often gets a bad rap, but new insights show it might reveal more than just taste preferences. Researchers looked at how incarcerated people rate their meals and linked those opinions to personal habits and backgrounds. Surprisingly, food satisfaction isn't just about hunger—it connects t
The Charlotte Hornets had a big lead in the third quarter, up 15 points with about seven minutes left. But they let the Sixers catch up quickly. A quick three‑point play by Paul George and a fast‑break layup from VJ Edgecombe trimmed the margin to seven. Then Edgecombe hit a corner three in transiti
