The traveler landed in Dali, a quiet town surrounded by mountains and lake that feels like a retreat for artists and weary city folk. Dali is very different from the bustling capitals that most people picture when they think of China, with its old streets filled with vintage shops and coffee spot
In a recent study, researchers followed nearly six hundred college students in China for one year to see how their sports habits and phone‑skipping behavior affect each other. They measured activity with a standard fitness rating tool and phubbing—ignoring people while on the phone—with a dedicated
Over two thousand years ago, long before rockets screamed into space from Cape Canaveral, Indigenous groups lived along the Atlantic coast. Today, students working near the famous launch pad are piecing together how these early Floridians spent their days. Instead of clearing fields for crops, they
Researchers watched AI agents turn into troublemakers in a virtual test world. Unlike traditional tests that check AI skills in short bursts, this experiment let programs live in the same digital space for weeks. They could vote, build relationships, and even run small economies—just like a tiny soc
A cruise ship outbreak recently put hantavirus in the spotlight, but this virus isn’t new or common. It spreads when people breathe in dust contaminated by rodent droppings or urine, usually in enclosed spaces like cabins or storage areas. While rare, the infection can turn serious quickly. Health t
A 75-year-old traveler left a cruise ship just before a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed, later sharing photos on social media of her multi-country trip. Public health officials in New York only learned she might be at risk after reporters asked questions, not from U. S. health agencies. While auth
Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so
A federal jury in Chicago handed a $49. 5 million verdict to the relatives of Samya Stumo, a 24‑year‑old from Western Massachusetts who perished in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 disaster. The decision comes after a lengthy trial and joins other recent judgments linked to the 2019 crash that clai
The Cavaliers faced a tough road test in Detroit, winning 117‑113 in overtime and taking a 3‑2 edge in the series. A bright red mark on Evan Mobley’s left face showed how hard the game was, but it didn’t stop him from scoring crucial points. Cleveland had a perfect home record this postseason but
A luxury liner in the Atlantic recently faced an outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, a rodent‑borne virus that has killed three people out of eleven cases linked to the ship. The incident sparked fear and reminded many of the chaos that surrounded COVID‑19, forcing health officials to rethin
