Prostate cancer hits harder in poorer countries. Two drugs, abiraterone and enzalutamide, can help, but they're expensive. Many patients in Nigeria can't afford them. A recent survey asked doctors about this problem and possible solutions. The survey asked 104 doctors in Nigeria about prostate canc
Burns are nasty injuries. They hurt a lot and take a long time to heal. For over 20 years, doctors have been using something called CAMPs. These are like fake skin or tissue. They help burns heal faster. But not everyone agrees on how well they work or if they are worth the money. There are over 75
A new player in the energy game is eyeing North Carolina for a big project. Deep River Data, a company with ties to the crypto world, wants to drill for natural gas near the Deep River in Lee County. This could be the first commercial well in the Triassic Basin, a gas-rich area under North Carolina
South Park's latest Halloween episode didn't go the typical scary route. Instead, it served up a satirical feast, mixing politics, crypto scams, and a haunted White House. The show didn't shy away from poking fun at the Trump administration and the chaotic state of affairs in Washington, D. C. Stan
In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), there's a big issue called maximal extractable value (MEV). It's when miners or validators reorder transactions to make extra profits. This is a problem for everyone, especially big financial institutions, because they don't want to risk their trades bei
In 2025, hackers linked to North Korea stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency, setting a new record. Meanwhile, global law enforcement made significant strides, recovering $439 million and arresting hundreds of money launderers across 40 countries. This raises an important question: Are these crimi
In a bizarre mix of events, President Donald Trump found himself in a legal pickle over food assistance payments during the government shutdown. Two judges, one from Massachusetts and another from Rhode Island, ordered the White House to keep funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN
Our memories are not fixed records of the past but rather flexible stories that our brains tell ourselves. Every time we recall something, our brains tweak the details, sometimes creating false memories. This isn't always a bad thing. Scientists are exploring how we can manipulate memories to improv
Sudan's western region of Darfur is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with El-Fasher, the last stronghold of the regular army, falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. The RSF, now in control of all five state capitals in Darfur, has been accused of committing mass killi
Food banks across the country are preparing for a surge in demand as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) faces a potential cutoff. The federal government shutdown, now in its second month, has created a lot of uncertainty. The Trump administration announced that Snap, which helps ar
