Health systems worldwide are under immense pressure. Waiting lists are growing, and resources are thin. Connected health, or using technology to support healthcare, is seen as a potential solution. However, creating effective health apps is no easy task. It demands a mix of skills from different fie
Senator John Fetterman has been making headlines for his sporadic attendance and apparent disinterest in his senatorial duties. He recently attended a hearing involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, surprising many. This sudden appearance comes after months of Fetterman skipping crucial votes and committee
Phil Robertson, the well-known face of the "Duck Dynasty" TV series, passed away at the age of 79. His son, Jase Robertson, confirmed the news on social media. The cause of death was not specified. The Robertson family is known for their duck hunting gear business, which served as the backdrop for
The Rust movie tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk behind the scenes. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, has been freed from prison after serving 14 months. She was convicted of involuntary manslaughter following a two-week trial. This trial was the result of a fatal accid
DNA testing has become a big deal in forensics. It helps solve crimes by identifying people through their genetic material. One type of DNA test looks at insertions and deletions of genetic code. These are known as InDels. A new test, the 36-InDelplex panel, was created to spot human DNA. It focuses
Stomach blockages are a serious issue. They can make it hard for food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine. This condition is known as gastric outlet obstruction or GOO. For a long time, the go-to solution was surgery. This involved creating a new path for food to bypass the blockage. How
In Southeast Asia, the roar of cities is a constant companion. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations share a common challenge: noise pollution. A recent study dug into noise levels and laws in these countries. It compared them with standards in places like Australia, Canada, and
France has big plans for a new high-security prison. This prison will be in the Amazon rainforest. It is near the old Devil’s Island penal colony. This colony was famous for its harsh conditions. It inspired a movie called "Papillon" in 1973. The new prison will be in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. This i
A group from the Amazon rainforest is taking legal action. The Marubo Tribe, living in the Javari Valley, is suing a major newspaper. They are upset about a story that came out last June. The story talked about how the tribe was dealing with the internet. The tribe feels the story made them look bad
The Cannes Film Festival had a bumpy start to its awards ceremony day. A major power outage hit the city on Saturday morning, lasting a full five hours. The blackout began around 10:15 a. m. local time. It caused quite a stir, especially since the festival's closing ceremony was scheduled for later
