Believing in the unbelievable is not new. People have always had ideas that seem strange to others. Think of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and supernatural beliefs. These ideas are everywhere. But why do people believe them? One big reason is experience. Experience plays a huge role in shapin
The FDA is getting a new leader for its drug evaluation center. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping into this crucial role. Meanwhile, the CDC is reviewing the hepatitis B vaccine. This is a big deal because vaccines play a huge role in public health. But not everyone is happy with the FDA's plans. A group
Big changes are happening in the world of crypto. Brad Garlinghouse, the boss of Ripple, thinks Bitcoin could reach $180, 000 by the end of 2026. He shared this idea at a big event called Binance Blockchain Week 2025. Right now, the mood around Bitcoin is a bit down. But Garlinghouse believes this
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
A retired mental health counselor is now facing serious legal trouble. Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting five young patients over many years. These incidents reportedly happened at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago. The charges include multiple counts of criminal se
Cancer is a tricky foe. It has some common traits, but finding shared molecular patterns across different types has been a challenge. Now, with tons of data at hand, researchers are diving deep to uncover these hidden links. A recent study took a big leap. They looked at data from twelve different
Trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing intense facial pain, often hits those with multiple sclerosis (MS) the hardest. This type of pain, known as MS-TN, can be relentless and tough to treat. Among the treatments out there, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) stands out as a promising option. It's a
Brain diseases like Alzheimer's and CTE have something in common: clumps of a protein called tau. These clumps are a big deal in these diseases. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to stop these clumps from forming. One thing they've noticed is that when a specific spot on the tau protein,
Steve Cropper, a legendary guitarist and songwriter, passed away at the age of 84 in Nashville. He was a key figure in the Memphis soul music scene, particularly at Stax Records during the 1960s and 1970s. His wife, Angel Cropper, confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause. Cropper was a me
React, a popular JavaScript library, has a serious security flaw. This flaw is very dangerous. It allows hackers to run harmful code on websites that use React. The flaw is easy to exploit. Experts say that hackers will likely start using it soon. The flaw affects several versions of React. It also
