After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many countries like the USA, UK, and EU imposed sanctions on wealthy individuals close to Putin. But these rich folks, known as oligarchs, seem to dodge these punishments like pros. How? It's all about the secretive experts who help them hide their money offshore.
Have you ever wondered what role volunteers play in hospitals? They're not just there to hand out magazines or push wheelchairs. Volunteers, especially those who work with older patients, have a big job. They help support patients who might need extra care. This review looked at how hospital volunte
Scientists are working to better plan and track the treatment, control, and eventual elimination of human onchocerciasis in Brazil. They've studied 27 different locations and checked 3, 974 people. By looking at the different infection rates in each area, they've grouped them into four categories. T
Artificial intelligence is making waves in the medical world, but when it comes to kidney health, its use is still in the early stages. One tool, Claude 3 Opus, is trying to change that. Scientists are testing how well this AI can spot kidney problems. It's like having a super-smart helper in the la
Eva Longoria, known for her roles in hits like Only Murders in the Building and Desperate Housewives, has decided to split her time mostly between Spain and Mexico. The shift came after Donald Trump's election win, which she found unsettling. She calls the current political climate in the U. S. "dys
For the past decade, China has been making waves in the scientific community with its significant rise in Science Citation Index (SCI) publications. Taking a closer look at data from the Web of Science's Science Citation Index Expanded (2010-2019), China has indeed taken the front seat, surpassing t
Social inequality often starts with how we judge others. Attractiveness-based bias can play a big role in this. But what can we do to stop this unfairness? Researchers held a contest to find ways to reduce such bias in decisions, like admissions. They tested 30 different strategies across four study
You might think all celebrities love the glamour of Hollywood, but not Eva Longoria. She's said goodbye to California and is now living in Spain and Mexico. Longoria, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives, " is not happy with the political climate in the U. S. She believes a second term for Do
Last week, Malaga, a city in Spain's Andalusia region, experienced a sudden deluge. In just one hour, it received nearly a month's worth of rain. This rapid downpour led to the evacuation of almost 3, 000 people and a thousand homes near the Guadalhorce riverbank. The Spanish meteorological agency,
Ever wondered how you know if you got an answer right? This feeling of confidence is called judgment of confidence (JOC). Initially, scientists thought this process happened in one go, after you try to remember something. But new research says it might be more complicated. Your brain could be splitt
