The California sober trend is gaining traction, where people are choosing cannabis over alcohol. They believe this switch is healthier and might prevent them from using stronger drugs like opioids or meth. A recent study found that cannabis users did drink less alcohol and felt less urge to drink. H
In 2025, University of Utah Health made a big leap in research funding. They got over $531 million, which is a huge deal. This money helps them do important research, train future scientists, and make a difference in health care. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) gave them the most money, ove
Singapore's A*STAR and Canada's Xanadu have joined forces to push quantum technology forward. They've signed a deal to work together on several projects, like making quantum computers more accurate and creating better quantum light sources. This isn't their first time collaborating, but now they're
Nurses are the backbone of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the biggest employer of nurses in the U. S. With over 120, 000 nurses caring for more than 9 million veterans, their role is huge. But there's a catch: not enough research has been done to make nursing care even better within the V
Carina Hong, a 24-year-old Stanford graduate, has managed to attract some of the brightest AI researchers from major tech companies to her startup, Axiom Math. This company is on a mission to build an AI mathematician, aiming to solve complex math problems that have puzzled experts for years. In Sep
Social media is a powerful tool. It can spread ideas fast. But it can also spread lies. Lies about health can be dangerous. They can make people sick. They can even stop people from getting help. This is a big problem. People need to know the truth. But how? Researchers looked into this. They wante
A recent Hubble image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has left scientists baffled. The picture, taken on November 30, 2025, shows something unusual. The object has a smooth, round glow. But there's more. A long, thin extension points directly toward the Sun. This is not normal for comets. Comet
A wealthy Russian businessman, Dmitry Rybolovlev, faced a tough loss in court. He had tried to avoid paying a huge sum to a U. S. venture capital firm. This firm supports startups working on life-saving treatments. The judge said no, his family trust must pay up. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormi
In 2025, Google's top entertainment searches were dominated by streaming powerhouses Netflix and Apple. This shift highlights how streaming services are changing how people find and watch movies and TV shows. Netflix had a strong year, especially with its animated film "KPop Demon Hunters. " This m
In 2025, Google's search trends painted a vivid picture of what captivated the United States. Topping the list was Charlie Kirk, the late media figure and founder of Turning Point USA, whose assassination sparked widespread interest. Close behind was "KPop Demon Hunters, " a Netflix animated film th
