Daytime sunshine plays a key role in keeping our bodies’ internal clocks ticking smoothly. When we don’t get enough natural light, these rhythms can become out of sync, and that may raise the chance of serious illnesses like cancer. A large study followed almost 90, 000 adults for nearly nine years,
Americans are spending record amounts on politics this cycle, but they're not happy about two rising players: AI and crypto. Fundraising reports show super PACs tied to these industries flooding races with cash to push their agendas. In some cases, their spending already matches what traditional par
When school bells ring before 8 a. m. , high schoolers are still in their deepest sleep—like adults waking up at 4 a. m. to run marathons. Scientists call this their "body clock shift. " At puberty, teens naturally stay awake later and wake up later too. Yet most schools start when their brains are
The Timberwolves aren’t exactly the favorites in their latest playoff series against the Spurs. In fact, they’re big underdogs—so big that sportsbooks hardly give them a chance to even make the next round. Minnesota is missing two key players, including star Anthony Edwards, who’s still recovering f
In a region of central Ethiopia, many women face harm from their partners. A study set out to test whether talking with partners in community health settings could change how women see and handle this danger. Researchers chose several villages, split them into two groups, and offered one group a pro
The average age of menopause in the United States is about fifty‑two years, but one woman in Austin has set her sights on staying in that stage until sixty. She believes that by slowing the decline of her ovaries, she can keep her health robust for longer and also extend the years in which she could
In many parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, women face a serious risk when their partners turn violent during pregnancy. The danger is not only emotional; it can lead to injuries, serious illnesses, and even death for both mother and unborn child. Researchers have gathered data from many studies to underst
The project starts with rice straw, a waste product that scientists turn into tiny particles. By mixing these particles with zinc and lignin—two natural substances—they create a new material called Zn‑LSF. Next, the team embeds this hybrid into a common plastic known as polyurethane. They test se
Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v
In many U. S. schools, kids get tablets or laptops for class work, a move meant to ready them for a digital future. Yet worries about too much screen use have pushed some districts to rethink this practice. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second‑largest in the country, recently decid
