Two North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces haven’t shown any interest in defecting to South Korea, according to South Korea's spy agency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to return the soldiers to North Korea if their leader, Kim Jong Un, agre
In the South, the ice and snow from a recent winter storm have started to melt away. Duke Energy reports that electricity has been restored in parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. These areas had lost power for several days due to the storm. In Atlanta, flight schedules are returning to norma
Bitcoin ETFs are celebrating their first birthday, and it's been quite a ride! With over $113 billion invested, these funds are breaking records. But what comes next? Experts believe the one-year mark could bring some selling pressure. Investors might cash out to avoid long-term capital gains and re
Digital health interventions have been around for a quarter of a century, aiming to encourage better health habits and outcomes. But has anyone really taken a close look at how they've evolved? Not until now. These tools have come a long way, from simple reminders to sophisticated monitoring systems
You might think that recycling more or going vegan can save the planet, but the truth is, it's not that simple. Individual actions like these have a tiny impact compared to big systemic changes. For instance, even if everyone in the U. S. went vegan, it would only cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.
Graphene-based supercapacitors are impressive in storing energy. But understanding how ions interact at the nanoscale with graphene is still puzzling scientists. To solve this, researchers used two types of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), one with no substrate (SF-GFETs) and another with
Have you ever thought about how focusing works when it comes to kids with autism? Scientists had an interesting experiment where they split 24 children, aged 6 to 8, into two groups. One group was instructed to pay attention to their movements, while the other group looked at the things around them.
The University of South Carolina is marking a big milestone this school year—it's the 50th anniversary of women's varsity sports! The university threw a special celebration to honor the female student-athletes who have made a mark on Gamecock Athletics. On Sunday, over 250 former athletes, represent
Have you ever wondered how the food you eat affects your mood, weight, and sleep? If you're making New Year's resolutions, maybe you're thinking about changing your diet to boost your health. U. S. News & World Report has made this easier by ranking the healthiest diets every year. In their report,
In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,
