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Malaria's Border Struggle: A Tale of Two Islands

May 24, 2025

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a stark contrast exists between two neighboring regions. One side, Indonesian Kalimantan, is making significant strides towards eradicating malaria. The other, Malaysian Borneo, is grappling with a high prevalence of Plasmodium knowlesi infections. This discrepancy

crime

Crime Trends: The Surprising Shift in US Violence

May 24, 2025

The US has seen a dramatic shift in violent crime over the past few years. The pandemic brought a sudden surge in violence, but now, things are looking up. In 2020, murders spiked by about 34 percent, reaching 22, 134 nationwide. Cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore saw record highs in homicides.

health

Patients Spill the Beans on Reporting Side Effects in Cancer Trials

May 23, 2025

Electronic platforms are changing how cancer patients report side effects during clinical trials. This shift is crucial because accurate reporting of adverse events is key to the success of these trials. The patient's voice is becoming more important in the medical world. For the past decade, the

health

The Pill's Early Days: How Did America First Hear About It?

May 23, 2025

The first birth control pill hit the U. S. market in 1960. But, people knew little about it. Newspapers were the main source of information for the average person. The New York Times was one of the most popular newspapers at the time. It published many articles about the pill between 1951 and 19

health

What Do People Think About Sexual Health?

May 22, 2025

People's ideas about sexual health are important. They affect how people take care of their sexual health. This includes how they use health services, react to campaigns, and follow policies. These ideas can also shape public health policies. They influence how people express their sexuality and int

politics

Space Missiles: A Pricey Plan for the Future

May 20, 2025

A big announcement is coming. The President is ready to reveal his vision for a new space missile defense system. This isn't just any system. It's a massive project that could cost a lot of money and take a long time to build. The plan is to put weapons in space that can shoot down incoming missiles

science

How Our Eyes Trick Us: The Müller-Lyer Illusion

May 19, 2025

Visual perception is a fascinating topic in psychology. It explores how our surroundings are interpreted by the brain. One well-known example is the Müller-Lyer illusion. This illusion shows two lines of the same length, but with arrowheads pointing in different directions. Most people see one line

politics

Self-Represented Litigants: The Early Courtroom Experience

May 19, 2025

In the Netherlands, there has been a noticeable shift in how people view the court system. This shift has sparked interest in understanding how individuals who represent themselves in small claims court perceive the fairness of the process. This is especially true in the early stages, where informat

celebrities

Shia LaBeouf's Surprising Look at Cannes

May 19, 2025

Shia LaBeouf made a notable appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. He was there for the photocall of "Slauson Rec" on May 18. The actor looked quite different from his usual self. He wore a simple white t-shirt, a black jacket, and slacks. His hair was neatly slicked back, showing more gray th

celebrities

Bill Belichick's Unexpected Beauty Pageant Appearance

May 14, 2025

Bill Belichick has always been known for his straightforward approach to coaching. He's all about the game, no frills. But lately, he's been stepping out of his comfort zone, diving headfirst into the spotlight. His newfound love for the media and public events is a stark contrast to his former self