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A Billionaire's Deep-Sea Mission: Saving Science One Discovery at a Time

September 18, 2025

In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise

technology

OpenAI's Advisory Board Pushes for Stronger Public Involvement in AI Development

July 19, 2025

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is facing some big questions about its future. A group of advisors recently said that OpenAI should stay under nonprofit control. They believe AI is too important to be left to just corporations or governments. The advisors think a nonprofit structure allows for m

science

Shining a Light on Halogenated Silanes: How Atoms Change Glow

July 18, 2025

Luminescence, or the ability to glow, isn't just for fireflies and light bulbs. It's also happening in some special chemicals called halogenated silanes. Scientists took a close look at five of these chemicals: HT, CT, IT, CS, and FS. They wanted to see how different halogens (like chlorine and iodi

health

Affordable Medicine: How Biosimilars Are Changing Health Care in Latin America

July 12, 2025

Health care in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is facing a big challenge. Many people need treatments for serious illnesses like cancer or autoimmune diseases. But these medicines are expensive. This leaves many patients without the care they need. Enter biosimilars. These are like generic ve

health

How Well Does MRI Spot Knee Cartilage Damage Compared to a Special CT Scan?

July 6, 2025

Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to

crime

A Violent Night in Philadelphia: 11 Shot at a Bar

July 5, 2025

Early Saturday morning, a peaceful Fourth of July celebration turned into a nightmare in Philadelphia. At around 4am, gunfire erupted at 7 Elements bar, leaving 11 people injured. The bar, located on the second floor of a shopping center, was closed by the time police arrived. They had to force thei

health

Food Choices and Health in Rural China

July 5, 2025

Rural areas in China are facing a growing problem. More people are dealing with weight issues and other health problems linked to what they eat. But why is this happening? One big question is how the kinds of food available in these areas might be influencing people's health. Dietary habits in rura

lifestyle

What's Open and Shut on July 4th, 2025?

July 4, 2025

July 4th, 2025, is a big deal in the U. S. It's the day Americans celebrate their independence with big parties, fireworks, and lots of food. But before you rush out, know that many places will be closed. It's a federal holiday, so government offices, banks, and some shops won't be open. Plan ahead

health

A Life Dedicated to Drug Safety

July 2, 2025

Ronald Meyboom was a man who spent his life making sure medicines were safe. He worked in a field called pharmacovigilance. This means he kept an eye on drugs to make sure they did not cause harm. His work was important because it helped people use medicines safely. He was born and raised in the Ne

politics

Venice Protests: Wealth and Weddings Under Scrutiny

July 2, 2025

Venice recently saw a mix of celebration and protest as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez celebrated their wedding. While the couple enjoyed their lavish event, a few hundred protesters gathered to voice their discontent. Their main message? They wanted Bezos to leave their city. The protesters chanted