Sea urchins are often enjoyed fresh, but what happens when they're left at room temperature? Scientists decided to find out by studying two types of sea urchins, Strongylocentrotus nudus and Strongylocentrotus intermedius. They kept them at a cozy 25°C (that's about 77°F) with some humidity for 48 h
Money troubles can really mess with your mind and body. A recent study dug into how financial struggles might link depression and gum disease. It's not just about feeling down; it's about how life's tough spots can hurt your health in unexpected ways. The study looked at data from a big health surv
At a recent event, Melania Trump received a Patriot of the Year Award. The audience, mostly made up of Trump supporters, seemed confused by her speech. She talked about breaking rules and being original. But many people didn't understand what she meant. This made some people laugh nervously. Melani
Bayesian statistics is a powerful tool for making sense of data. It helps us understand the uncertainty around our estimates. But what happens when our models are not perfect? This is called model misspecification. In such cases, Bayesian posteriors may not accurately reflect the true uncertainty. M
Germany's top leaders are now pushing for a new kind of loyalty to European products. They want to protect their steel industry from tough competition. This is a big shift from their usual stance on free trade. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil recently met with steel pr
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
Prince William is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a three-day visit focused on environmental issues. He's not just there to see the sights. He's also announcing the winners of his Earthshot Prize. This award celebrates people who are working on solutions to climate change. William has been busy. He'
Zohran Mamdani, the newest mayor of New York City, has a lot on his plate. He's a young guy, just 34, and he's got big ideas. But he's got to wait until January 1st to start making changes. That might seem like a long time, but some of the problems in NYC can't wait. One of the biggest challenges M
In Brazil, a recent police operation in Rio de Janeiro has sparked outrage and calls for an independent investigation. The raid, which took place on October 28, resulted in the deaths of 121 people, including four police officers. The operation targeted the Comando Vermelho gang, a powerful criminal
The gaming world is buzzing with early thoughts on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. This game is the latest in the Hyrule Warriors series and dives into the story of Ganondorf's attack, which was hinted at in Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo has confirmed that this story is part of the official Z
