A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There"s little help, and some people are chained
A synthetic drug ravages youth in Sierra Leone. There"s little help, and some people are chained.....»»
Alleged affair wasn’t first police chief scandal in Fresno. A drug bust, lost explosives, more
Alleged affair wasn’t first police chief scandal in Fresno. A drug bust, lost explosives, more.....»»
It’s a showdown with Sabretooth in latest Deadpool and Wolverine trailer
"People have waited decades for this fight. It's not gonna be easy." Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman star in Deadpool and Wolverine. It's safe to say that Marvel Studios' Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the most hotly anticipated re.....»»
Stigma against benefits has made devastating poverty acceptable in Britain
Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (1 in 5) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing......»»
How Older People Can Stay Safe from Fraud and Scams
Older people are increasingly becoming the targets of fraudsters. Here’s how to stay safe and what to do if you think you’ve been scammed.....»»
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown.....»»
Alleged affair wasn’t first Fresno police chief scandal. A drug bust, lost explosives, more
Alleged affair wasn’t first Fresno police chief scandal. A drug bust, lost explosives, more.....»»
Indian regulator says 36% of inspected drug-making units had to be shut
Indian regulator says 36% of inspected drug-making units had to be shut.....»»
Big Pharma’s fight against drug price reforms takes weird, desperate turn
PhRMA claims price negotiations raise costs and that drug patents lower them. Enlarge / Stephen Ubl, president and chief executive officer of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), speaks during a Bloomber.....»»
Simulating blood flow dynamics for improved nanoparticle drug delivery
Despite gaining a bad rap in mainstream media in recent years, nanoparticles have been successfully used for decades in targeted drug delivery systems. Drug molecules can be encapsulated within biodegradable nanoparticles to be delivered to specific.....»»
Researchers propose a new, holistic way to teach synthetic biology
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of "cooks in the kitchen," which has both helped it flourish and made it unusually difficult to create a cohesive, consistent curriculum for students at every level of stu.....»»
We date and marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds
In good news for our egos, both men and women were pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, according to a new study. Couples also tended to be well-matched on their attractiveness, suggesting that we largely date and marry people.....»»
You think your 401(k) looks bad? These people are doing worse — don’t be one of them.
You think your 401(k) looks bad? These people are doing worse — don’t be one of them......»»
2024"s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record
Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety......»»
Synthetic psychedelic found in candies linked to seizures, intubation
Cases grow to 39, including 23 hospitalizations, across 20 states. Enlarge / A Diamond Shruumz chocolate bar, which comes in a variety of flavors. (credit: diamondshruumz.com) The US Food and Drug Administration has iden.....»»
Steam will finally let you record your gameplay, even on Steam Deck
A Game Recording Beta is now live on Steam. It lets people record gameplay footage in the background and then replay, edit, and export it for others to see......»»
Learning from Great Tits" Urban Adaptability
One of Europe’s most common birds, the great tit, show an amazing adaptability to human-made habitats. There seem no limits for this species when it comes inventing new ways of acquiring food from people.....»»
How to Stay Safe during Lightning Storms
Each year in the U.S. lightning strikes 37 million times and kills 21 people on average. Here’s how to stay safe during lightning storms.....»»
Book Review: Why People Collect Trees and You Should, Too
A new book about tree collectors shows how arboreal curation is an outlet for art and activism.....»»
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
Volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety, researchers are beginning to learn.....»»
People Who Are Fat and Healthy May Hold Keys to Understanding Obesity
“Heavy and healthy” can be a rare or common condition. But either way it may signal that some excess weight is just fine.....»»