Satya Nadella, chief executive of Microsoft, which became the second company after Nvidia to attain a $4 trillion valuation. Shares of Microsoft spiked Thursday following blowout quarterly results, lifting the…
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Poverty Isn’t the Key Driver in Family Mental Health Struggles
Key Questions Answered Q: Does poverty amplify mental health problems between parents and children?A: The study found no evidence that poverty strengthens the relationship between parental distress and child mental…
Function behind mysterious variants for gene linked to colon cancer identified
Graphical abstract Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.07.005 Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk…
World court opens door to lawsuits over inadequate climate finance
Developed countries could be sued for failing to provide sufficient climate finance, after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled last week that, under the Paris Agreement, levels of public…
Renault profits slump as competition intensifies
Renault has hit a rough patch as it reckons with its stake in trouble partner Nissan and a sluggish European market. French automaker Renault said Thursday that the tough retail…
Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes
The potato came from a surprising mashup. Spuds are a basic, delicious food for millions worldwide, yet their origin and evolution have long been a scientific mystery. Not anymore, scientists…
Venus reaches its highest point in the eastern pre-dawn sky on Aug. 1 — Here’s how to see it
Venus will reach its highest altitude in the morning sky on Aug. 1 while shining close to Jupiter in the ‘hand’ of the constellation Orion. Stargazers in the U.S. will…
A new look inside the BTZ black hole
When space becomes time: A new look inside the BTZ black hole. Credit: Elsevier Exploring the BTZ black hole in (2+1)-dimensional gravity took me down a fascinating rabbit hole, connecting…
Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for years – maybe…
