For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause headaches and jitters[1] in others. That’s why many people reach for a decaffeinated cup instead.
I’m a chemistry professor[2] who has taught lectures on why chemicals dissolve in some liquids but not in others. The processes of...
Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD[1], is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide[2]. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin...
The global information technology outage[1] on July 19, 2024, that paralyzed organizations ranging from airlines[2] to hospitals[3] and even the delivery of uniforms[4] for the Olympic Games represents a growing concern for cybersecurity professionals, businesses and governments.
The outage is emblematic of the way organizational networks, cloud...
In the immediate hours after the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, social media users posted the same videos, images and eyewitness accounts but used them as evidence for different rumors or theories that aligned with their political preferences.
Among the deluge of rumors, one TikTok creator narrated...