A popular magic effect is drawing attention for how convincingly it appears to influence someone’s thoughts. The trick relies on subtle psychological cues rather than force or suggestion. As the ...

Do you catch yourself opening Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts for a few minutes, only to realise much later that you are still scrolling? As short-form video platforms increasingly shape daily ...

Since 2023, a significant portion of the Philippines’ climate-tagged flood control budget has been exposed to alleged misappropriation, with losses potentially exceeding US$ 19 billion. In 2025 alone, ...

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. This discipline includes fundamental research on the biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, ...

Alexa Plus has introduced AI-powered features that go beyond basic tasks like timers and music. Even if you prefer standard commands, the assistant has many capabilities on Echo speakers and phones ...

Dengue virus infections can result in a range of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic infection to dengue fever (DF) and the severe disease dengue haemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome ...

Drinking water may slightly boost calorie burning and reduce hunger when you drink it before meals, but study results are mixed and limited. Replacing sugary drinks with water can lower daily calorie ...

As Moscow bureau chief, Guy runs coverage of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Before Moscow, Guy ran Brexit coverage as London bureau chief (2012-2022). On the night of Brexit, his ...