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CT scans use ionizing radiation to create cross-sectional images of the body, providing more detail than X-rays. kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption kckate16/iStockphoto/Getty Images CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases and injuries, such as aneurysms and blood clots leading to stroke. But the radiation emitted by this essential diagnostic tool may cause more harm than previously known and could eventually be responsible for roughly 5% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. in a single year, a new study finds. “Medical imaging has potential benefits,” said radiologist Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, an epidemiology professor…

In this article, we’ll explore the behind-the-scenes process of how Waaark brought 24/7 Artists’ new product launch landing page to life. See how creative vision, design, and development came together to shape the final result. Brief 24/7 Artists reached out after discovering our work on AW Portfolio. They came to us with a clear challenge: help them break through a creative deadlock and redesign their site to support an upcoming product launch—on a tight deadline. At Waaark, having time to think, breathe, and work at our own pace is key. We typically avoid last-minute projects, but this one felt like…

Astronomers have discovered the most distant and thus earliest spiral galaxy ever seen, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This “twin” of the Milky Way existed just 1 billion years after the Big Bang, challenging our theories of galactic evolution.Previously, it was believed that galaxies like ours would take billions of years to form distinct features like spiral arms, vast star-forming disks, and central bulges of densely packed stars. Yet, rather than being the expected chaotic galactic blob, those well-ordered features appear to be present in this galaxy, which is so distant that its light has taken 12.8 billion…

The Milwaukee Bucks are getting healthier as the playoffs draw nearer. Damian Lillard is out to start the playoffs, but the Bucks should have Jericho Sims back for Game 1 against the Pacers on Saturday. Sims has been out since injuring his thumb on March 16. However, Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers said he thinks the backup center will be ready to play when the playoffs start this weekend. “Yes. I think so, pretty sure of that,” Rivers said of Sims’ being active against Indiana. In 14 games after being acquired at the trade deadline, Sims averaged 2.4 points and 4.9…

Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed the text of a legally binding treaty designed to better tackle future pandemics.The pact is meant to avoid the disorganisation and competition for resources seen during the Covid-19 outbreak.Key elements include the rapid sharing of data about new diseases, to ensure scientists and pharmaceutical companies can work more quickly to develop treatments and vaccines.For the first time, the WHO itself will also have an overview of global supply chains for masks, medical gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE).WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the deal as “a significant…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK’s highest court has ruled that the definition of a “woman” in equality legislation refers to someone who is born biologically female, in a blow to campaigners for the rights of transgender people.The Supreme Court found in a unanimous decision that the meaning of “woman” in anti-discrimination law did not extend to a trans woman with a gender recognition certificate.The closely watched decision on Wednesday was welcomed by groups who campaign for the primacy of sex-based rights but prompted concerns that…

Netflix Spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again” follow. “Daredevil: Born Again” season 1 ended on a downer note for Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox). His greatest enemy, Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), is no longer just the mayor of New York City, he’s the Big Apple’s dictator. With martial law and an Anti-Vigilante Task Force on his side, Fisk outmatches Daredevil more than ever before. To take him down, Matt tells Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) they’ll need an army. Advertisement What could that army look like? At the episode’s end, Matt…

At the grand celebration of the KPC BALL 2025: Celebration of Breakthroughs and Success, one of the evening’s most moving moments came when Zephaniah “Khalid” Mesa took the stage. Held at the prestigious Okada Manila in honor of KPC’s 5th anniversary, the event paid tribute to the Top 100 Importers whose breakthroughs drive the country’s economic growth. But beyond accolades and milestones, the night became a testament to purpose-led leadership. Mr. Mesa, the visionary behind thriving ventures such as Zion Philippines, Pablings Barbershop, and Hope Urban Villa, Inc., offered more than just a success story — he shared his vision…

The US Treasury Department was initially alone in providing the court a timeline of the messages that it was able to retrieve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had received a preservation memo on March 26, his acting general counsel said, as well as advice regarding his fundamental duty to preserve records. Resultingly, “images were taken from the phones of Secretary Bessent and Mr. [Daniel] Katz,” Bessent’s chief of staff. The messages begin at 1:48 pm EST on March 15, 2025.”The Atlantic article was about a chat that took place the 11th through the 15th,” Anthony says, “so pretty much everything was…