Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are working on new form of cancer test that may soon be able to save millions of lives by detecting up to five different types of cancer. If successful, the test could simplify the diagnostic process. Currently, different tests are necessary to detect different types of tumors.…
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge is the first black minister elected into the Italian government. This makes Kyenge the first person who was born in the Congo to ever rise to a high-level position in Italian politics. She served as the Minister of Integration between 2013-2014, and now serves as a member of the European Parliament. Although…
As athletes around the world stretched their legs, warmed up their calves, and took their positions, Monday’s competitions were full of fast-paced races and heart-warming wins. Whether fans were rooting for their favorite runner to sail past the hurdles or to sprint towards the winning line at the 400m race, Day 10 was one for…
M-Kopa Brings Solar-Powered TVs to Rural Kenya Several thousand rural Kenyans living off the grid are now welcoming solar-powered televisions into their homes. And if M-Kopa founder and CEO Jesse Moore’s vision of the future comes to pass, several million more people living in rural parts of Africa will be doing the same thing. As…
With the 2016 Rio Olympics in full swing, track and field athletes are running their hearts out trying to win the gold medal. As the 400, 100 and 1500m races are underway, here is a snapshot of who came out on top: A New World Record for Men’s 400m In a race dominated…
In spite of a scary fall, Great Britain’s Mo Farah took the gold once again in the 10,000m event. As a runner, the most important thing to do is to keep up your speed and momentum. One can only imagine that Farah saw his career and Olympic dream flash before his eyes when he…
Refugees have and continue to overcome difficulties that much of the world could not imagine. However, some joy has come to those displaced by tragedy after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected ten athletes to comprise the first Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In fact, the Olympics are being broadcast to a refugee…
Nigeria’s powerful soccer team is on the road to Olympic gold as it prepares for a quarterfinal match against Denmark on Saturday afternoon. However, the world-class players may boycott the game to protest their treatment by Nigerian government officials, including not receiving their full allowances for the Olympics Games. Their quest for gold began several…
Pokémon Go is a gaming sensation unlike any other that mobile platforms have experienced in their short history. A few highly popular games come to mind when thinking about this type of pop-culture pastime, such as Clash of Clans and Candy Crush. While these games were completely blown away by Pokémon Go in just the…
The Brand New Superfood Sometimes it can take a while to come around to new health trends, especially those labeled as “superfoods.” Many people today are still on the fence about kale, or even cold-pressed juices. However, a possible new trend that comes recommended by scientists makes a kale and wheatgrass smoothie sound like…
