Medicine

14 of the 27 top scorers in Hong Kong’s English Schools Foundation’s International Baccalaureate program plan to study medicine, citing discipline, miso soup, and limited internet access via a Nokia phone as factors in their success. The number of perfect scorers nearly doubled compared to last year.

The article argues against the perception that Generation Z is too soft in medicine, using the example of a young physician who uses modern tools like an iPad instead of traditional methods like clipboards. The author challenges the notion that younger doctors lack professionalism or competence.

Quantum mechanics has evolved from a controversial concept to a foundational element of advanced technologies. Researchers are now expanding its applications in energy, medicine, computing, and cosmic understanding.

Bolivia has deployed troops and bulldozers to reopen roads under a 90-day emergency decree after a 50-day blockade caused critical shortages of food, fuel, and medicine in cities.

A blind Chinese teen, Guo Bin, who lost his sight in an attack at age six, achieved top scores in the national college entrance examination for students with disabilities and plans to study medicine to help others.

India struggles to qualify for the World Cup despite a growing interest in football, and the article also discusses how artificial intelligence may revolutionize medicine and blue-collar work.

Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong have initiated a month-long fundraising campaign to support families impacted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines. Donations collected by the Abra Tingguian Ilocano Society aim to provide urgent supplies like food, drinking water, and medicine, with a target of at least HK$20,000.

China demonstrates all-round dominance in sectors such as batteries, medicine, high-speed trains, and AI. A model of the Hualong One, a Chinese third-generation nuclear reactor, was displayed at the Nuclear Industry China 2026 trade show in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education over new student loan regulations that impose stricter borrowing limits on non-professional postbaccalaureate programs. The lawsuit challenges the department's narrowed definition of 'professional degree,' which excludes fields like nursing and teaching, and argues the changes will reduce funding for state institutions and hinder workforce development.

The article discusses how medicine has neglected mammary glands, affecting mothers who cannot breastfeed. It highlights the lack of attention to this issue and its consequences. This neglect has led to poor advice being given to mothers.

Scientists have discovered a hidden universe of microbes inside coral reefs, each coral species supporting its own specialized microbial partners. These microbes produce a variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in medicine and biotech. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving coral reefs, which face growing threats.

A Harvard study found AI systems outperformed human doctors in emergency medicine triage, diagnosing more accurately in high-pressure hospital scenarios. Researchers described the results as a 'profound change in technology that will reshape medicine.'

NGOs are urging the establishment of a humanitarian corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as rising oil prices and a blockade caused by the US and Israel's war on Iran disrupt the delivery of food, fuel, and medicine to millions in need.

The article discusses how laughter can act as a form of medicine, specifically benefiting gut health. It highlights the positive impact of a good belly laugh on digestive well-being.

Researchers demonstrated that combining quantum computing with AI enhances predictions of complex, chaotic systems by identifying hidden patterns. The method outperformed traditional models with lower memory usage, offering potential advancements in climate science, energy, and medicine.

Dragonflies can detect deep red light and near-infrared wavelengths using a visual protein similar to humans', aiding in mate detection. This discovery could advance medical applications by leveraging their unique molecular mechanism.