A new study from The Lancet Psychiatry has uncovered some deeply troubling effects of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ individuals in the U.S. It shows that people who go through this type of practice, especially when it targets both their sexual orientation and gender identity, face a much higher risk of mental health problems, including depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Let’s break down what this means in simpler terms.

What is Conversion Therapy?

Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, often called the “doomsday glacier,” is showing signs of a worrying future. After six years of research, scientists are sounding the alarm: this massive glacier is on a path toward collapse, and if it goes, it could raise sea levels dramatically across the globe.

Let’s break down what’s happening and why it matters to all of us.

A Glacier the Size of a Country

A new kind of wind turbine has landed on the roof of BMW’s MINI plant in Oxford, UK—and it’s turning heads without actually turning at all. Unlike traditional turbines with big spinning blades, these ones from Houston-based Aeromine Technologies don’t move. They just sit still, quietly generating energy, and they’re designed to work alongside solar panels to create a clean, powerful energy system.

Researchers at Oxford University have developed an exciting new type of solar panel that’s so thin and flexible, it can be printed onto almost any surface – from clothing to backpacks, even cars. This breakthrough solar technology is not only lightweight and versatile but also just as efficient as traditional solar panels.

Xiaomi has taken a big leap in tech innovation with its new fully automated "smart factory" in Beijing. This high-tech facility, which measures a massive 80,000 square meters, is designed to make over 10 million smartphones each year, with no human workers on the production lines. The factory runs 24/7, producing Xiaomi’s latest foldable phones, like the MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip, at a speed of one phone every three seconds.

A new discovery in the fight against ocean plastic pollution has scientists buzzing. Researchers have found a plastic-eating fungus living in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, helping to break down plastic waste in the ocean. This exciting find could lead to more effective ways to tackle the growing plastic problem.

A major breakthrough in nuclear reactor construction is set to speed up the building of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Sheffield Forgemasters, a company based in the UK, has developed a new welding technique that can complete a full-size nuclear reactor vessel in less than a day—something that would normally take over a year. This could change the future of nuclear power in a big way.

In a big step for healthcare tech, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cleared a new handheld device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors spot skin cancer. The gadget, developed by Miami-based company DermaSensor, could make early detection faster, easier, and more accurate.

In a major step forward for mental health research, scientists have identified five key chemicals in the blood that may help predict who is at risk of suicidal thoughts. This discovery could lead to better, more personalized treatment for people with depression—especially those who haven’t responded to traditional therapies.

Imagine building a wind turbine on land, floating it out to sea, and simply anchoring it in place—no heavy cranes, no giant ships, and no complicated setups. That’s exactly what a company called T-Omega Wind is working on with its brand-new floating wind turbine shaped like a pyramid.

And now, after testing it in wave tanks, they’ve officially launched their first real-world prototype.