Researchers in Spain and Japan tested a broad range of pedestrians in varying group sizes to see whether there were any patterns in their turning behaviors, and what factors influenced them, if any. It turns out that the vast majority of people prefer counterclockwise turning. Most factors, such as culture or gender, made little difference. Only age showed a noticeable but small change, in that younger people followed this pattern more strongly.

This week, researchers reported that GLP-1 medications may influence the biology of aging. Hidden meltwater in deep Antarctic coastal waters has a strong climate impact. And a novel prostate cancer treatment reduced risk of disease progression by half in a clinical trial.

Two years ago, my 92-year-old mother embraced Christ after years of misunderstanding. This spiritual revelation transformed her into an enthusiastic witness for Christ, reflecting God's ability to redeem and save, regardless of one's past or family circumstances. With Christ you are never forsaken.