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Pink Villa
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
PENTAGON's Yan An takes a hiatus amid benign tumor diagnosis, reveals surgery plans after sudden pain
Yan An is widely known for his work as a member of the K-pop boy group PENTAGON and more recently, as an actor in China. He has announced stepping away from his professional commitments for the time being. The artist disclosed that he has been diagnosed with a benign tumor on his head and will be undergoing surgery next month. The announcement came during a live broadcast with fans. Yan An spoke openly about his health and future plans, sparking a wave of concern and support across his fanbase. Yan An reveals a benign tumor diagnosis during livestream On July 22, during a livestream, Yan An directly addressed fans and explained that he would be putting his current projects on hold. Speaking calmly and candidly, he revealed that doctors had discovered a benign tumor on his head. It had been there for some time but had recently worsened. According to the singer-turned-actor, the tumor had initially caused no major symptoms. However, in recent weeks, its rapid growth began to cause physical discomfort. This unexpected change prompted a medical re-evaluation and led to the urgent decision to undergo surgery in August. Yan An said during the stream, 'The tumor suddenly grew, causing swelling and pain, which led me to finally decide on surgery.' Yan An's surgery plans Yan An shared that he would be shaving his head in preparation for the operation. It's a move that symbolized both acceptance and a practical step ahead of the surgery. He plans to take several weeks off afterwards to fully recover before resuming any work-related activities. Due to this medical necessity, the idol confirmed that he will not be able to continue shooting any dramas or take part in promotional events during this period. He acknowledged that he had delayed the surgery for quite some time due to his busy schedule, including ongoing filming and work obligations. The decision, though difficult, was one he felt had to be made to prioritize his well-being. Yan An reassures fans Despite the seriousness of his condition, Yan An made sure to ease fans' worries during the livestream. He emphasized that the tumor was non-cancerous and treatable, and that the surgery, although necessary, was not life-threatening. 'It's not a serious illness, so I hope you don't worry too much,' he said with a gentle smile, clearly aware of how concerned his supporters might be. The announcement has since led to an outpouring of love and well-wishes on social media. Fans across China, Korea, and beyond expressing their hopes for a successful surgery and smooth recovery.
Mint
30-05-2025
- Science
- Mint
Climate change may make it harder to spot submarines
THE PENTAGON 'does not do climate-change crap", said Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's defence secretary, on March 9th. 'We do training and warfighting." Fair enough. But a new NATO study illustrates how closely the two are linked. A submarine must remain undetected, eluding hydrophones towed by ships, dropped from planes and strung along the seabed. Just how quiet it needs to be depends on the surrounding water's acidity, salinity and temperature. Higher carbon-dioxide levels in the atmosphere change all these things. The gas's mere presence acidifies seawater. Its warming effects alters its temperature, and by melting ice changes the salinity, too. Sources of ambient noise such as winds, waves and whales are all affected. And the changes all differ from place to place. To work out the consequences for submariners, a team led by Andrea Gilli of the NATO Defence College in Rome and Mauro Gilli of ETH Zurich used computer modelling to examine how sound travelled through deep water in the past (from 1970 to 1999) and how climate models suggest it will do so in the future (from 2070 to 2099). The researchers originally published their findings in the Texas National Security Review in 2024. In the North Atlantic, a crucial battleground between Russian subs and NATO sub-hunters—as well as in the area between the first and second island chains in the Western Pacific, just to the east of Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines—detection will become harder. In the Bay of Biscay, off the French coast, a sub that could once be detected from 60km away will be spotted only at 20km. In the Sea of Japan, however, local conditions will make life easier for the hunters. North Korean submarines operating in those waters at a depth of 100m could previously get to within 10km away without detection. In the future, estimate the authors, they could be seen from 45km off. The hypothetical scenario the study considers is based on a worst-case outcome in which nothing has been done to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; a trajectory most scientists now consider unrealistic. All the same, the trends identified in the paper are noteworthy. In recent years there has been much talk of new detection methods making the oceans more transparent. In fact, argue the authors, the seas might become more opaque. Curious about the world? To enjoy our mind-expanding science coverage, sign up to Simply Science, our weekly subscriber-only newsletter.
