Imagine a disease that causes a high fever and messes with your blood clots. This is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). It's a new infectious disease that's been popping up in Asia. Researchers have been digging through studies to understand it better. They found that SFTS
Cybergrooming is a serious issue that involves adults targeting young people online. A deep dive into research shows that these individuals, often called ICOs, are mostly men in their early 30s. They have few or no prior convictions, but many have mental health issues. This makes it tough to spot th
Autism and psychopathy are two complex conditions that often intersect in surprising ways. This study dug deep into the minds of autistic adults in psychiatric wards. The researchers wanted to see if a specific tool, the Psychopathy Checklist-Short Version (PCL:SV), could reliably measure psychopath
Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a silent crisis. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a major threat to public health. Everyone is talking about how to change the behavior of doctors and patients. They also discuss improving the pipeline for new medicines. But few people are looking at th
Breast milk is often called the perfect food for babies. But what makes it so special? Recent studies have shed light on the amazing compounds found in human milk that boost a baby's health. These compounds, known as bioactive, have short and long-term effects on a baby's well-being. Let's dive int
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays couldn't agree on a contract extension before the deadline. Guerrero Jr. has made it clear he won't negotiate during the season, so he'll be a free agent next offseason. This means he'll be entering the final year of his current contract. Guerrero Jr. mentione
You know how scientists are always trying to fight cancer? Well, they've been using tiny particles called nanoparticles as a way to deliver medicine or boost the immune system. These nanoparticles can be tricky, though, because they interact with our immune cells in complex ways. To make sure these
Imagine a world where your clothes can monitor your health and movements without needing a power source. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, scientists have taken a big step towards making this a reality. They've created a new type of flexible pressure sensor that doesn't need external power.
Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist, finally walked out of a Florida prison. This happened after President Joe Biden decided to shorten his life sentence. Peltier had been in prison for nearly 50 years. Many Native Americans see his imprisonment as a symbol of unfair treatment. They believe
A massive asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, has caught the attention of scientists worldwide. This space rock, estimated to be between 130 to 300 feet wide, has a 2. 3% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. This probability is nearly double what it was when first detected. The asteroid's pot
