The COVID-19 pandemic shook up health systems and daily life around the world, but Indonesia felt it especially hard. This study looked at how anxiety and education levels affected the mental health of people who had COVID-19 in Indonesia. It also explored how spiritual intelligence played a role in
Imagine a world where plastic pollution is a thing of the past. It might sound like a dream, but scientists are making it a reality. They've discovered a special mix of bacteria that can break down a common plastic additive called dibutyl phthalate (DBP). This stuff is used to make plastics flexible
Plastic waste is a huge problem that everyone talks about. But, there's more to it than what we can see. Plastics are made with various additives, like plasticisers, to make them useful. When these plastics end up in water, the additives can leak out. This is bad news for aquatic life. Scientists ha
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently making headlines. This space rock is estimated to be between 131 and 295 feet wide. It was spotted by the Gemini South Telescope in Chile on February 7, 2025. The telescope is located high in the Andes mountains. This telescope is a powerful tool for spotting objects i
The world was shocked when news broke that Kim Sae-ron, a talented South Korean actress, had passed away. The cause of her death was revealed to be suicide, according to local police and news agencies. No suicide note was found, leaving many questions unanswered. Kim was just 24 years old when she w
North Carolina is bracing for a winter storm set to hit on Wednesday. The storm is currently over the Western U. S. , with its energy centered over Washington state. This location is important because weather balloons will soon gather data from the storm, which will help refine the forecast. The st
TB is still a big problem in the Western Pacific. The World Health Organization (WHO) made a plan to fight it, called the Western Pacific Regional Framework to End TB. This plan is part of bigger global health goals, like the End TB Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals. The plan has some
In today's world, making transportation greener is a big deal. Governments are pushing for cleaner technologies to cut down on pollution and climate change. But even electric vehicles aren't perfect. They still need to tackle issues like limited range and long charging times. One way to make electri
Academics often face a unique challenge: the constant overlap between their professional and personal lives. This isn't just about balancing work and life; it's about how the very nature of academic work blurs the lines between the two. Unlike typical 9-to-5 jobs, academia often demands irregular ho
Depression is a common issue for people on hemodialysis. It's a big problem that can make life even harder for those already dealing with serious health issues. Exercise has been shown to help with depression in many different groups of people. But what about those on hemodialysis? How much exerc
