In Pittsburgh, a unique kind of holiday cheer filled the air. Instead of carols, there were picket signs. Instead of holiday shoppers, there were striking Starbucks workers. About 200 workers from 10 coffee shops across the city walked off the job, demanding a union contract. They sang a twist on "W
Imagine you're looking at a tiny world where atoms dance and interact in complex ways. These noncovalent interactions are crucial in many physical, chemical, and biological processes. While quantum mechanics (QM) can describe these interactions accurately, it's not practical for large systems or lon
Biliary tract cancer, or BTC, starts in the bile ducts inside the liver (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), the main ducts near the liver (extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma), or the gallbladder (gallbladder cancer). Because symptoms are often vague and there are no routine screenings, most patients don
Imagine you're a person with diabetes (PWD) in France. You're using one of those insulin delivery systems (IDS) to manage your health. You might be using something like multiple daily injections, or maybe you've got a tubeless pump, a tubed pump, or even a hybrid closed loop system. Now, let's talk
Ever wondered how fires change the nutrients in the soil? This study took a deep dive into how fire ash from different environments, like forests and grasslands, affects key nutrients like phosphorus, calcium, and potassium. Using special tools like X-ray absorption spectroscopy, scientists found ou
Plant diseases can be a real problem for farmers. Traditional chemicals often don't work well and can harm the environment. Scientists have been looking for better ways to protect plants. One interesting solution is using tiny light-absorbing structures called photosensitizers. These little helpers
Imagine if you could make sense of a thousand crime interviews without having to type them out. That's the dream for law enforcement agencies around the world. Recently, research has been exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make this a reality. Automatic Speech Recognition, or ASR,
China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou
Did you know that the support teens get from adults in their organized activities can make a big difference in how they feel about themselves? A study tracked over 200 teens for six years to see how relationships with adults in sports and other activities changed over time and affected their mental
In Bethlehem, the town where Jesus is believed to have been born, Christmas was quieter than usual this year. The streets were empty, the festive lights were missing, and the usual crowd of tourists was nowhere to be seen. A war in nearby Gaza cast a long shadow over the holiday. Bethlehem's mayor,
