Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells
Growing up, it can be tough to figure out if you will reach the height of your dreams. Some people believe that supplements can boost their height. But they might not understand that genes play a huge role in how tall we grow. Genes don't decide everything, though. Your environment, diet, exercise,
Quitting tobacco is a complex journey. Smoking, vaping, and using heated tobacco products create three main types of users: single, dual, and triple. We need to look closer at these three groups. It is not easy to quit smoking. A recent survey involved over a thousand Korean adults who us
Picture this: a condition that's as serious, as you can have it - and, cruel too, since it threatens the lives of many, puts a strain on health care systems. Chronic heart failure is the name of the misery. Machine learning is not an easy thing to try to explain, but the term Machine Le
Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain
Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts and floods happen more often and with greater force. This is a big problem, especially in Africa. Africa is super vulnerable to these changes. It's also where a lot of the world's young children die. This is why scientists have been l
Eating well is one of the top ways to keep our bodies healthy and working properly, but do you know how what you eat affects the health of your kidneys? Anything from straining too complicated digestive matter but also waste from the infections, viruses, and substance from what you eat. Chose well
It is popular knowledge that Studio Ghibli films have always been praised for their excellent voice acting. Both the original Japanese and English dubs have actors who bring characters to life with their performance. These films have a hidden treasure of Hollywood celebrities lending their iconic
Dentists hold a unique position in public health. Due to their regular interaction with patients, they have the opportunity to spot signs of health issues beyond the teeth. Drug use, including psychoactive substances, can have some serious effects on the mouth. Dentists might be the first to notice
Climate change is making our planet hotter, and this isn't just a problem for polar bears, it's a big deal for kids too. Kids aged 9-10 might seem tough, but their brains are still growing. Extreme heat can mess with how well they think and learn. Imagine a kid trying to solve a math proble
