You might think of breast cancer as just one disease, but it's actually a mix of different conditions. Each type is influenced by a web of genes. Scientists have already found some vital genes, like BRCA1 and BRCA2. These have a big impact on who gets breast cancer. But there are also 19 other genes
Have you ever thought about what makes a good nurse? Besides medical skills, understanding different cultures is crucial. As people move around the world, nurses need to adapt to various customs and beliefs. This study looked at Vietnamese undergraduate nursing students and how well they grasp cultu
On November 22, Mark Withers, a beloved actor known for his roles in popular shows like Dynasty and Stranger Things, passed away at the age of 77. His daughter, Jessie Withers, confirmed the sad news, sharing that her father had been bravely battling pancreatic cancer. "He handled his illness with t
You might be wondering why some babies who are small for their gestational age (SGA) have different brain development by the time they're five years old. Researchers looked into this by studying a bunch of SGA kids from a U. S. study done between 2001 and 2007. They found that SGA kids who were born
Have you ever wondered why divorce rates aren't the same all over the world? This isn't a simple question to answer, as various factors come into play. Researchers have been looking into this using data from the United Nations since 1948. One model they used was Bouchaud's, which helps explain how t
Imagine a time machine for sports fans! Recently, Celtics legend Paul Pierce sparked a fun debate, claiming his 2008 team would outplay the current champs. So, let's compare some iconic Boston teams across different eras. First, the 2008 Celtics. With Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, they
Tesla's Optimus robot has faced skepticism, but Wall Street analysts are starting to see its potential. John Murphy from Bank of America (BofA) recently increased Tesla's stock price target to $400, recognizing Optimus as a real and promising project. Currently, Optimus helps sort Tesla's 4680 cells
Why do some young people take their own lives, while others meet violent ends? Researchers set out to find the common threads and differences between suicide and sudden violent death (SVD) among youth aged 10-25. They looked at 63 cases of suicide and 62 cases of SVD, comparing these to 104 control
Imagine turning something as harmful as carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into useful chemicals. That's what CO 2 electroreduction is all about! This process isn't just good for the environment; it can also make some valuable products. Scientists have been working hard to make this process better by desig
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a tricky skin condition that's heavily influenced by environmental factors. It's not just one thing causing it—there's a mix of intrinsic and extrinsic factors at play. While we've talked a lot about environmental exposure on a broader scale, we don't
