Ever wondered why healthcare costs keep going up? One big reason is something called Baumol's cost disease. This idea, first talked about in 1967, explains how costs in certain sectors, like healthcare, rise faster than in others. This is because these sectors don't see the same productivity boosts
Severe acute malnutrition is a big problem for kids under five in Ethiopia. It's a major cause of sickness and death. But how long does it take for kids to get better? And what helps them recover faster? Researchers looked into this by studying kids aged 6 to 59 months who were treated for severe a
The Finnish military has a problem. It's not about the soldiers' fitness or their combat skills. It's about their ears. Soldiers in training are at risk of sudden hearing damage. This isn't from small guns. It's from the big ones. The ones that make a huge bang. Even with extra safety steps, these l
Imagine seeing a plane flip over on the runway and burst into flames. It's a miracle anyone survived, right? Well, believe it or not, 80 people walked away from a recent plane crash in Toronto with only minor injuries. This isn't just luck. Modern planes are designed to be super safe. For s
Largemouth bass, a big deal in North America's freshwater fishing and dining scenes, need the right temperatures to thrive, especially when they're just little larvae. This is important for fish farms that use special systems to raise these fish. Picture this: baby bass in a controlled envi
First, let's talk about the liver. It's a pretty important organ, right? It helps filter out toxins and keeps our bodies running smoothly. But sometimes, it can get damaged. This can happen due to things like carbon tetrachloride, a nasty chemical that can cause serious liver injury. Enter Kehuang c
Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarctions (AMI), often lead to heart failure (HF). For years, doctors have used ACE inhibitors to help manage HF. These drugs target the RAAS system, which plays a big role in blood pressure and fluid balance. Recently, a new drug called sacubitril/valsartan (S/V
Photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) are known for their ability to clean up aquaculture waters by breaking down harmful substances like ammonia and nitrite. But here's a surprising twist: these bacteria can also tackle a much tougher challenge. They can degrade stubborn pharmaceutical residues, such as ci
Imagine this: scientists discovered a neat trick to make zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films super responsive to light. They did it by mixing in something called electron cyclotron wave resonance (ECWR) plasma during the film-making process. The secret sauce? Tweaking the ECWR power. The magic number t
Indoor court-based team sports are tough. They demand a lot from athletes. Unlike outdoor sports, these indoor games have smaller fields, harder surfaces, and more frequent matches. This makes the fatigue response different. It's important to study this separately. Researchers dug through l
