Ever wondered how Norway prepares for a nuclear emergency? Numerical models are a big help! They quickly predict where radioactive particles might go, so officials can take the right emergency actions. These models also help understand how these particles move in air and water. But there are lots of
You might think the music industry is all about youth, but there's a group of unsung heroes who are proving that age is just a number. We're talking about roadies, those hardworking folks who make sure the show goes on smoothly. Surprisingly, many of them are in their 60s and 70s! They've been aroun
In October 2018, Canada made a big change by legalizing cannabis for recreational use. Most studies so far have looked at the effects of this legalization using snapshots of data collected at one point in time. But what if we could follow the same people over time to see how their cannabis use chang
Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C
Have you ever wondered how vital X-rays, or radiographs, are in root canal treatments? This study took a peek at dental students' use of X-rays during root canal procedures. They looked at two types of X-rays: working length (WL) and master cone (MC) radiographs. These X-rays help dentists see the r
If you thought only a few members of Congress are dipping their toes into the cryptocurrency market, think again. In recent months, some lawmakers have been quietly buying and selling digital assets. This raises a big question: should members of Congress trade cryptocurrencies when they might be inv
As we celebrate 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization, the quest to wipe out polio faces a big challenge – ensuring enough polio vaccines are available. Recent decades have seen great progress, but vaccine supply issues could reverse these gains. This examination, in line with the Immun
Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) light can be a powerful tool in fighting viruses? Scientists have been exploring different wavelengths of UV-C light to find safer and more environmentally friendly ways to prevent viral infections. For example, far-UV-C radiation with a wavelength of 233 nm can ki
Do Kwon, a South Korean entrepreneur known for his cryptocurrency ventures, has been sent to the United States from Montenegro. The move happened after Montenegro's justice ministry agreed to a US extradition request but rejected one from South Korea. Kwon is the founder of Terraform Labs in Singapo
Did you know the Sun impacts life on Earth in a big way? It drives weather, ocean currents, and even how well our crops grow. But we've only been keeping track of sunspots for about 400 years. So, how do we understand solar changes from way back? Scientists turned to something unexpected: tree rings
