Ever wondered which part of a silver carp tastes best and is suited for which cooking method? A study dug deep into this question. The researchers checked out different muscle segments of the silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) under various cooking methods. They wanted to find out how the tas
Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo
Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t
Ever wondered how growing and selling crops can help make life better for folks in rural Ethiopia? Well, it turns out, it can make a big difference! Let's dive into a study that looked at how crop commercialization is affecting poverty in these areas. Researchers explored whether selling crops, like
You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic
You know how important it is for stroke patients to stay active, right? So, researchers decided to test out the Active Style Pro HJA-750C (ASP). This gadget is supposed to measure how much energy patients burn while walking and doing reaching tasks. They used something called a respiratory gas analy
Imagine a scientist who spends their career studying human perception and memory, then turns their attention to UFOs and alien abductions. That's what Don Donderi, a psychology professor from McGill University, did. He's been curious about UFOs since he was a kid and has even consulted on high-profi
In a striking move, CNN recently revealed plans to lay off around 200 employees, largely from their TV division. This shift is part of a broader strategy to transition more heavily into digital operations. CEO Mark Thompson, formerly at The New York Times and BBC, is behind this change. He's been ta
Davos, Switzerland, is where the yearly World Economic Forum happens, bringing together bigshots from international institutions, progressive leaders, and major banks. This year, the spotlight wasn't on the usual suspects. Instead, it was on a certain real-estate tycoon-turned-president from Queens,
A former NYPD sergeant has been convicted for punching a man multiple times during a 911 call. Christian Zapata, 37, was found guilty of attempted assault but won't serve any additional jail time. The incident happened in December 2022 when Zapata allegedly punched Jerome Collins, who had asked offi
