In five European countries, a survey was conducted to understand how insomnia affects people's daily lives. The focus was on France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The goal was to see how insomnia impacts both personal and professional aspects of life. It also aimed to explore how pe
Deception detection is a big deal in areas like national security, privacy, and courtrooms. It's tough to tell truth from lies because there are so many factors involved. Traditional lie detectors, or polygraphs, have been around for a while but have issues. They are controversial because of scienti
Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population. This should make it a powerhouse in the global halal market. However, it is not even in the top ten. Why is that? Well, it's a mix of tough global competition and some internal issues. One big problem is that many people in Indonesia don't
Imagine surviving a storm but still feeling its effects years later. That's what many people are experiencing with long COVID. Five years after the initial outbreak, a significant number of people are still dealing with symptoms that just won't quit. They've been to countless doctors and had every t
Federal employees, recently let go due to government downsizing, are exploring political careers. This trend is particularly noticeable among those with probationary status. The recent layoffs have sparked a wave of interest in public office, with many former employees turning to online forums like
Tilapia are tropical fish that live in warm waters. They have special ways to handle changes in their environment. These changes happen because of the seasons. Scientists wanted to understand how tilapia's bodies adapt to these seasonal shifts. They looked at how the fish's metabolism changes throug
Imagine a parasite that thrives in warm, humid conditions. Fasciola spp. is a parasite that causes fasciolosis, a disease that's becoming more common in warmer regions. This study looked at how climate affects the presence of Fasciola spp. in Iran, especially in Gilan province, a known hotspot for t
Imagine feeding pigs a special mix of aspirin and watching them gain more weight than normal. Sounds like a fairy tale, right? Well, hold onto your hats, kids! Believe it or not, a recent study tested a mix called enhanced liquid aspirin (ELA) on young pigs. This isn't your grandma's aspiri
A young woman's journey to sleepy soldier life began with a surprise. She never thought she'd give a Call of Duty game a chance. She was used to hearing boys at school laugh about it, even imagined milk coming out of their noses. She thought these games were not for girls. Not for her. She tho
Suddenly, your usual safe Apps may be hiding a secret. These are not your average app lies, but a serious threat. You might expect to get a nasty surprise when you download something from some obscure website, but this is different. Apple's App Store had an unexpected and unwanted visit from malwar
