When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, not all medical students think alike. Their views can be shaped by various factors, including where they come from and their backgrounds. This study dives into how these differences play out, focusing on how medical schools teach students about vaccines. First, l
Reaching out to young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) has always been a challenge for researchers. This group, often labeled as "hard-to-reach, " can be effectively tapped into through the internet, given its widespread use among them and young adults in general. Internet re
Imagine being the world's favorite soccer star, Lionel Messi, and being invited to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sounds awesome, right? Well, not so fast. A little thing called a scheduling conflict threw a wrench into the plans. This medal is a big deal, meant for people who've truly m
At CES 2025, Belkin unveiled their Stage PowerGrip, a power bank designed to look like an old-fashioned camera. It's not just about looks; this gadget snaps onto the back of iPhones 12 and newer, offering wireless or wired charging. With a 10, 000mAh cell, it can charge an iPhone at least one and a
Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key les
You might think that using Health Information Systems (HIS) in Sri Lanka would be a no-brainer. But, surprisingly, it's not as popular as it should be. Researchers wanted to figure out why this is happening and what could make healthcare workers more open to using these systems. They asked 170 docto
Imagine meeting a 12-year-old who loves math more than playing games. That's Suborno Bari. He's not your average kid. At four, he was already solving math problems that stumped his dad, a mathematician. By seven, he was giving university lectures in India! Now, he's a college student at New York Uni
Have you heard about Streptococcus suis? It's a sneaky bug that's caused some serious problems in pigs, leading to major losses for the farming industry. Yet, its threat to humans was often overlooked, even after a big outbreak in Sichuan, China, that left people very sick. Scientists in Zhejiang P
Sexual harassment, or SH, is when someone does or says things that make others feel uncomfortable, scared, or disrespected. A study from Spain looked into how political beliefs affect how people see SH, and how this differs between men and women. Researchers talked to students at a university in Sp
Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery, but a few stand out for embracing their natural looks. Let's talk about who they are and why they chose this path. Barbra Streisand, famous for her powerful voice, never altered her nose because she feared it might change her voice. Justine Bateman from "Fam
