In today's world, technology is everywhere. It's changing how we live, work, and connect with others. But what about older adults? How do they fit into this digital world? It's important to understand what makes them use or avoid smart devices. Older adults are a big part of society. As they age, s
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become m
Many people around the world have hormone issues. These include problems like thyroid trouble and diabetes. About 5% of the global population has these conditions. Another 5% might have them but don't know it yet. These problems are growing, especially in poorer countries. But there isn't much resea
Childhood trauma can have lasting impacts on the brain, influencing everything from mental health to how genes function. Scientists have been studying this for years, but a new study takes a closer look at how these experiences affect the brain's gene activity. The study focused on the prefrontal c
Over the past 15 years, the behavior of young people has shifted in interesting ways. Researchers wanted to understand how often young people acted out and what caused these actions. They studied twins from different backgrounds and found that bad behavior decreased until 2019, but then increased a
Kids who are struggling often miss out on good dental care. This is a big problem. Many programs try to help. But what makes them work? A recent study looked at 39 of these programs. It found that the best ones do a few key things. First, they understand the families' lives. They don't just give ad
Samsung is set to launch three new smartwatches soon. These include the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The event is happening on July 9. But before the big reveal, some new watch faces have already been leaked. Seven new watch faces are coming. They are called Cir
In the heart of Iowa, a battle is brewing between farming and nature. Farmers have been draining wetlands to grow crops, but this has left birds that migrate in the spring with fewer places to rest. To tackle this issue, scientists are looking at how man-made wetlands can help. These wetlands are n
In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda
Over the past decade, China has been fine-tuning how it approves new traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). The goal? To make the process better suit the unique nature of these treatments. This effort has led to some interesting changes in what counts as solid evidence for approval. Before the refor
