You might think that nudists have a weird lifestyle, but let's look at it from a different angle. Imagine growing up with a dad who was a nudist. That's what one person experienced. They remembered visiting a nudist community north of Houston. It was a family-friendly place, and everyone was just ha
The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n
Ever wondered what makes rice milk special? Scientists recently explored the unique features of rice milk made from colorful and aromatic rice varieties. They used descriptive sensory analysis with trained experts and gathered opinions from 161 consumers. They also measured things like color, thickn
Fresh whole blood, or FWB, is crucial when treating shock from heavy blood loss. But how easy is it for medics to get this blood into a patient's veins? Two common methods exist: using a 16-gauge needle directly into the collection bag (called the "straight stick" technique), and using an 18-gauge a
Have you ever wondered if your body shape could affect your health? Turns out, it might. The conicity index, or CI, is a measure that tells us about visceral obesity, which is the fat around your belly. Research has found that this index is linked to atherosclerosis, a disease that causes your arter
Professional athlete Gable Steveson has had quite the journey. He was let go by WWE in May and then tried his hand at the NFL. Neither worked out as planned. But instead of giving up, he returned to his roots in NCAA wrestling. When asked about the challenges of different sports, Steveson had some i
Success isn't always about doing what's expected. Often, it's about trying new things and finding what works best for you. Take Ron Wanek, for instance. Born into a poor family, he didn't go to college. Instead, he dove into the furniture business. With a loan from his dad, he started Arcadia Furni
Imagine you're trying to keep a garden healthy. You need the right tools, good planning, and sometimes, a bit of luck. Just like caring for a garden, the integration of health and social care services can be tricky. The world is changing, and more people need complex care. Governments have pushed fo
Financial planning isn't one-size-fits-all, and traditional algorithms often struggle with complex data. That's where reinforcement learning comes in. This type of machine learning can handle complex datasets better than traditional methods. Vanguard is using deep reinforcement learning to help cli
The Heliophila plant family, with over 100 species, is the most diverse in the Brassicaceae lineage. It's mostly found in southern Africa, near two biodiversity hotspots. A close relative, Chamira, has a unique trait: it keeps its seed leaves. Researchers found a big genome change, like a duplicatio
