The ability to sense your ankle's position is crucial for balance and movement. This skill, known as ankle joint position sense (JPS), changes as we age. Researchers wanted to understand how this sense changes throughout life. They tested 158 people, from kids to seniors, using two different tasks.
Biomarkers are like secret codes that our bodies use to send messages about our health. Scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to decode these messages. One exciting area of research is cancer detection. Researchers are looking into things like cfDNA, fecal miRNA, and mitochondrial pathways
In China, high school students often face a unique challenge: balancing their studies with the dynamics of their friendships. This isn't just about who sits next to you in class. It's about how those relationships can either boost or hinder your drive to succeed in subjects like math and
In China, grandparents are stepping up to raise kids more than ever. This shift has sparked interest in how it affects children's future goals. Researchers dug into a massive survey called the "China Family Panel Studies" to find out how family wealth and social standing influence kids' expectations
Air pollution is a big deal. It affects our health and the environment. To keep track of it, we need good sensors. But these sensors can be expensive and not everywhere. So, cheaper sensors are used to fill in the gaps. But these cheaper sensors aren't always accurate. That's where AI and machine le
The lunar landscape is about to get a new visitor. This time, it's Athena, a spacecraft built by Intuitive Machines. Athena is not your average spacecraft; it's a lunar lander designed to explore the moon's south pole. This region is a hotspot for scientists because it might hold water ice, which co
Sepsis is a sneaky and dangerous condition that happens when the body overreacts to an infection, causing organs to fail. The key to saving lives is catching it early. Blood tests can help spot changes before any symptoms appear. One interesting measure is called Monocyte Distribution Width, or MDW.
The soybean industry faces a significant threat from Phytophthora root and stem rot, causing massive financial losses globally. Researchers have developed a clever solution using a machine learning model. This model, based on a heterogeneous interaction graph attention network, was trained and teste
Chiney Ogwumike is more than just a star basketball player; she's also making waves in media. She has a unique ability to connect with people, making her a standout in both sports and broadcasting. She's a two-time WNBA All-Star and a prominent sports analyst. She was recently honored at an award
Dental students have a lot to say about their hands-on training. They use comparisons and word pictures to describe what they go through. This isn't just about sharing feelings. It's about giving teachers a new way to understand and improve how they teach. Imagine you're a dental student. You're le
