Digital biomarkers are becoming more common in healthcare, helping doctors make better decisions. Speech is a complex process that involves breathing, voice production, mouth movements, and the way sounds echo. These processes depend on specific brain and body systems. When something goes wrong, it
You might think that recycling more or going vegan can save the planet, but the truth is, it's not that simple. Individual actions like these have a tiny impact compared to big systemic changes. For instance, even if everyone in the U. S. went vegan, it would only cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2.
West Ham United's signing of Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund last summer hasn't quite panned out as expected. The striker, who joined the Hammers for a reported £27 million, has been plagued by injuries and poor form. Recently, he picked up another injury during a 2-1 FA Cup loss to Aston Vil
When a disaster like the recent fires in Los Angeles strikes, it's natural for people to start pointing fingers. Bret and Gail, two commentators, share their thoughts on this. Bret feels upset seeing the devastation — homes, businesses, and neighborhoods gone. He believes this is a moment for everyo
Willows are becoming quite popular for big ecosystem recovery projects. But there's a question: which size of willow cuttings fares best when planted in the field? Scientists compared the survival of willow cuttings from different places, diameters, and lengths over two growing seasons in Alberta, C
Did you know that betamethasone, a medication commonly used to speed up lung and heart development in preterm babies, could actually change how blood flows in their bodies during and after birth? Scientists studied this in baby lambs, which are often used to understand human infants better. They fou
Dust aerosols are a big deal. They mess with our climate, our health, and how plants grow. But what happens when we change the land around? That's what scientists found out using a special computer model called WRF-Chem. They looked at how land changes in northern China from 2000 to 2020 affected du
Do you know how countries are trying to reduce their carbon footprint? This study took a look at 87 countries from 2000 to 2023, focusing on how climate-related financial policies, or CRFPs, are helping them switch to renewable energy and cut down on CO2 emissions. Using some fancy methods like the
In recent years, doctors have started doing something extra during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. They're adding a procedure called anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). This involves fixing a ligament on the outer side of the kne
You know what kills more people than car crashes or wars? Air pollution from cars, trucks, and factories. But there's a new worry, and it's coming from the sky. Wildfires are becoming more common and intense due to climate change, and the smoke they create is packed with dangerous pollutants like ti
