Imagine writing 175 books in 45 years without ever planning to be an author. That's what our storyteller did. They didn't just write stories; they connected dots like Steve Jobs said, diving into topics from marine biology to American history. Their latest book, "In Search of the Old Ones, " mixes t
Ever heard of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy? It's a heart condition caused by irregular pacing, leading to poor heart function. Doctors found that upgrading to physiological pacing can quickly improve heart function and synchronize the heart's contractions. This change helps the heart's chambers wor
You might have heard that parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help autistic kids with anxiety. A recent study checked this out. It found that having parents guide their kids through a CBT workbook, with some therapist help, did reduce anxiety and related problems. But the researchers w
Imagine trying to figure out where all your pocket money goes. Now, replace "pocket money" with "healthcare budget" and "you" with "Australia's healthcare system. " That's what this new study is about. They've come up with a clever method called "cost mining" to dig into the costs of colorectal canc
Did you know that capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from low concentrations in the air can help keep the Earth's temperature stable? This process, called carbon capture and storage (CCS), is crucial but tricky due to the slow movement of dilute CO₂. Scientists have found a clever way to tackle this pro
Long gone are the days when Jay-Z and Diddy were solely in the limelight for their hit tracks. Recently, a federal judge has given a new twist to an old story involving these two music giants. A case dating back over two decades, which accuses them of assaulting a young girl, is refusing to fade awa
Imagine trying to figure out the temperature inside someone's body just by feeling their skin. That's what scientists are doing with a technique called 3D thermal tomography. They're using a special kind of artificial intelligence, called a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN), to predict how hot o
You might think the opioid crisis is old news, thanks to all the chatter in the media. But have you ever wondered how this serious issue is shown on TikTok, one of today's hottest video platforms? Not much research has been done on this, so let's dive in! TikTok is huge, with millions of users crea
England's healthcare system has long faced issues with unequal access to services. The Health and Care Act 2022 aims to change this. It introduces a new way of making decisions, called deliberative regulation. This method brings together different groups to figure out the best ways to share resource
Imagine a world where women decide to take a different path and earn money in ways that aren't common in their communities. You might think this would lead to a better life, but hold up – it’s not always that straightforward. A recent study explored this idea and found that in some places, women who
