In Magdeburg, Germany, a case of a car attack at a Christmas market has shaken the nation. The suspect, a Saudi doctor who's lived in Germany since 2006, has been identified by authorities. He wasn't the usual suspect for extremist attacks—instead, he was critical of Islam and supported far-right pa
Did you know that some food charities in the UK work with big food companies? While these companies claim to help tackle hunger, they are often the ones causing food insecurity. So, why are these relationships so complicated? Let's dive into that! Researchers have long debated these partnerships. T
Moms-to-be in Rwanda aren't using antenatal care (ANC) services as much as they should. This matters a lot because ANC helps keep pregnancies healthy and safe. While things have gotten better over time, Sub-Saharan Africa still lags behind. This paper digs into why Rwandan women aren't using ANC ser
Did you know that Axiom Space is shaking things up? They've changed their plan for building their commercial space station. By sending the modules in a new order, they can start using a free-flying platform as early as 2028! That's two years ahead of their original plan. Axiom Space has a deal with
Imagine having mini detectives in your body that light up when they find what they're searching for. Scientists have made this possible with special DNA fragments called FLAPs. When these FLAPs meet specific substances, they glow brightly. Out of many, two particular FLAPs were found to change color
The ability for machines to understand human actions is super important. It's used in many places, like surveillance systems, human-robot teamwork, sports analysis, and entertainment. But, detecting humans and figuring out what they're doing isn't easy. Humans move and look so differently that it's
Photodetectors play a crucial role in tools like high-speed communication systems and real-time monitoring devices. But many current photodetectors face challenges like low carrier efficiency and slow response times due to material constraints and interface mismatches. In this study, researchers des
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the growth of premature babies. These tiny newborns, born earlier than expected, already face higher risks of sickness and death. A study from a health service in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, between 2020 and 2023, shed light on how this global health cri
Did you know that detecting camphor in the air is a big deal for the pharmaceutical industry? Current methods, like chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), are complex and not portable. Imagine if we could create a simple, portable sensor to do this job! Scientists have been experimenting with po
Young people facing mental health struggles often have to wait a long time for treatment. This delay can be dangerous, especially for those considering suicide. Early detection and support are crucial to prevent such terrible outcomes. One innovative solution is using digital technology to quickly s
