Scientists have been studying the lengths of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) detected by the BATSE experiment on NASA's Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. They measured the time it takes for 5% to 95% of the burst's light to arrive, known as T90 duration, and the time for 25% to 75% (called T50), from both brig
Care homes have been hit hard by COVID-19 outbreaks. Traditional methods like keeping an eye on symptoms and tracking contacts manually aren’t fast enough to stop the virus from spreading. That’s where digital contact tracing systems come in. These smart tools can detect and isolate infected individ
Long-term care (LTC) residents often move to acute care hospitals, but these transfers don't always go well. When a resident's wishes aren't considered, the move can do more harm than good. This study aims to find out if being transferred to a hospital leads to new, serious physical or mental disabi
Imagine the Southern US covered in a blanket of snow. That's what happened recently when a massive winter storm hit the region. Governors took action, declaring states of emergency due to the severe weather. Tragically, this harsh event caused multiple deaths. New Orleans experienced its coldest eve
President Trump recently signed an Executive Order that aims to protect civil rights and promote merit-based opportunity. The order puts an end to what it calls "DEI discrimination" in federal hiring and contracting. DEI stands for "diversity, equity, and inclusion. " According to the order, federal
Ever thought of oxygen as a double-edged sword? Recent research shows that living in low oxygen, or hypoxia, might actually be good for us in some situations. Scientists have found that chronic hypoxia could help with diseases like mitochondrial problems, autoimmunity, heart attacks, and even aging.
Warwick Mayor Frank J. Picozzi has proposed the creation of a five-member budget commission to manage the city's school district finances. This move comes in response to a recently revealed $9 million deficit. Picozzi, who was just re-elected for a four-year term, wants to appoint three members with
Disney Live Entertainment recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the new puppets that will be featured in "The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure. " Among the highlights was a stunning life-size pink flamingo, similar to those seen in the beloved "Kiss the Girl" scene. The puppets are set
Political turmoil causing you stress? A psychologist shares strategies he uses with clients to manage their political distress. Back in the Reagan era, political worries weren’t common among his clients. But times have changed, and now, political distress is a shared mental health concern for many A
Imagine you're a patient in Shanghai who's had a heart scare. What do you know about keeping it from happening again? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to people who'd already had coronary heart disease (CHD) to see how much they knew about preventing another episode, what they
