Are you curious about how climate change is affecting mangrove fisheries? Mangroves, those unique trees that grow along coastal lines, are vital for many small fishing communities. They support a variety of marine life like fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. But, recent changes in the climate are maki
In Kenya, a significant event took place recently: the country's first national workshop on the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005. The focus was on evaluating how well the Veterinary Services Pathway is working. This workshop was a big deal because it's all about making sure Kenya is ready
Hepatitis B, caused by the HBV virus, is a serious health issue not just globally, but also in Nigeria. With over 296 million people infected worldwide, it leads to grave conditions like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, ranking high among the leading causes of death. In Lafia, Nasarawa State, the s
Calling all gamers! The tech world is buzzing with news about upcoming graphics cards from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Nvidia is hinting at launching their RTX 50-series at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2025. These cards promise top-notch features, but they might come with a hefty price tag. If
President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w
Li-ion batteries face a major hurdle: uneven lithium deposition, leading to metal spikes and reduced lifespan. Scientists have found a clever solution in nanorods. These tiny, highly crystalline rods are made from a special organic framework that includes pyrene. Think of them as tiny highways for l
India is getting older. By 2050, one out of every five people in the country will be over 60. This shift in population means that the need for geriatric and palliative care is growing. But how much do we really know about this need? Not much, especially when it comes to a national perspective. A rec
Eight years ago, a 16-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho stepped into the role of Moana, Disney's Polynesian princess. Now 24, she's back for "Moana 2, " a sequel that builds on Moana's self-discovery. Cravalho relates to Moana's journey, having looked up to another Disney hero, Mulan, who inspired her throug
Imagine trying to perform a delicate surgery on the vocal cords without being able to see them clearly. This was the challenge faced by doctors treating a 56-year-old man with a narrowed vocal cord condition known as posterior glottic stenosis (PGS). Instead of using the usual method of suspension l
Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with
