In Bridgewater, three moms have joined forces to organize a blood drive on January 27, coinciding with National Blood Donor Month and Maternal Health Awareness Day. Casey Cattell, Brianna Zarenkiewicz, and Minal Patel from the Bradley Gardens section of the township aim to collect 100 blood units. T
Did you know that lithium (Li) can change hands with iron oxides? Let's dive into how this happens and why it matters. In our vast world, weathering processes shape the climate. One way to track these processes is by looking at lithium isotopes. Scientists tend to focus on how Li sticks to or gets
Chronic stomach problems in dogs can really take a toll on their lives and, as you might guess, also put a lot of stress on their owners. It's a common issue that veterinarians deal with, but how well do they understand the difficulties owners face? We all know that long-term health issues in dogs
NATO members, including the U. S. , U. K. , France, and Sweden, ramped up surveillance near Russia's borders on Tuesday. This heightened activity comes amid worries about Russia's suspicious actions, like cutting undersea cables and moving shadowy oil tankers. But this isn't new; NATO has been keepi
Silica is famous for its tiny holes, or pores. These pores can be as small as 5-10 nanometers. Understanding these pores is crucial because they can be used in many ways. In this study, scientists made silica with different methods, like using chemicals or tiny particles in the air. They then used s
Imagine a world where gangs rule the prisons, and even the biggest drug cartels need their protection. That's the reality of the Mexican Mafia, also known as La eMe, a gang that started in Folsom Prison and spread like wildfire through California's prison system. This gang is no joke, dealing with e
Indigenous people in Canada are a vibrant, growing community, with many living in urban and suburban areas. Due to higher fertility rates and younger ages, there's a significant focus on pregnancy among Indigenous youth. Yet, detailed perinatal research in British Columbia (BC) is still lacking, mak
In the nation's capital, veterinarians are on high alert for any strange sicknesses in animals. This is due to the presidential inauguration, which brings potential zoonotic threats into focus. Zoonotic diseases can spread from animals to humans, making them a concern for bioterrorism. The Virginia
Burns can be a real challenge to treat. But scientists have come up with a clever solution inspired by nature. They've created a special gel that helps wounds heal faster. This gel is made from chitosan and silk fibroin, with a touch of tannic acid and riboflavin, which helps it stick well to the sk
When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th
