Hospitals are supposed to be ready for anything, but the Covid-19 pandemic showed they often aren't. Even the best healthcare systems struggled when suddenly overwhelmed. This raised questions about how well hospitals can bounce back from big surprises. People have tried to define what makes a hosp
Young people who are both LGBTQ+ and people of color face a lot of unique challenges. These challenges can affect their mental health, but they are often overlooked in research. A recent study tried to understand their experiences better. The study involved 24 Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ young people.
Over the last 17 years, the health of American kids has been on a downward slope. This isn't just about one or two issues; it's a broad decline across many areas. Experts are raising alarms, pointing to rising obesity, more chronic diseases, and increasing mental health struggles like depression and
People from all corners of the globe and throughout time have shared stories of near-death experiences (NDEs). These tales are not all the same. Some are quite different. Yet, many have common threads. This makes people wonder: Do these experiences hint at life after death, or are they just tricks o
In the icy Arctic, something strange is happening in the mud beneath the ocean. Tiny life forms are fighting an invisible war. These are not just any tiny life forms. They are bacteria. And they are up against some tough opponents: superbugs. These superbugs are not your typical bugs. They are bacte
Scientists have found new ways to help barley plants fight off a nasty disease called stripe rust. This disease is a big problem for barley crops in many parts of the world. To tackle this issue, researchers looked at 318 different types of barley from all over the globe. They tested these plants ag
Managing rivers and lakes is tricky. There are lots of living things and environmental factors to consider. Most models focus on just a few species or simplify how they interact. This makes it hard to see the big picture. A new approach uses something called Hierarchical Bayesian networks (HBNs). Th
Over the past 17 years, the health of children in the U. S. has taken a turn for the worse. Today's kids are more likely to be overweight, suffer from long-term illnesses, and struggle with mental health issues like depression. This isn't just one or two problems; it's a wide range of health concern
Plants are getting creative to survive droughts. As the world heats up, dry spells are becoming more common and harsher. Scientists are studying how plants handle these tough times. They're looking at how plants use their inner workings to stay alive when water is scarce. One big focus is on the pl
Food is more than just something we eat. It can be a way to control people. It can also be a way to show love and desire. In the short film "Geeli Pucchi, " food is used in both ways. The film is part of the Netflix series "Ajeeb Dastaans. " It tells the story of a Dalit, queer woman. Her life is sh
