In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
Did you know that certain metals can be mixed to supercharge hydrogen storage? Let's dive into how swapping one metal for another can create a stronger, more efficient hydrogen storage system. Imagine a world where your car runs on hydrogen, a clean and renewable fuel. To make this happen,
Have you ever wondered how our past experiences might affect our mental health? Scientists are exploring the role of shame in connecting traumatic events to psychosis. A study using a special kind of analysis called Meta-Analytic Structural Equation Modeling (MASEM) looked into this. You might know
Did you know your bones have their own tiny helpers? Known as skeletal stem cells (SSCs), these little workers are always busy. They constantly refreshen the mature cells in your bones, ensuring balance and harmony within your skeletal system. This ability to self-renew and adapt is what makes SSCs
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
Exoskeletons are like wearable robots that can help people move better. However, a big challenge is making sure these exoskeletons adapt quickly to different walking conditions. Scientists have developed an AI-driven exoskeleton system that can switch assistance types, adjust to slopes, and provide
Imagine a world where looking good is just as important as being wealthy or holding political power. That's the reality in Korea. The rise of cosmetic surgery in this country isn't just about vanity; it's deeply rooted in the nation's values and culture. In societies with high prejudice, values lik
Imagine thousands of kids playing on plastic sports courts and synthetic turf fields. Sounds fun, right? But what if these seemingly safe surfaces are hiding a secret? The dust released from these facilities contains higher levels of toxic metals like lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and even cadm
Ever wondered how bacteria stay alive inside your body? Salmonella, for one, has a clever trick up its sleeve. It uses two special enzymes, SIRT1 and SIRT3, to mess with your body's energy system. You might know these enzymes as sirtuins. They're like the body's metabolic regulators, helping to cont
It's no secret that older adults with type 2 diabetes often have less muscle mass than their healthier counterparts. But what about younger and middle-aged adults? This is a question that hasn't been explored much. Recent studies have shown that even in the younger age groups, diabetes can take a to
