Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet
In the UK, interesting patterns emerge when we look at who gets atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder. Unlike in the US, where white people are more likely to have AF but less likely to have AF-related strokes, the UK's healthcare system might paint a different picture. The UK's s
Bringing extinct animals back to life is not just a fantasy anymore. Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, companies like Colossal Biosciences are working on resurrecting creatures like the woolly mammoth and dodo. Recently, they secured a massive $200 million investme
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens
Did you know that understanding patient experiences and feelings can be just as important as looking at numbers and statistics in orthopaedic research? This is where qualitative methods come in. Instead of focusing solely on quantitative data, these methods help researchers dive deep into the person
Imagine you're a kid growing up with scoliosis, a curve in your spine. Surgeons can use a method called vertebral body tethering (VBT) to fix it. This study looked into how well VBT works for boys and girls. The researchers thought that after two years, both genders would have similar results. Let's
Have you heard of agile methodology? It's all about making learning hands-on and active. One popular way to do this is through something called "scrum. " Scrum is often used in project management, but this study looks at how nursing students feel about using it in their education. The goal is to fig
Have you ever thought about what happens at the end of life for people with intellectual disabilities, especially those from minority groups? It's a topic that's not often talked about, but it's crucial. These individuals often face barriers to getting the palliative care they need, and their last d
Ever thought about predicting heat movement quickly and accurately? Well, researchers have cooked up a clever way called the closed-box kernel function. This method isn't picky about materials or industries, making it super versatile. What's more, unlike old techniques, it only needs to do the math
