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Imagine you've just had a stroke. Now, let's talk about the money side of things. This study looked at how much it costs society in the first year after a stroke, based on how well the person can function. First, let's be clear: a stroke is no joke. It can leave you struggling to do basic tasks or
So, you've just experienced your first psychotic episode. It's a tough time, and one of the first things docs often recommend is antipsychotic meds. But how's that playing out in real life? A recent study dove into this, checking out how often these meds are started in the year after a first-time ps
The US Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case brought by major tobacco companies against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies were arguing that the FDA’s rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and ads violates their First Amendment rights. The FDA's rule
Ever wondered how the First World War, a massive global conflict, influenced the minds of social scientists? This collection of articles delves into how both new and experienced theorists from Europe and the United States were deeply affected by WWI. The war challenged their views on societal change
Scientists have long known that problems in the hippocampus, a key part of the brain, are connected to psychosis. It's been noticed that people with psychosis tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes. Some think this shrinkage could be caused by too much glutamate, a chemical that helps brain cells
Listen up, young minds! Scientists have been really interested in a special type of junction called all-oxide ferroelectric tunnel junctions. These junctions are made of materials like SrRuO3, BaTiO3, and SrTiO3, and they're great for high-density, low-power applications. Why? Because they can be fi
The Philadelphia 76ers are facing a tough reality: their future first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft might not stay with them. Let's rewind to 2020 when the Sixers traded Al Horford to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal seemed like a win-win, but it came with a cost—their 2025 first-round pick, t
Dubai's Emirates stands out as one of the world's best airlines. They don't just use planes—they fly the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777, two of the most iconic widebody jets. With over 100 of each, they stick to these models. Emirates has a reputation for high-class cabins, great in-flight entertainment
Imagine you're trying to figure out how well a crystal can conduct heat. Traditionally, scientists use complex calculations called first-principles to predict this property, called lattice thermal conductivity (LTC). These calculations need a lot of computational power, especially when you want to e
