In the high desert air of Santa Fe, a grim discovery was made. A dog, named Zinna, was found dead in a crate in a bathroom closet. The cause of death? Dehydration and starvation. This was revealed in a report from the state Department of Agriculture’s veterinary lab. The dog's body showed signs of p
ICESat-2, a satellite launched in 2018, has just hit a huge milestone. It has fired 2 trillion laser pulses from space. This satellite is equipped with a super-accurate laser system called ATLAS. ATLAS has been busy measuring the height of ice sheets, glaciers, forests, and even the ocean floor. Th
Lymphedema is a common issue that breast cancer survivors face. It can significantly affect their daily lives. The good news is, there are ways to reduce the risk. However, there isn't a set way to teach survivors about these methods. Many survivors have false beliefs about what causes lymphedema
Hip fractures often lead to surgery, especially for older adults. But there's a sneaky complication that can mess with recovery: hyperactive delirium. This isn't your average confusion; it's a state where patients are super restless, agitated, and can't focus. Unlike other types of delirium, hyperac
Samsung's foundry business is facing significant hurdles. The company is rumored to have canceled its next-generation 1. 4nm manufacturing process. This move comes as a surprise, especially since Samsung has been making strides with its 2nm GAA node, achieving a 30 percent yield in trial production.
Physiotherapists often rely on a biomedical approach when treating low back pain, even though guidelines suggest a bio-psycho-social model. This approach considers biological, psychological, and social factors. A recent study explored how different online learning methods can influence physiotherapi
Climbing is a sport that demands serious finger strength. But how do we measure it? A recent study dug into this question by testing climbers in four different positions: seated and standing, with arms bent or straight. The goal? To figure out which setup gives the most reliable and useful results.
Ovarian cancer is a serious disease that often requires major surgery. This surgery can be life-changing, and some experts believe that pre-surgery training, known as prehabilitation, could help patients recover better. Prehabilitation involves exercises and other activities to boost a patient's phy
When resources are tight, especially in healthcare, tough choices have to be made. This is especially true when it comes to micro-allocation, which is about splitting up small amounts of resources. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this issue, but it's not a new problem. The big question is: who sho
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a tricky disease to diagnose. It's a type of lung disease that scars the lungs over time, making it hard to breathe. Doctors often rely on biopsies to confirm IPF, but this can be risky and uncomfortable for patients. New technology is changing the game. Machi
