Water scarcity is a growing problem that will affect half of the world's population. It's not just about having enough water; it's about how it affects our health and daily lives. When water is scarce, people get sick from water-borne diseases, don't have enough to eat or drink, and can't work or go
Obesity is a serious global concern, and healthcare workers play a vital role in addressing it. They can guide patients to live healthier lives and manage their weight. However, weight discussions in primary care are not happening enough. Why? Biases, misunderstandings, and fear of offending patient
It's time for Britain's big sexual health check-up! Every decade, the UK gathers data about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a survey called Natsal. This year, with the fourth survey, Natsal-4, researchers decided to switch things up. They wanted to understand what people thought about
In the world of medical research, particularly when studying hip impingement syndrome (Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome), scientists often rely heavily on P-values to determine if a treatment works. These P-values help us see if the results are statistically significant. However, this method ca
When we wanted to see how schools changed during the pandemic, we thought technology would help teachers. But, surprise! Our study found that using learning management systems made teachers feel more burnt out. We surveyed 779 U. S. teachers in May 2022 and did follow-up focus groups in the fall. D
An Ohio Congressman, Warren Davidson, suggests halting disaster relief for California until the state changes its forest management practices. He argues this during a discussion about federal aid needed to prevent a government shutdown. In 2025, a relief act allocated $110 billion for hurricane-hit
Imagine finding out about a celebrity engagement from an unexpected source – the dad of one of the stars! That's exactly what happened when Dominic Holland, the father of Tom Holland (the actor famous for playing Spider-Man), let the cat out of the bag about Tom's engagement to Zendaya. He shared th
River floods are happening more often and with more force. This means that the people in charge of rivers need to think about new ways to work with communities to plan how to deal with floods. Talking and sharing information between these groups can be tricky. If communities feel left out, mistrust
Imagine if you could have a fleet of underwater robots that could talk to each other safely and work together efficiently. That's exactly what a new scheme called Energy-Efficient and Trust-based Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (EETAUV) is designed to do. This scheme is made for 6G-enabled underwater
You know how some people with serious mental health issues often turn to religion or superstitions? Well, there's no clear rulebook for mental health professionals on how to handle this. A recent survey in Thailand asked these experts about their thoughts and advice. The survey found that many ment
