In many wealthy nations, doctors use avoidable hospitalizations (AHs) as a way to check how good primary care is. But in places like China, this method isn't used much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought big changes to healthcare. Yet, there's not much research on how AHs shifted before and during the pa
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigrat
Weather is changing up its game just before the holiday weekend. After a round of afternoon storms on Wednesday, things are about to get hotter and drier. The good news is less rain. The bad news is more heat. Wednesday is another hot and muggy day. Temperatures will climb near 93 degrees in the af
In crime scene investigations, blood is a big deal. It can solve murders, rapes, and other serious crimes. But how do experts know if the blood is human? Two methods were put to the test in Pakistan. The first method uses a special tool called Anti-Human Hemoglobin (Ah-HB). It's cheaper but not as
The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou
Boston has been through a hot and stormy day, but things are looking up for the holiday weekend. The weather is changing, and not all at once. A cold front is moving in, bringing clouds and a few showers to the Cape and Islands. The rest of Greater Boston will see some sunshine peeking through the c
Ford's top boss, Jim Farley, recently shared his thoughts on self-driving cars. He thinks Waymo's method is smarter than Tesla's. Why? Because Ford believes in using laser sensors, like Waymo does. Farley said these sensors, called LiDAR, are super important. They help cars see better, even when cam
Florida has recently set up a new migrant detention center in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz. " This facility is part of a broader effort to increase the number of beds for detaining migrants nationwide. The center is located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, a remo
Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte
Brides-to-be are facing a tough choice these days. The cost of wedding dresses is going up. Why? Because of tariffs on dresses made in China. Most wedding dresses sold in the U. S. come from China. So, when the U. S. government put a big tax on these dresses, the price went up. This is causing a lo
