Knee injuries in children can be serious, especially when they involve the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The challenge is that kids are still growing, and surgery near the growth plates can have lasting effects. Two main approaches exist for ACL repair in youngsters: physeal sparing and non-phys
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe
Scientists have found a way to make better batteries using seeds and a special coating. They used Indian trumpetflower seeds to create a type of carbon called hard carbon. This carbon is good for storing sodium, which is important for a kind of battery called sodium-ion batteries. But there are som
Scientists have found two special enzymes from a fungus that can help break down plant material. These enzymes, called α-L-Arabinofuranosidases (ABFs), are important because they remove arabinose, a type of sugar, from plant fibers. This makes it easier for other enzymes to break down the plant mate
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious gaps in healthcare for older adults across Europe. A recent study dug into this issue, using data from two large surveys conducted in 2020 and 2021. The research focused on older adults who missed out on medical care due to fear of infection, postponed appointme
In Iran, where alcohol is banned due to religious beliefs and laws, it's important to have a good way to study how people, especially students, think about and use alcohol. That's why a new survey called the ISKAP Alcohol Q was created. This survey is special because it's made to fit the Iranian cul
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a tough opponent, but stem cell transplants can be a game-changer for many patients. Over the last ten years, doctors have gotten better at spotting who might not do well after a transplant. This is thanks to new predictive tools that help tailor treatments to each pe
For nearly 50 years, nurses across the United States have been part of a groundbreaking study. They shared their health data, giving scientists valuable insights. This research has changed how we understand health. But now, this work is in jeopardy. The Nurses’ Health Study started in 1976. Nurses
In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms
Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs) rely on lithium-ion batteries, which are common in most EVs today. These batteries are powerful and efficient, but they aren't perfect. They can lose charge even when the car isn't being used. This is called discharge. There are two main types of lithium-ion batterie
