The Wisconsin Supreme Court saw a significant shift when Susan Crawford won a seat, keeping the liberal majority alive. This victory was a surprise to many, especially since Elon Musk had poured millions into opposing her. Crawford, a Dane County circuit judge, beat Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County c
The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The h
Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. One of the biggest problems for people with CF is inflammation in the airways. This inflammation is often caused by overactive neutrophils, a type of white blood ce
In Ethiopia, hospitals are seeing more patients with strokes caused by high blood pressure. Yet, there's not enough research on what exactly causes these strokes, especially in adults with hypertension. This gap in knowledge is a big deal. It means doctors and researchers don't have all the tools th
Tourism is big business. It brings in money and creates jobs. But what drives tourists to pick one country over another? A recent study dug into how economic factors influence tourist arrivals in European countries. It looked at data from 41 countries between 2005 and 2018. The focus was on how
The coastal waters near Digha have been experiencing something unusual. A peculiar bloom has been showing up around the same time each year. This bloom is not your typical seaweed or plant growth. It's a type of algae called Phaeocystis. These blooms are not good news. They can mess up the local eco
Nurses play a crucial role in preventing device-related pressure injuries. These injuries happen when medical devices press against the skin for too long. Nurses need to know about these injuries, believe in their ability to prevent them, and act accordingly. A recent study looked into how well nurs
Canada is known for its strong investment in innovation. Yet, it struggles to convert that investment into tangible results. This is especially true in the crop agriculture sector. The country ranks high in innovation spending but lags in actual outputs. One major hurdle is the heavy regulatory burd
Google's AI powerhouse, DeepMind, is playing a strategic game. It's holding back some of its groundbreaking AI research. Why? To keep competitors in the dark and maintain its lead in the AI race. This shift is notable because DeepMind was once known for openly sharing its innovative work. Now, it's
The sudden job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent shockwaves through the public health sector. The news broke early Tuesday morning, catching many off guard. These layoffs are part of a larger plan to reshape the agencies
