Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma
Picture this: We all know that childhood isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Why do some teens grow up strong, while others face challenges? The Dual-Factor Model (DFM) of mental health has been gaining traction. It looks at both our highs ( like feeling good about life) and lows (like feeling bumm
A big shift is happening in the world of physical therapy. It is focusing more than ever on the whole person, not just the injury or illness. This means looking at things that affect health, like money, education, and now, spirituality. Spirituality is not the same as religion. It is a personal
Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are serious business. They can be deadly and often strike without warning. Doctors are always on the lookout for better ways to detect these infections early. Recently, there's been a lot of buzz about a substance called presepsin (sCD14) found in cereb
Alzheimer's disease is a tough opponent in the world of neurodegenerative disorders. Early detection is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure out the best ways to identify this disease early. They've decided to focus on two key biomarkers Aβ42 and Aβ40. These biomarkers are tiny clues th
We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this
Panama is taking a big step back from China's global investment plan. The country decided not to renew a 2017 deal with China's "Belt and Road Initiative. " This decision came after Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In 2013, China began this initiative to
The 2025 Grammy Awards unfolded at the Crypto. com Arena, Los Angeles. It was the first major event since the city faced massive wildfires. The Grammys were hosted by Trevor Noah. Noah had a huge task in front of him. He had to make the crowd feel joyful and help them forget the recent wild
VENEZUELANA US FRIENDS! BIG CHANGE is on the horizon for Venezuelan people living in the US. It has been announced that their special protection status in the country is coming to an end. It seems that an official has found out that Venezuela is no longer going through the problems it once was,
The Central American country of Panama is dealing with escalating diplomatic fallouts from the US. The US President has publicly threatened to seize Panama's rights over the Panama Canal because of China's influence. The current president of Panama has spoken out against this threa
