Hey there! You might want to check your fridge. Cucumbers shipped to lots of places in the US and Canada are getting recalled due to a salmonella scare. SunFed Produce said they're pulling back whole fresh cucumbers sent to stores and restaurants between mid-October and late November. You'll find th
Have you ever thought about what happens to all the plastic we throw away? A lot of it ends up in the air we breathe as microplastics. These tiny plastic pieces, less than 5 millimeters in size, are everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. They come from things like old tires, f
Imagine a country struggling to provide healthcare, yet each year, many of its doctors and dentists choose to leave. This isn't some far-off scenario; it's the reality in Nigeria. Over the past 15 years, a significant number of healthcare professionals have been packing their bags, leaving behind a
Sixty years ago, the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) started as a small group aiming to connect scientists in Europe. Today, it's a global force with over 30, 000 members across 39 societies. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, FEBS Letters held a writing contest asking participan
Let's dive into the curious world of Epstein semantics, a fascinating topic in mathematics. One of the key tools used in this exploration is the model-theoretic S-set construction, introduced by Krawczyk in 2022. This tool helps us uncover several interesting facts. First, it shows that there are co
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are capturing the attention of investors and researchers alike. But what about predicting their market movements? This study dives into a new way to forecast these cryptocurrencies' volatility using something called non-Gaussian GARCH models. The
Recently, Sweden has formally requested China's help to explain the sudden damage to two important data cables in the Baltic Sea. These cables, one connecting Finland to Germany and another from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters. The incident happened near a Chinese ship calle
These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin
Ever wondered how Pakistan can make sure everyone gets the healthcare they need? It all comes down to money. Right now, Pakistan's healthcare system is like a leaky bucket. Money flows in, but it's not enough and it doesn't go where it's needed most. This study takes a closer look at the challenges
