Did you know that certain trace elements in our body might play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? A study in China found that kids with ASD had different levels of manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and selenium (Se) compared to typically developing kids. The kids with ASD had lower zin
A key challenge in aqueous zinc batteries is the short lifespan of the zinc anode. Scientists have discovered that manipulating the environment around the anode can significantly enhance its durability. By using an organic compound called caprolactam, they created a local high-supersaturation enviro
Imagine this: it's Christmas evening, and you're at one of the busiest airports in the U. S. , Sky Harbor in Phoenix. Suddenly, chaos breaks out. A group of people, who all knew each other, gets into a physical fight. Things escalate quickly, and one of them pulls out a gun. Two people are shot, inc
Imagine trying to get home for the holidays. For some families at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night, that plan went terribly wrong. A group that knew each other had a heated argument that sadly escalated into violence. Police arrived at Terminal 4 just after 9:45 PM to find
In the world of neurology, the language we use makes a huge difference, especially when it comes to caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. You might think that language has come a long way, with explicit pronouns and all, but there's still much to be done. Historically, sex and
When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain
Believe it or not, trash can be a big problem when it comes to greenhouse gases. In China, people are turning to incinerators to deal with municipal solid waste, or MSW. Researchers decided to take a closer look at two incinerators in Qingdao. They found that Plant A released 56. 55 kilograms of CO2
On Christmas night, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced a scary incident. A family dispute led to three people getting shot and one being stabbed at a Terminal 4 restaurant. This happened outside the security area, around 9:45 p. m. Police found a juvenile female and a man with stab wound
Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr
Inclisiran, a drug designed to reduce lipoprotein cholesterol levels and minimize cardiovascular disease risk, is currently under scrutiny for its adverse effects. Researchers have dived into the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System to examine real-world data on inclisiran's potential dangers. This
