Have you ever wondered how clouds affect the Earth's temperature? It turns out, the surrounding sky plays a big role too! Scientists used data from the CERES satellite to study five tropical regions: Africa and the Amazon over land, and the eastern and western Pacific and Atlantic oceans. They found
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and soldier, is Trump's pick for defense secretary. However, his opposition to women in combat roles has stirred up controversy, especially among those like Senator Tammy Duckworth who have served in combat themselves. Duckworth, who lost her legs in a Black Hawk
In 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill wreaked havoc on Alaska's Prince William Sound. Cleanup efforts involved blasting the beaches with high-pressure, heated water to remove the oil. Scientists worried about the long-term effects on the beach habitats. Nine years later, a study checked in on these be
This weekend wasn't quite at the level of Barbie and Oppenheimer, but the combination of Universal's Wicked and Paramount's Gladiator II sure did make some waves! Wicked, based on the Broadway show, made history with an estimated $114 million opening, which is huge for a musical film. It's not just
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
CT scans are crucial for spotting chest diseases. The quality of these images largely depends on their spatial resolution. Thick-slice CT, which is still commonly used due to cost concerns, has a lower spatial resolution that can make diagnoses tricky. Researchers recently developed a deep learning
Ever wondered if going back to work after a health issue is worth all the fuss? Let's zoom in on Norway, where sick leave is hitting an all-time high since 2009. Policy makers are scratching their heads, trying to figure out which interventions work best. Researchers used some clever strategies like
Have you ever wondered how our brains help us cope with scary experiences? Scientists studied mice to learn more about this. They found that a hormone called gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) plays a big role. When stressed, mice without GRP have a hard time forgetting their fears. This is like how pe
When Donald Trump secured his second presidential term, many celebrities expressed their discontent. Some even talked about leaving the country. Miley Cyrus initially said she'd leave if Trump won, but later decided to stay and speak out against him. Whoopi Goldberg also hinted at leaving, but clari
Manchester City has been on a losing streak for five games, with their latest defeat being a 4-0 loss at home against Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola, the team's manager, admitted that the team is struggling defensively and their confidence has taken a hit. Despite this, he remains optimistic and i
