Ever wondered what a well-known figure thinks about cannabis? Meet Joe Rogan, the host of The Joe Rogan Experience. He's not just a podcast star, but also a strong supporter of cannabis legalization. Rogan uses his massive platform to talk openly about the benefits of marijuana. He believes people s
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did t
Ever wondered why metal-polymer pairs in brakes get worn out by hydrogen? Scientists are now figuring out a way to fix this by looking at how these materials react with water and hydrogen. They've found that keeping the metal's electrode potential below water's in a neutral medium helps. Also, the r
Ever wondered how doctors spot bone issues in people with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH)? This rare metabolic disorder messes with bone mineralization and causes painful enthesopathies, which are tough to track. Enter 18F-Sodium Fluoride PET/CT. This imaging technique is like a superhero tool for d
Did you know that certain proteins can help turn carbon dioxide into sugar? Scientists have found a way to stabilize and enhance the work of these proteins, called enzymes. They created a platform using a special type of protein structure called amyloid fibrils. This platform can hold several enzyme
The Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH) is a big topic in the world of physics. One common way to think about ETH suggests it might not always mean that an observable in an isolated quantum system made up of many bodies will thermalize. To get thermalization, you might need to assume a specif
Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands
Imagine you're sitting in a high-stakes meeting with key players from various U. S. government branches. The President has just dropped a memo on the table, reviving an old policy known as the Mexico City Policy. This policy, now back in action, means that U. S. funds won't support international gro
Imagine walking into an emergency room and finding it overcrowded, not because of physical injuries, but due to mental health crises. That's been a common sight in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. But there's hope on the horizon. Governor McMaster has proposed a budget that includes $2 million for
Ever wondered how growing and selling crops can help make life better for folks in rural Ethiopia? Well, it turns out, it can make a big difference! Let's dive into a study that looked at how crop commercialization is affecting poverty in these areas. Researchers explored whether selling crops, like
