In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif
Cities around the world are seeing changes in their vegetation, with some areas getting greener and others turning brown. This study looked at over 11, 000 urban areas globally to figure out what's driving these changes and how they might help or hurt city temperatures. The results? About 41% of cit
Lately, Australia has seen a surge in anti-Semitic crimes, with a recent incident involving a childcare center near a Sydney synagogue. The center was set on fire and decorated with anti-Semitic graffiti. No one was injured, but the building was badly damaged. This isn’t the first attack. Since the
Ohio State's wide receiver legend, Cris Carter, has a record that's stood strong since 1984. Despite numerous talented players passing through the Buckeyes, none could touch Carter's eight touchdown receptions by a freshman – until now. Enter Jeremiah Smith, a freshman who shattered Carter's record
Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from
Have you ever wondered why simulations created with Large Language Models (LLMs) don't always match up with real life? It turns out, the problem isn't all about the LLMs themselves. Scientists recently found a disconnect between these simulations and real-world observations. This discrepancy points
Imagine you're in a hospital, and a patient comes in with symptoms of meningitis. Time is crucial because the wrong treatment or delay can lead to serious problems. Doctors often rely on standard lab tests, but these aren't always available in places with limited resources. So, what if there was a b
Scientists decided to dig deeper into how flatfoot and bunions, also known as hallux valgus (HV), are related. They compared the sideways alignment of the inner part of the foot in people with just bunions, just flat feet, both problems, and those with no issues. This study aimed to enhance treatmen
In the scorching summer of 2022, southeast England encountered something unprecedented - record-breaking heatwaves. Alongside this, urban areas like London witnessed unusual wildfires, causing alarm among residents and scientists alike. To understand this better, experts analyzed fire weather data f
You might think that keeping workplaces safe from radon is a no-brainer, but it turns out Spanish employers have their own reasons for doing—or not doing—something about it. Before a new rule came along, researchers wanted to know how often bosses were tackling radon and why some were letting it sli
