Feeling lonely and anxious in social situations are two issues that have been on the rise in recent years, posing significant health challenges. But how are these two problems connected? This study set out to find out how common these feelings are among regular people and if one can make the other w
On December 12th, an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan during an attempted landing. Out of the 67 people onboard, 38 lost their lives. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was headed from Baku to Grozny, Russia. Experts suggest that Russian air defense systems might ha
Richard Parsons, a towering figure in the media world, has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his calm demeanor and strategic mind, Parsons left his mark on companies like CBS, Citigroup, and the LA Clippers. He was often called upon to steady the ship during turbulent times. Parsons battled tw
Israel's top legal officer, Gali Baharav-Miara, has kicked off an investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the spouse of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after a TV report claimed she was harassing witnesses in her husband's trial. The report, aired on Channel 12, also hinted that sh
The European Union has been exploring how foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy use affect the recycling rates across its member states from 2000 to 2021. Interestingly, money coming in from other countries (inflow) can boost local productivity but might cut down on recycling efforts. This is b
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
For years, researchers have been digging into the Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma, testing strategies from the famous Tit for Tat to advanced learning methods like neural networks. But, many studies use only a few strategies, making their findings questionable. In this work, scientists analyse 195 strat
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious problem in the United States. About half of all women experience it at some point in their lives. This can lead to physical and mental health issues. Most prevention efforts focus on individual and family-level solutions. But what about bigger policy c
Scientists are always on the hunt for better materials to help grow new tissues. One recent study looked at how human cells from the periodontal ligament (the stuff that holds teeth in place) interact with thin sheets of bovine pericardium (basically, cow heart tissue). These sheets are thought to b
Ever heard of the vagus nerve? It's a key player in our body's internal communication network. Lately, scientists have been buzzing about a technique called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a possible game-changer in stroke treatment. This method involves zapping the vagus nerve with tiny electrical
