Scientists recently studied how quickly lowering humidity in incubators affects tiny, extremely preterm babies. They wanted to see if suddenly stopping or slowly reducing the humidity caused temperature issues, like getting too cold or hot, or problems with their body's salt balance or skin. The stu
Did you know that even little babies can tell the difference between sounds from different languages? Scientists wanted to find out how babies from Korea and Japan hear sounds from Thai, a language they don't speak. They chose three special sounds from Thai that are called "stops. " These sounds are
A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi
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
St. Cloud residents woke up to some much-needed rain on Monday evening. The National Weather Service reported that the city broke a rainfall record with a total of 1. 13 inches at the St. Cloud Regional Airport by midnight. This wasn't the end of it, as more rain continued to fall after midnight. Th
Rain is no joke in Africa; it affects everything from farming to health. To predict rain, different tools are used, including numerical weather models (NWMs). These models cover whole regions, provide detailed images, and can look into the future. This study looked at two main models: the European
In Turkey, a shocking trial began this week. Doctors, nurses, and an ambulance driver are among the 47 people accused of causing the deaths of 10 infants. The case revolves around an alleged scheme to defraud the country's social security system. Prosecutors claim that these healthcare workers trans
Get ready for some wet weather! It looks like Wednesday is going to be a damp day with showers and thunderstorms rolling in. A cold front will arrive late Wednesday, bringing with it cooler temperatures. So, what can we expect today and tomorrow? Well, clouds will stick around tonight, and it'll be
Imagine trying to figure out how many babies might pass away. This is crucial for planning healthcare services. The number can change based on things like the baby's gender, where they live, or their parents' background. Sometimes, local predictions don't match national ones, which can cause problem
British Columbia is bracing for a mix of weather conditions. Environment Canada has issued various advisories across the province. Rainfall warnings are up for the west coast, with Metro Vancouver expecting up to 70 millimetres before noon. This could disrupt Remembrance Day events happening in the
