Ever wondered how to turn fish poop into plant food? Well, scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've designed a special filter to speed up the process of breaking down fish waste. This helps plants in aquaponics systems grow better and reduces waste. The filter uses tiny, hollow ba
Early Thursday morning, stock futures took a dip, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping by over 150 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also saw declines of 0. 3% each. This comes after the markets were closed for Christmas Day and followed a week of gains. The S&P 500 had ri
The IIHF World Junior Championships are underway in Ottawa, bringing together the best under-20 hockey players from around the globe. The Pittsburgh Penguins have three prospects joining the action. Forward Tanner Howe, a second-round pick in 2024, will represent Canada. The Finnish team includes tw
A strange thing happened in Alaska. Around half of the common murres, those tuxedo-looking seabirds, died between 2014 and 2016. This isn't the first time they've had trouble, but it's the worst. Scientists blamed a big heat wave in the ocean, called "the Blob, " which made their food scarce. And ev
2024 has been a whirlwind year for investors. The U. S. stock market has been on a roll, breaking records and defying expectations. The S&P 500 index surged 24. 3% by December 20, marking the first time since 1998 that it jumped by at least 20% for two consecutive years. Tech giants like Apple and N
British YouTuber Trap Lore Ross, famous for his hip-hop crime documentaries, recently published a four-hour video titled "The Many Murders of Lil Durk. " This documentary explores the Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk's alleged ties to several murders in Chicago. Ross kicks off the video with a disclai
Imagine being a healthcare professional in India. You might be thinking, "I deal with physical health, not crimes like child sexual abuse. " But turns out, medical and dental professionals play a crucial role in spotting such problems. That's where the POCSO Act comes in, introduced in 2012 to shiel
Communication between doctors and patients is super important. It affects how happy patients are, if they follow their doc's advice, and how their health turns out. This study aimed to find out where Indian doctors can improve their communication skills to make healthcare better. They surveyed a bun
Imagine you're a young adult who just went through cancer treatment. You might expect to feel physically better, but what about your brain? A recent study explored how cancer impacts young adults' thinking skills. They used both self-reports and tests. The study wanted to find out two things: first,
Get ready to meet Professor Deborah O'Connor, a big name in the world of gerontological social work. Deborah is Canadian and known globally for her impressive work. A doctoral student, Karen Wong, had the chance to interview Deborah before she retired. The chat wasn’t just a friendly catch-up; it wa
