Senate Democrats are considering if President Joe Biden should grant preemptive pardons before he leaves office, to protect those who might face retribution from President-elect Donald Trump. This discussion is sparked by Trump's threats on the campaign trail to target his political opponents, whom
Imagine living in a city where your job is often shrouded in stigma and danger. That’s the reality for many sex workers in Metro Vancouver. But what if there was a way to make this life safer and more supported? Research conducted between 2010 and 2022 examined the protective effects of social cohes
Ever noticed how some people just can't stand others' fidgeting? That's misokinesia, and it's more than just an annoyance. It's a real condition that affects people's daily lives. Researchers recently talked to 21 folks from an online support group to understand what it's like living with misokinesi
Food drying isn't just about keeping food fresh, it's also about making it healthier and tastier. A recent study looked into a special drying method called foam-mat drying. This method helps preserve food, making it last longer. Scientists wanted to create an instant powder from Physalis angulata L.
In 1996, the world was shocked by the murder of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey in her family's Boulder home. Now, her father, John Ramsey, hopes that new DNA technology and genealogy research can finally solve the case. A recent Netflix docuseries has brought fresh attention to the cold cas
Terrance Lindsey-Bynum, a 33-year-old from Gary, Indiana, was given time served for threatening a Regional Health Systems worker over the phone. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, February 14. Lindsey-Bynum, who was a patient at Regional, called the employee to ask for housing help. He grew u
Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia
Being identified as at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-p) can be a delicate situation for young people. While it allows for early detection of potential schizophrenia, the label itself can bring unwanted attention and stigma. Researchers are now exploring which type of stigma is more harmful:
Researchers came up with a new method to check how many organochlorine pesticides are in edible oils. They used something called density tunable dispersive solid phase extraction, or DTDSPE for short. This method combines the extraction with a process called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are everywhere, especially in low-income areas. But how much do people know about the risks? Researchers in Malawi set out to find out. They talked to people from cities, towns near cities, and rural areas. They wanted to know what people thought about getting infect
