In Yogyakarta, Indonesia, many babies are born weighing too little. This is a big problem. Health workers are trying to fix it. They talked to midwives, moms, and experts to find out how. They found three big things. First, health centers are doing what they can. They teach moms about healthy pregn
The October 7th Hamas attack on Israel sent shockwaves far beyond the immediate impact. A recent study dug into how fear of terrorism spreads, even among those not directly affected. Researchers looked at how people's sense of closeness to the victims influenced their fear. They found that the more
Ukraine faces a growing challenge from Russian drones, which now arrive in large numbers every night. These drones, often called Shaheds or Gerans, fly over Ukraine for hours, targeting various areas. Russia has increased its drone production and improved their design. They now use drones with bette
Researchers recently took a closer look at how Tai Chi affects people dealing with psychosis. They wanted to see if this mind-body practice could help with symptoms, thinking skills, and overall well-being. Tai Chi is known for helping with stress and anxiety, but its role in serious mental illnesse
Autistic students often face a tough time in college. Many people don't understand autism. This makes it hard for these students to fit in and speak up for themselves. Because of this, they struggle with schoolwork, social life, and even graduating. There's a big need for better support. These stud
NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b
Scientists have created a new tool to help clean up dirty water. They made special foam with tiny bits of graphene and a mix of nickel and cobalt. This foam can help break down a harmful chemical called 2, 3-dichlorophenol. The foam is put into a tube, and water flows through it. The foam uses light
Scientists have created a new tool to detect tiny changes in our bodies. This tool, called a biosensor, can find very small amounts of a harmful chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is found in many plastics and can cause problems in our bodies. The biosensor uses special materials called SrTiO3
Molly White, known for her work on Web3 technologies and her Citation Needed newsletter, shares her tech preferences and reading habits. She uses a Pixel 7, which she considers relatively new for her, as she tends to use devices until they are no longer functional. Her phone wallpaper is a picture o
Insulin resistance is a big deal. It messes with how our bodies handle glucose, leading to a bunch of health issues like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and even heart problems. For many people, this resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, often lingering for years before diagnosis. So,
