The world of drug delivery is facing a big challenge: how to help the environment while making medications more accessible and affordable. One way researchers are tackling this is by making it so we don't have to take as many pills. Imagine a pill that releases medicine slowly over time, reducing th
In the beautiful country of Tanzania, girls often face a set of rules and negative attitudes during their periods. These are called menstrual restrictions and stigmas. No matter what religion or cultural background they come from, girls might be told they can't cook or touch certain foods while mens
Purdue started their Big Ten season with a loss and then dropped two out of their next three games. This made their record 8-4, the worst start in 12 games since Zach Edey's freshman year. Edey was a key player, averaging 14. 4 points and 7. 7 rebounds per game when he was with the team. Some people
You know how ground-level ozone (O3) can be bad for both the environment and our health? It's even worse when it gets inside our homes. One big problem with removing this ozone is that moisture can mess up the catalysts that are supposed to do the job. Scientists have found a clever way to make a ca
Transgender children and teens often face a lot of stigma, which can harm their health and school life. It might seem surprising, but getting familiar with people from stigmatized groups can help reduce stigma. We can understand their special experiences and feelings better. Watching videos, especia
Have you ever seen a picturesque neighborhood transformed into a sea of ash and rubble? That's what happened in Pacific Palisades, a wealthy enclave by the sea that's been a star in many films and TV shows. A wildfire, part of a series sweeping through Los Angeles, left behind a grim scene that's ha
In a matter of hours, the wildfires in Los Angeles have turned into a financial nightmare. The insurance costs jumped from $10 billion to $20 billion in just one day, highlighting the devastation caused by these fires. The major blazes in Pacific Palisades and Pasadena are still burning, while the H
Phosphorus (P) is essential for plants, but in acidic soils, it's often tightly bound and unavailable. To make P easier for plants to use, farmers sometimes mix it with organic matter. This study explored how loamy and clayey soils in a tropical region handled P differently, when pH was changed, and
Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies
The wildfires burning across Southern California are like a preview of what's to come. As President Trump starts his second term, he'll face a climate crisis that's costing Americans big time. We're talking billions of dollars every year in damage and health costs. Hurricanes like Helene and Milton
