You've probably heard about tiny nanoparticles being used to fight bacteria. But what happens when these nanoparticles, like zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂), end up in our rivers and lakes? Scientists wanted to find out how they might affect rainbow trout. They exposed the fish to these
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we use public transport. Researchers in Brazil decided to study how the virus spread among people using public transport in poorer areas, before vaccines were available. They looked at the rate of COVID-19 positivity and other related factors. You might won
In a bold move to tackle health disparities, China introduced a new system that combines health funds from various provinces. This system, called the Unified Pooling Arrangement (UPA), is meant to help urban workers get better medical coverage. The goal? To reduce the health gaps caused by how thing
Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes
Imagine you're trying to count all the ways you can make a puzzle work. In the world of computer science, this is like #k-SAT, where you're looking for solutions to a problem. Researchers have just found a clever trick using randomness to count these solutions super fast, in a time that grows slower
NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently snapped a photo from the International Space Station (ISS) that shows something quite fascinating. The Betsiboka River estuary in Madagascar, when seen from 250 miles above Earth, looks a lot like the tiny blood vessels in the back of our eyes, known as the retina.
Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands
Imagine you're living with a heart condition like stable angina. Now, picture how exercise could help. Researchers at Hebei Sport University created a unique exercise program for those dealing with coronary heart disease. They wanted to see if it could make a difference. The study included patients
Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often
Winter isn't just about snow and cozy fires. It also brings some health risks you should know about. Dr. Steve Dorsey from the Cleveland Clinic says icy sidewalks are a big problem, leading to many falls. Shoveling snow can be tough on your heart, too. Cold weather can weaken your immune system, mak
