Breeding dairy cows has changed a lot in recent years. Nowadays, it often involves using genetic markers from SNP chips. This method is pretty standard in the industry. But, is it the best way to predict important traits in dairy cows? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The stud
The 2025 Masters is shaping up to be an exciting event, with the second round wrapping up on Friday. Justin Rose is currently leading the pack at 8 under, with a strong field of competitors close behind. Bryson DeChambeau is just one stroke back at 7 under, while Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler a
The market was shaken up by Trump's back-and-forth on tariffs. By the time trading ended, stocks had regained some lost ground, but the damage was already done. Interest rates spiked, business activity slowed, and the specter of a recession loomed larger. The chance of a U. S. default crept up to 6%
The role of green finance in tackling pollution and carbon emissions has been a hot topic. Researchers looked at data from 30 provinces in China over a decade. They used a method called the entropy value to figure out the green finance index. This index helps measure how well green finance is workin
Pancreatic cancer is a tricky beast. It often comes back soon after treatment. Doctors in China wanted to see if computers could help predict this. They looked at CT scans of 100 patients. These patients had a type of pancreatic cancer called PDAC. The goal was to find clues in the scans that might
The East Coast is in for a damp and cold spell. A low-pressure system off the mid-Atlantic coast is bringing steady rain and unusually cold temperatures for mid-April. This is not the first time this month that the Northeast has seen such weather. Just a few days ago, another low-pressure system mov
Lung cancer is a serious disease. It is important to understand the choices people make when dealing with it. Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type. So, what matters most to patients, their supporters, and doctors when they make treatment choices? There are many aspects to consider. P
Cancer patients often face a tough journey. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a common treatment for blood cancers. It can be very effective. However, it comes with serious side effects. These can include both physical and mental struggles. This can make the recovery process even
First-time psychosis is a serious mental health issue. It is crucial to track symptoms to guide treatment and predict how a person will do. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS-30) is a common tool for this. It has 30 items. It is thorough, but it takes a long time to use. This can b
The Trump White House recently shared its budget plan for NASA in 2026. This plan suggests a significant reduction in NASA's overall budget, with a massive cut to its science programs. The proposed budget would slash NASA's funding by about 20 percent, which amounts to a $5 billion reduction from it
