Have you ever stopped to wonder how the weather can influence what animals eat? Let's talk about gopher tortoises, plant-eating creatures that love fruit when it's ripe. When it rains, these tortoises switch to a diet filled with fruits. This change affects the types of seeds they spread, giving an
You might know Carmelo Anthony from his impressive basketball career, but do you know who's been helping him shine off the court? Meet Asani Swann, a business powerhouse who has been guiding Anthony's entrepreneurial journey. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Swann has always valued education, servic
Imagine a tiny piece of plastic, so small you can't even see it with your eyes. These are nanoplastics, and they're a big problem in our waterways. A recent study looked at what happens when zebrafish swim in water filled with these tiny plastics for just 96 hours. In males, the tiny plastics messe
Did you know that self-promotion can be more than just boasting? For entrepreneurs, talking up their skills and ideas might be the key to improving their businesses. Recent studies show that self-promotion can boost feedback from others, pushing entrepreneurs to take initiative and adapt their busin
Obesity and diabetes are a big problem for people with less money in the U. S. Doctors are looking at meal replacement (MR) programs to help. These programs might be hard for poor people to use, though. We need to know if they really work and what stops people from sticking with them. Experts are t
Sai Pawar’s crime mystery “Bombay Noir” has snagged the support of Gene Klein, the producer behind “Suits L. A. ” Klein joins the project under his company P3 Media, teaming up with Adam Ciralsky. The ten-episode drama from 4 AM Film Studios follows an FBI agent, Vince Cunningham, as he investigates
In today's digital age, politics is everywhere online. But how can we really tell what people are reading? German researchers delved into this question, testing three methods to detect political texts: using lists of words, traditional machine learning, and deep learning. They ran over 66 models and
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm
Growing up behind the Iron Curtain, a young immigrant witnessed firsthand the limits of centralized control. His family, fueled by a spirit of freedom, moved to America. Here, they embraced open-source tech, fostering a love for innovation. Later, blockchain technology caught his eye—it offered a de
