A federal judge has slapped restrictions on several members of the far-right Oath Keepers group, barring them from entering Washington, DC, or the US Capitol grounds without court permission. This ruling comes just days after former President Donald Trump commuted their prison sentences for their ro
In Santiago, Chile, a big event named the I International Commemorative Congress of Professional Midwifery is happening. This event is special because it's celebrating the 190th anniversary of midwifery history. Imagine that – over 190 years of helping bring new life into the world! The congress is
David Fincher's 2007 crime thriller, "Zodiac", tells the story of detectives and reporters hunting down the infamous Zodiac Killer. Despite its high praise for historical accuracy, there's one mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione pointed out a crucial
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED
Ever wondered what makes real estate professionals switch to blockchain technology? A recent study in China looked into this, surveying 311 buyers and sellers. They found that how useful and easy-to-use blockchain seems, plus concerns about data privacy, really matter. Also, if blockchain fits well
Scientists have been looking for a single molecule sensor that can detect multiple analytes easily. Here comes Lophine, with its new azo dye sensor that can change colors in the presence of various metal ions. It's like a chameleon, but for metals! The cool thing is that it responds differently base
Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti
Imagine you're following the story of antibiotic resistance genes as they travel through a wastewater treatment plant. These genes, both inside (intracellular) and outside (extracellular) of bacteria, have different fates. When wastewater arrives at the plant, it carries a mix of these genes. Some a
In 2021, Seven Oaks General Hospital's Wellness Institute (WI) launched an online cardiometabolic risk reduction program to help people improve their heart health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program included virtual health coaching and lifestyle education. The goal was to see if people liked t
Plants face lots of problems due to changes in the weather and how we manage farms. One of these issues is abiotic stress, which is when conditions like drought or too much salt in the soil make it hard for plants to grow. To deal with these problems, plants have special proteins called stress-assoc
