Let's talk about something that's not always talked about but is super important: public hygiene. We're focusing on King County, including Seattle. For a long time, these areas have been lacking in public restrooms, places to wash hands, and places to get clean drinking water. This isn't good for pu
Zoology, the study of animals, has transformed into a global powerhouse in the 21st century, thanks to two key institutions: the International Zoological Congress and the International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS). These organizations have been driving forces behind international cooperatio
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain condition that affects how people act, interact, and think. There's no cure, which makes early detection crucial. Doctors look at kids' behaviors and history to spot it, but it's tough. The face can show brain signs, so facial features are a handy tool. AI c
Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, and they want to look closely at the white matter tracts in your brain, like the corticospinal tract (which helps with moving your body) and the medial lemniscus (which is all about feelings like temperature and touch). They use a special type of brain scan cal
Scientists are exploring new ways to keep our food fresh. One interesting discovery is using proteins from quinoa that can fight off bacteria. These proteins, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), were created by mixing different bacteria together. Out of all these AMPs, one called F1 was the supers
Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res
The Cleveland Browns have found themselves in a tricky spot with quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract. To tackle the final two years of his fully-guaranteed deal, they've decided to restructure it. This isn't the first time they've done this, but the latest changes are significant. Under the new t
Hey there, let's talk about something important happening in the US right now. Janet Yellen, the Treasury secretary, just sent a letter to Congress saying we're about to hit our debt limit. That's the amount of money the government can borrow. Yellen said they'll start using some special tricks to k
On Christmas Day, a family from Newton, Massachusetts, was found dead in their New Hampshire lake house. They were identified as Matthew Goldstein, 52, a teacher; Lyla Goldstein, 54, a project manager at Microsoft; and their daughters, Valerie, 22, and Violet, 19. The cause of their death is suspect
