Problematic gaming, where kids spend way too much time gaming, is becoming a big problem for teenagers around the world. Some studies show that kids who are bullied at school might turn to gaming as an escape. This study wanted to know more about how bullying at school might be linked to problematic
Have you ever thought about flies as potential villains in the fight against superbugs? These tiny insects can spread dangerous bacteria that are resistant to our strongest antibiotics. One such group of bacteria, called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), is causing a lot of worry around t
Ever thought about the tiny bugs living inside our bellies? These are our gut microbiome, and they have a big job to do! Meet NEC, a nasty sickness that hits premature babies. Scientists are eager to figure out why some babies get it and others don't. They've found that kids with NEC have different
Ever dreamed of a robot doing your laundry or dishes? Science fiction has long imagined robots like Rosey from The Jetsons or AI assistants like Jarvis from Iron Man, but the reality is far from our homes. Decades of AI and robotics research have not yet delivered affordable, logical household helpe
Last Thursday, Vancouver police took one person into custody as part of a hate crime investigation. The arrest happened during a search of a home in the 1800 block of East 1st Avenue. The person was later released while the investigation continues. Police are looking into a possible violation of Can
Scientists in Türkiye have found something amazing in breast milk. They discovered four new strains of a bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum. These tiny helpers might be our new allies in the fight against colon cancer. First, let's talk about their superpowers. These bacteria can survive
Ever wondered what role tiny bacteria in breast milk play in a baby's health? Scientists are now finding that the microbiome, or the collection of microorganisms, in human milk could influence whether a child develops allergies in early childhood. This might sound a bit surprising, but let's break i
Have you ever wondered how we figure out probabilities? Like, how likely it is to rain tomorrow, or if that dice will land on six? Scientists have been looking into this, and they've found something interesting. Sometimes, our brains don't update our guesses smoothly. Instead, we might change our mi
Symbiotic microbes greatly influence the health of their hosts. Amphibians and reptiles play a vital role in the animal kingdom's history and hold significant ecological, economic, and scientific value. Previous studies have shown that the microbiota in these animals are closely connected to their e
Mental health issues like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia often overlap and can be accompanied by other mental health problems. But why do some people develop these additional issues? Scientists are still trying to figure this out, particularl
