As cities grow bigger and busier, the idea of nighttime workouts is catching on. We know that urban settings can affect how active people are, but what about when the sun goes down? Plus, how do these effects vary between men and women? This exploration delves into the key aspects of city living tha
Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The
Trying to recycle waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics is tough because it can create hazardous stuff, like polychlorinated biphenyls. Researchers have come up with a cool new way to fix this issue. They use sunlight to heat up and convert PVC plastics into useful carbon materials. This process i
Did you know that some dementia patients might exhibit autistic traits in their younger years? Sounds curious, right? Let's explore a case where this happened. A person passed away and, upon autopsy, their brain showed signs of a type of dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bv
Researchers from Hong Kong set out to compare the records on medication use and deaths among people with schizophrenia in two major electronic health record systems: the Clinical Management System (CMS) and the Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS). Their goal? To check how reliable th
Did you know that where you live and your daily life might have a big impact on your health? Researchers took a closer look at this using data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). They found that social factors, like having enough food or a stable home, play a significan
In the world of flexible electronics, planar microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are superstars. They store energy and deliver power, making them ideal for wearable devices. But creating high-performance MSCs is tricky. You need materials that let ions move quickly and offer lots of active sites. Scientists
Ever wondered how tough childhood experiences affect a person's brain? Researchers recently took a close look at this, using saliva to check out brain-derived microRNAs in teenagers who had been through a lot. These microRNAs are like tiny messengers that can show if certain genes are being affected
You might not know this, but coughing all the time can be really tough. For people with lung cancer, this is a daily struggle. Medications that can help are in short supply. That's where a drug called pregabalin comes in. Scientists wanted to see if this drug could help suppress coughs. They designe
Imagine trying to stop a virus by blocking a specific part of it. Scientists are investigating drugs that target a protein called 3CL Pro . This protein is vital for the coronavirus to function and is similar across different types of coronaviruses. It's like finding a weak spot on a castle wall a
