The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used
Did you know that two fascinating books have just hit the shelves, taking us on a journey through the cosmos? These books, "Portraits of the Universe" by Jason Steffen and "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek, are shining a spotlight on the incredible discoveries made by two significant space tele
Imagine being able to peer into the tiny world inside living cells, in real-time, to watch how they work. This is exactly what small-molecule fluorescent probes allow scientists to do. These tiny, glowing tools have changed the game in understanding biological processes. Instead of focusing on old i
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a global issue, affecting many people long-term. One common treatment is IMPT, which involves various experts and methods. But not everyone sees the same benefits. Some people experience significant relief from pain, fatigue, and disability, while others don't. Resear
You might think that your health is mainly influenced by what you eat and how much you sleep. But did you know that how active you are and how much time you spend sitting also play a big role? Research shows that people who are more physically active and spend less time sitting have better health ou
Ramadan fasting, a key Islamic practice, involves skipping meals and drinks from sunrise to sunset. The effect of this fast on kidney function, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant recipients, is not entirely clear. To shed light on this, researchers condu
Imagine you could predict if someone with chronic liver disease might develop liver cancer using a simple, non-invasive test. That's what researchers set out to do. They focused on a method called vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE), which measures liver stiffness to gauge fibrosis. T
Pain is a common issue, but did you know that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might feel it differently? Studies show that pain is prevalent among COPD patients, but we don't know much about which areas hurt the most or what factors contribute to this pain. It's like a myste
Premier David Eby has shuffled his cabinet, creating a new Ministry of Energy and Climate Readiness. This ministry is now responsible for B. C. 's energy sector and aligning energy policies with climate goals. Former health minister Adrian Dix is in charge. Some environmental advocates see this as a
LeBron James, a basketball legend who's been playing since before social media even existed, has decided to take a break from it. On March 21, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying he's stepping away for a while. Fans are wondering why, and now we have some answers. LeBron said that if social m
