A high school in Shirley, Long Island, is in the middle of a heated discussion. The issue? A 14-year-old freshman, who is 6 feet tall, has joined the girls' varsity track team. This student has socially transitioned to female. This means the student is not on hormone treatment and still has male
Head and neck cancer can leave a lasting mark. The pain doesn't always vanish. This is a big deal. But how common is it? What does it look like? These are the questions that need answers. There is a gap in the research. There is no recent comprehensive study on this issue. This is where a systema
TSMC is making waves in the tech world with its SoIC (system on integrated chips) advanced packaging. This isn't just any packaging. It's a game-changer, offering lower power use and other perks. Two big names are pushing this tech forward: Apple and AMD. These companies are placing big orders, driv
Kv3 channels are a group of four proteins: Kv3. 1, Kv3. 2, Kv3. 3, and Kv3. 4. These channels are crucial for the rapid repolarization of action potentials in the nervous system. This means they help neurons return to their resting state quickly after firing. This rapid action is particularly import
Digital tools for mental health are becoming more common in hospitals and clinics. These tools include apps and websites that patients can use to manage their mental health. The goal is to improve care, make patients happier, and reduce costs. However, there is a big problem. Many people stop using
The Airbus A380, a massive aircraft, has brought back the trend of onboard bars. This feature was once common but had faded away as airlines focused on fitting more seats. Now, several airlines are using these bars to make flying more enjoyable for their first and business class passengers. Emirate
In the Torres Strait, growing old is not just about getting older. It is about staying connected to the land, the culture, and the community. This is what a group of researchers wanted to understand. They spoke with 45 people from nine different communities. They used a method called yarning circles
Brick kilns are everywhere. They produce the bricks that build our homes and cities. But there's a hidden cost. These kilns can release harmful substances into the soil. A recent study dug into this issue. It looked at 60 samples from coal, ash, and soil around brick kilns. The focus was on 11 poten
In the battle against HIV, a powerful weapon called PrEP exists, but it is not being used enough. PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, can prevent HIV infection. Emergency departments in cities could be a great place to offer PrEP. However, it is not clear if patients in these departments would be ope
A young student, Tess Segal, was part of a protest on April 29, 2024, at the University of Florida. The protest was against the university's investments in weapons manufacturers and academic institutions in Israel. The students were peacefully engaging in activities like studying, playing cards, and
