Optical coherence tomography (OCT) images can get blurry due to dispersion, especially when there's a wide spectrum of light involved. This hurts the quality of the images and makes it hard to see important details. Researchers have found a clever and affordable way to fix this using a type of artif
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Advanced Study Institute (ASI) kicked off with a provocative lecture. It sparked discussions on the current debates, the future potential, and the societal impact of cosmology over the next decade and beyond. Cosmologists are eagerly anticipating what di
Matt Whitaker, picked by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of NATO ambassador, might face a bumpy road through confirmation hearings. Whitaker's a former U. S. attorney, lobbyist, and briefly served as acting attorney general during Trump's first term. However, he seems short on foreign affa
In Europe, various conservation efforts aimed at maintaining or restoring biodiversity have seen mixed results. But what makes some programs successful while others struggle? A study among experts explored this question. They looked at three different programs: two from governments (Natura 2000 and
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen some surprising figures for top public health jobs. One of them is Dr. Marty Makary, a surgeon and author who has been outspoken against vaccine mandates and other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins Univer
Years back, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi had a tough call. Should she join other states looking into Trump University, where students paid big bucks for classes that some said were shady? Though complaints came in, Bondi and Kamala Harris, then-California AG, both passed. They had received cam
Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her bold politics and wild conspiracy theories, sometimes uses her appearance to make a statement. In September 2023, she did just that by appearing makeup-free in a live stream from her home gym. The 12-minute video covered hot topics like immigration and governmen
Shaquille O'Neal, the former NBA star, has made massive strides in his health journey. From facing life-threatening conditions to flaunting his abs on social media, he's come a long way. But there's a surprising issue: Shaq hates drinking water. He only drinks when he feels dehydrated, which isn't t
Have you ever used Google Maps on your phone and noticed how the version numbers have become super long and confusing? Well, guess what? It’s not just you. Google Maps' version numbers used to be simple, like 11. 155. 0103. But now, they've grown into something like 24. 47. 01. 697822364. So, why th
` In a country as diverse as Taiwan, where multiple languages are spoken, communication in healthcare can be tricky. To tackle this challenge, Taiwan is adopting standardized nursing languages. This means that nurses will use the same terms and phrases when talking to patients or colleagues, regard
