In Japan, the use of Personal Health Records (PHRs) is on the rise. These digital records store personal health data, making it easier for people to manage their health information. However, for PHRs to work well, people need to be comfortable sharing their health data. This comfort level varies gre
The quest for life beyond Earth has always focused on stars that are shining brightly. But what if the key to finding habitable worlds lies in the remnants of stars that have already died? White dwarfs, the faint, cooling cores of stars like our Sun, might just be the answer. These stellar remn
Artificial Intelligence has long relied on complex systems to function. Most AI models use 16- or 32-bit floating point numbers to store the numerical weights that power their neural networks. This level of precision requires a lot of memory and processing power. However, a new approach is changing
France is rolling out the red carpet for American scientists. Nearly 300 researchers have applied to a French program. This program is designed to offer a safe haven for those feeling the pinch of budget cuts in the U. S. The program is called Safe Place For Science. It is a response to the Trum
Plants have been used for healing for thousands of years. Now, scientists are diving deep into how they might help fight modern diseases. One key area of focus is on macrophages. These are cells in the body that act like tiny cleanup crews. They can switch between two modes. One mode fights infectio
Breast cancer is a significant health issue worldwide. One type, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), can be treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET). This treatment improves the outlook for patients. Yet, it only works if patients stick to the treatment plan. In Brazil, there is not much data on
In the bustling cities of Southwest China, a mix of heat, humidity, and pollution is taking a toll on lung health. This region, known for its subtropical monsoon climate, has been under the microscope to understand how these factors combine to impact respiratory disease deaths. The focus is on the T
The recent US airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa fuel port have left a significant mark, with at least 74 lives lost and 171 injured. This escalation in the US's military campaign against the Houthi rebels has drawn criticism and vows of retaliation from the group. The US Central Command justified the st
A judge in New York has made a definitive call. The sex-trafficking trial for Sean “Diddy” Combs will kick off on May 5th. This decision comes after Combs’ legal team requested a two-month delay. They argued they needed more time to get ready. But the judge was not convinced. He questioned why the c
The human eye has been around for a long time, but it turns out there's still more to see. A group of researchers in the United States made a surprising claim. They said they saw a color that no one has ever seen before. They achieved this by using lasers to stimulate specific cells in the eye. The
