India is the world's hotspot for P. vivax malaria, a type of malaria that is less common globally but still a major issue. Over 3. 6 million cases have been recorded in India, making up nearly half of all P. vivax cases worldwide. The current methods for detecting P. vivax malaria are not ideal. Th
Neon, a small but mighty film company, managed to snag the Best Picture Oscar for "Anora, " a film about a Brooklyn escort who marries a Russian oligarch's son. This win wasn't just a surprise; it was a testament to Neon's unique approach to marketing and distributing films. Neon didn't follow the
Bangladesh is facing a growing issue with neurological disorders. These conditions are causing more people to become disabled, increasing deaths, and raising medical bills. The situation is serious. Stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and meningitis are some of the most common disorders. They ar
Vaping and smoking among young people is a hot topic. Researchers are diving deep to understand if vaping leads to smoking. This is crucial for shaping policies around e-cigarettes. A recent study identified gaps in current research and offered some solutions. The study focused on young people up t
Soybeans are a superfood. They are packed with nutrients and can be used in many different ways. This makes them very important in world trade. In Benin, soybeans are a major cash crop. Farmers grow them almost everywhere. But, there are some big problems. Low yields and weather issues make it hard
The Asia-Pacific region is facing a significant health challenge. Liver disease is becoming a major concern. Over the next 50 years, the way liver disease affects this region will change a lot. This change will be driven by several factors. Urbanization is happening fast. Lifestyles are changing. Me
The world's hunger for gold is growing, but the Earth's supply is running low. This has sparked a race to find new ways to get gold, like recycling old electronics and pulling it from seawater. But there's a big problem: finding a way to pull out tiny amounts of gold from messy water mixtures is sup
Imagine you have a torn rotator cuff in both shoulders. You might think fixing them both at once would be quicker and easier. But hold on, there's more to consider. A recent study looked at whether it's better to have both shoulders fixed at the same time or to space out the surgeries. The study f
Imagine a place so remote and cold that it's hard to believe anyone could live there. That's Antarctica, where the United States has three permanent research stations. These stations are like small cities built on volcanic hills, polar plateaus, and icy peninsulas. They're not easy to get to or main
Taiwan has been making waves in the world of particle physics. The island nation has been busy exploring the mysteries of B meson decays, a complex process that involves the decay of particles known as B mesons. These particles are fascinating because they can help scientists understand the fundamen
