In recent times, as stories about athlete mothers gain traction in the media, researchers are delving into these reports to understand better how society views motherhood in sports. This study takes a unique approach by examining the experiences of Canadian athletes like boxer Mandy Bujold and baske
Imagine this: Israeli spies tricking Hezbollah into using booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies. It sounds like a spy movie, right? Well, it actually happened. Two former Israeli intelligence agents shared the details of this daring operation with “60 Minutes. ” The plan started a decade ago with
Every year around the holiday season, media executives anonymously share their predictions for the upcoming year. Last year's forecasts weren't quite as accurate, but some predictions were partly true. For instance, Max and Disney teamed up, regional sports rights continued to be snatched up by TV s
Did you know that once a house is burgled, its likelihood of being hit again increases? The same goes for houses nearby. This phenomenon, known in the boost account theory, suggests the same thief might return to a previously successful target or one close by. Researchers focused on the Canadian cit
Scientists are always looking for ways to use carbon dioxide (CO2) in helpful ways. One of their latest ideas is to turn CO2 into something called cyclic carbonates. This is where a new catalyst, called DIL@PDIL, comes in. This catalyst is made from a combination of dicationic ionic liquid (DIL) and
Ever wondered if adding a drug called rivaroxaban to your daily aspirin routine could be cost-effective for heart or leg artery disease? Let's dive into a study that explored just that. The goal was to see if taking both rivaroxaban and aspirin (RIV+ASA) was more bang for your buck compared to just
Imagine you're dealing with a serious condition called immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, or iTTP for short. It's a rare but deadly blood disorder where tiny blood clots form throughout your body. Until recently, doctors only had a couple of treatments: plasma exchange therapy (PEX) and imm
Do you know that tiny, vital piece of cartilage in your knee called the medial meniscus? Sometimes, it tears and needs fixing. Traditional ways to mend it use fancy, expensive tools that can cause problems. But now, there's a simpler, cheaper option: the AJStitch system. This clever device uses spec
Breast cancer patients face a complex health system, making timely diagnosis and treatment challenging. Digital navigation tools can help, but finding affordable solutions in Malaysia’s public sector is tough. So, researchers at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) created JURNI, a virtual
Marriage life today faces many challenges. Partners might treat each other poorly, leading to issues like violence, theft, cheating, lying, and substance abuse. These problems can cause divorce. But Buddhism offers a practical approach to maintaining a strong marriage, based on the Tipiṭaka teaching
