Military personnel with biotechnological enhancements face a unique set of challenges when they return to civilian life. These enhancements, designed to boost performance, can create complications when it's time to reverse them. The process of removing or modifying these enhancements is just as expe
Pests are a big problem for crops and health. Scientists have been working on a smart solution called the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). This method involves releasing sterile insects into areas where pests are a problem. The goal is to reduce pest populations in a way that's safe for the environme
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
The world is burning too much fossil fuel. This is bad news for our planet. It's making the weather go crazy. We need new ways to make energy that don't harm the Earth. One cool idea is using electricity to turn CO2 into useful stuff. This is called CO2 reduction. It can help clean the air and store
Breast cancer is tough. When it spreads, things get even harder. Doctors are trying new ways to help. They want to see if teamwork can make a difference. In the past, one doctor handled everything. Now, teams of specialists work together. This is called a multidisciplinary approach. The goal is to
Digital health tools are becoming a big deal. But what makes people use them? A recent study looked at many reviews to find out. It turns out, several things influence whether people adopt these technologies. First, people need to see the benefits. If a tool makes life easier or healthier, they are
Trail runners often use poles, but how they affect energy use and foot strength, especially after a long run, isn't well understood. A recent study looked into this by examining how using poles changes the amount of energy spent moving upward and the force exerted by the feet during uphill walking.
In Azerbaijan, the Second Karabakh War left deep marks on the minds of many young people. From 2020 to 2023, researchers tracked the mental health of over 2, 400 kids and teens aged 5 to 16. They found that a huge number of them struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The numbers were shocking
Scientists have come up with a clever way to fight cancer using a special molecule. This molecule can find and attack cancer cells in the body. The tricky part about cancer is that it can hide from the body’s defense system. But this new treatment helps the body recognize and fight cancer cells. Th
The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far,
